# Games like NBA 2K26

> The closest matches to NBA 2K26: NBA 2K25, NBA 2K22, NBA 2K23, NBA 2K20, and WWE 2K25. 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 2K25](https://imho.run/games/2878980/nba-2k25) — Shares vc economy and career mode with NBA 2K26. 13,782 Steam reviews, 64% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2878980/)
2. [NBA 2K22](https://imho.run/games/1644960/nba-2k22) — Shares vc economy with NBA 2K26. 11,766 Steam reviews, 68% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1644960/)
3. [NBA 2K23](https://imho.run/games/1919590/nba-2k23) — Shares career mode with NBA 2K26. 16,860 Steam reviews, 69% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1919590/)
4. [NBA 2K20](https://imho.run/games/1089350/nba-2k20) — Also Basketball and Sports, like NBA 2K26. 10,195 Steam reviews, 61% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1089350/)
5. [WWE 2K25](https://imho.run/games/2878960/wwe-2k25) — Shares loadout customization and real time combat with NBA 2K26. 2,688 Steam reviews, 71% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2878960/)
6. [F1® 24](https://imho.run/games/2488620/f1-24) — Shares career mode and multiplayer co op with NBA 2K26. 6,279 Steam reviews, 72% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2488620/)
7. [NBA 2K Playgrounds 2](https://imho.run/games/726590/nba-2k-playgrounds-2) — A frequent pick in NBA 2K26 players' libraries, and another Sports. 486 Steam reviews, 80% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/726590/)
8. [Hoop Land](https://imho.run/games/2453660/hoop-land) — Shares career mode with NBA 2K26. 378 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2453660/)
9. [EA SPORTS™ Madden NFL 26](https://imho.run/games/3230400/ea-sports-madden-nfl-26) — Shares career mode and progression system with NBA 2K26. 4,639 Steam reviews, 52% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3230400/)
10. [NBA Playgrounds](https://imho.run/games/545270/nba-playgrounds) — Also Basketball and Sports, like NBA 2K26. 395 Steam reviews, 62% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/545270/)
11. [Madden NFL 22](https://imho.run/games/1519350/madden-nfl-22) — Also Team-Based and Sports, like NBA 2K26. 5,129 Steam reviews, 58% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1519350/)
12. [AO Tennis 2](https://imho.run/games/1072500/ao-tennis-2) — Also Sports, like NBA 2K26. 376 Steam reviews, 68% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1072500/)
13. [NBA 2K21](https://imho.run/games/1225330/nba-2k21) — Also Basketball and Team-Based, like NBA 2K26. 7,840 Steam reviews, 54% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1225330/)
14. [NBA 2K17](https://imho.run/games/385760/nba-2k17) — Also Basketball and Sports, like NBA 2K26. 1,791 Steam reviews, 55% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/385760/)
15. [NBA 2K19](https://imho.run/games/841370/nba-2k19) — Also Basketball and Sports, like NBA 2K26. 3,307 Steam reviews, 50% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/841370/)
16. [WWE 2K26](https://imho.run/games/3717070/wwe-2k26) — Shares career mode and loadout customization with NBA 2K26. 1,238 Steam reviews, 52% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3717070/)
17. [PGA TOUR 2K25](https://imho.run/games/2385530/pga-tour-2k25) — A frequent pick in NBA 2K26 players' libraries, and another RPG. 2,968 Steam reviews, 69% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2385530/)
18. [Rocket League®](https://imho.run/games/252950/rocket-league) — A frequent pick in NBA 2K26 players' libraries, and another Action. 226,694 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/252950/)
19. [Cricket 26 - The Official Game of the Ashes](https://imho.run/games/3468650/cricket-26-the-official-game-of-the-ashes) — Shares career mode and multiplayer co op with NBA 2K26. 525 Steam reviews, 78% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3468650/)
20. [Battlefield™ 6](https://imho.run/games/2807960/battlefield-6) — Shares team coordination and progression system with NBA 2K26. 376,371 Steam reviews, 63% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2807960/)
21. [FIFA 22](https://imho.run/games/1506830/fifa-22) — Shares career mode with NBA 2K26. 33,339 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1506830/)
22. [Super Mega Baseball 2](https://imho.run/games/414870/super-mega-baseball-2) — Also Sports, like NBA 2K26. 857 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/414870/)
23. [PBA Pro Bowling 2026](https://imho.run/games/3127230/pba-pro-bowling-2026) — Shares career mode and progression system with NBA 2K26. 285 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3127230/)
24. [Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds](https://imho.run/games/2486820/sonic-racing-crossworlds) — Shares multiplayer co op and progression system with NBA 2K26. 7,700 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2486820/)

## 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=3472040&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=3472040&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=3472040&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=3472040
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/3472040
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About NBA 2K26

NBA 2K26 is a basketball simulation continuing the long-running series with modes including MyCAREER, MyTEAM, MyNBA, and The W. Players describe the experience as immersive and intense, with reviewers highlighting the deep character-build customization and animation editing available in the practice facility. The MyCAREER storylines have been noted for telling a story, and the shooting algorithm improvements have been praised in player feedback. The game offers massive length with a challenging difficulty curve, requiring extended sit-down sessions. At $69.99 USD, it delivers competitive-sports simulation with urban themes and online co-op multiplayer. The title runs verified on Steam Deck and currently holds a 75% positive rating from 8,820 Steam reviews.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 3472040
- **Developer:** Visual Concepts
- **Publisher:** 2K
- **Genres:** Sports
- **Categories:** Multi-player, Partial Controller Support, Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Shared/Split Screen, In-App Purchases, Online PvP, Shared/Split Screen PvP, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Remote Play Together, PvP, Family Sharing, Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, Surround Sound, Keyboard Only Option, Adjustable Difficulty, Co-op
- **Released:** Sep 4, 2025
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/3472040/nba-2k26)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=3472040&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3472040/)
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