# Games like NBA 2K21

> The closest matches to NBA 2K21: NBA 2K20, NBA 2K22, NBA 2K23, NBA 2K25, and NBA 2K26. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.

## Similar games, ranked

The full ranked list, 24 games, best match first (the HTML page shows the top 8 as cards).

1. [NBA 2K20](https://imho.run/games/1089350/nba-2k20) — Also Basketball and Sports, like NBA 2K21. 10,195 Steam reviews, 61% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1089350/)
2. [NBA 2K22](https://imho.run/games/1644960/nba-2k22) — Also Basketball and Team-Based, like NBA 2K21. 11,766 Steam reviews, 68% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1644960/)
3. [NBA 2K23](https://imho.run/games/1919590/nba-2k23) — A frequent pick in NBA 2K21 players' libraries, and another Sports. 16,860 Steam reviews, 69% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1919590/)
4. [NBA 2K25](https://imho.run/games/2878980/nba-2k25) — Also Basketball and Team-Based, like NBA 2K21. 13,782 Steam reviews, 64% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2878980/)
5. [NBA 2K26](https://imho.run/games/3472040/nba-2k26) — Also Basketball and Team-Based, like NBA 2K21. 8,820 Steam reviews, 75% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3472040/)
6. [PGA TOUR 2K21](https://imho.run/games/1016120/pga-tour-2k21) — Also Sports, like NBA 2K21. 4,658 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1016120/)
7. [WWE 2K25](https://imho.run/games/2878960/wwe-2k25) — Shares mod support with NBA 2K21. 2,688 Steam reviews, 71% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2878960/)
8. [NBA 2K Playgrounds 2](https://imho.run/games/726590/nba-2k-playgrounds-2) — Also Basketball and Sports, like NBA 2K21. 486 Steam reviews, 80% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/726590/)
9. [Hoop Land](https://imho.run/games/2453660/hoop-land) — Also Basketball and Sports, like NBA 2K21. 378 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2453660/)
10. [FIFA 22](https://imho.run/games/1506830/fifa-22) — Also Team-Based and Sports, like NBA 2K21. 33,339 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1506830/)
11. [EA SPORTS™ FIFA 23](https://imho.run/games/1811260/ea-sports-fifa-23) — Also Team-Based and Sports, like NBA 2K21. 35,579 Steam reviews, 61% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1811260/)
12. [AO Tennis 2](https://imho.run/games/1072500/ao-tennis-2) — Also Sports, like NBA 2K21. 376 Steam reviews, 68% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1072500/)
13. [F1® 22](https://imho.run/games/1692250/f1-22) — Also Sports, like NBA 2K21. 9,458 Steam reviews, 65% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1692250/)
14. [Rocket League®](https://imho.run/games/252950/rocket-league) — A frequent pick in NBA 2K21 players' libraries, and another Action. 226,694 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/252950/)
15. [NBA 2K17](https://imho.run/games/385760/nba-2k17) — Also Basketball and Sports, like NBA 2K21. 1,791 Steam reviews, 55% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/385760/)
16. [NBA 2K19](https://imho.run/games/841370/nba-2k19) — Also Basketball and Sports, like NBA 2K21. 3,307 Steam reviews, 50% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/841370/)
17. [NBA 2K16](https://imho.run/games/370240/nba-2k16) — Also Basketball and Sports, like NBA 2K21. 1,805 Steam reviews, 50% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/370240/)
18. [Madden NFL 22](https://imho.run/games/1519350/madden-nfl-22) — Also Team-Based and Sports, like NBA 2K21. 5,129 Steam reviews, 58% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1519350/)
19. [Knockout City™](https://imho.run/games/1301210/knockout-city) — Also Team-Based and Sports, like NBA 2K21. 3,714 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1301210/)
20. [NBA Playgrounds](https://imho.run/games/545270/nba-playgrounds) — Also Basketball and Sports, like NBA 2K21. 395 Steam reviews, 62% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/545270/)
21. [AEW: Fight Forever](https://imho.run/games/1913210/aew-fight-forever) — Also Team-Based and Sports, like NBA 2K21. 1,060 Steam reviews, 60% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1913210/)
22. [Freestyle 2: Street Basketball](https://imho.run/games/339610/freestyle-2-street-basketball) — Also Basketball and Sports, like NBA 2K21. 6,952 Steam reviews, 70% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/339610/)
23. [Super Mega Baseball 2](https://imho.run/games/414870/super-mega-baseball-2) — Also Sports, like NBA 2K21. 857 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/414870/)
24. [eFootball PES 2021 SEASON UPDATE](https://imho.run/games/1259970/efootball-pes-2021-season-update) — Also Sports, like NBA 2K21. 4,656 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1259970/)

## Machine-readable

The same ranked list as JSON from the imho.run API for AI assistants (GET, no key, same site as this page):

- Top 20: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1225330&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1225330&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1225330&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=1225330
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/1225330
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About NBA 2K21

NBA 2K21 is a basketball simulation released in 2020 by Visual Concepts and published by 2K. The game falls into the Sports and Simulation genres, offering players modes like MyTeam card collection and extensive slider adjustments for customizing gameplay. Players describe the experience as competitive, immersive, and nostalgic, with reviewers highlighting that it feels most immersive in its era. The title supports modding, allowing further customization beyond default settings. According to Steam reviews, the simulation provides a realistic basketball experience with character customization and team-based action. The game achieved a 54% positive rating from 7,840 Steam reviews. It runs verified on Steam Deck. However, all multiplayer servers were shut down on December 31, 2022, meaning online features no longer function.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 1225330
- **Developer:** Visual Concepts
- **Publisher:** 2K
- **Genres:** Sports, Simulation
- **Categories:** Multi-player, Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Shared/Split Screen, Full controller support, In-App Purchases, Online PvP, Shared/Split Screen PvP, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Remote Play on Tablet, Remote Play Together, PvP, Family Sharing, Co-op
- **Released:** Sep 4, 2020
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/1225330/nba-2k21)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1225330&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1225330/)
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