# Games like NBA 2K16

> The closest matches to NBA 2K16: NBA 2K17, NBA 2K20, NBA 2K19, NBA 2K21, and NBA 2K22. 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 2K17](https://imho.run/games/385760/nba-2k17) — Also Basketball and Sports, like NBA 2K16. 1,791 Steam reviews, 55% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/385760/)
2. [NBA 2K20](https://imho.run/games/1089350/nba-2k20) — A frequent pick in NBA 2K16 players' libraries, and another Sports. 10,195 Steam reviews, 61% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1089350/)
3. [NBA 2K19](https://imho.run/games/841370/nba-2k19) — Also Basketball and Sports, like NBA 2K16. 3,307 Steam reviews, 50% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/841370/)
4. [NBA 2K21](https://imho.run/games/1225330/nba-2k21) — Also Basketball and Sports, like NBA 2K16. 7,840 Steam reviews, 54% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1225330/)
5. [NBA 2K22](https://imho.run/games/1644960/nba-2k22) — Also Basketball and Sports, like NBA 2K16. 11,766 Steam reviews, 68% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1644960/)
6. [NBA 2K26](https://imho.run/games/3472040/nba-2k26) — Also Basketball and Sports, like NBA 2K16. 8,820 Steam reviews, 75% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3472040/)
7. [F1® 24](https://imho.run/games/2488620/f1-24) — Also Sports, like NBA 2K16. 6,279 Steam reviews, 72% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2488620/)
8. [GRID 2](https://imho.run/games/44350/grid-2) — Also Sports, like NBA 2K16. 2,828 Steam reviews, 76% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/44350/)
9. [Freestyle 2: Street Basketball](https://imho.run/games/339610/freestyle-2-street-basketball) — A frequent pick in NBA 2K16 players' libraries, and another Action. 6,952 Steam reviews, 70% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/339610/)
10. [Project CARS](https://imho.run/games/234630/project-cars) — Also Sports, like NBA 2K16. 3,968 Steam reviews, 74% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/234630/)
11. [Hoop Land](https://imho.run/games/2453660/hoop-land) — Also Basketball and Sports, like NBA 2K16. 378 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2453660/)
12. [WWE 2K16](https://imho.run/games/385730/wwe-2k16) — Also Sports, like NBA 2K16. 946 Steam reviews, 57% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/385730/)
13. [PGA TOUR 2K25](https://imho.run/games/2385530/pga-tour-2k25) — A frequent pick in NBA 2K16 players' libraries, and another RPG. 2,968 Steam reviews, 69% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2385530/)
14. [Madden NFL 23](https://imho.run/games/1760250/madden-nfl-23) — Also Sports, like NBA 2K16. 4,581 Steam reviews, 54% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1760250/)
15. [PRO EVOLUTION SOCCER 2018](https://imho.run/games/592580/pro-evolution-soccer-2018) — Also Sports, like NBA 2K16. 395 Steam reviews, 60% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/592580/)
16. [AO Tennis 2](https://imho.run/games/1072500/ao-tennis-2) — Also Sports, like NBA 2K16. 376 Steam reviews, 68% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1072500/)
17. [Descenders](https://imho.run/games/681280/descenders) — Also Sports, like NBA 2K16. 10,694 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/681280/)
18. [NBA 2K23](https://imho.run/games/1919590/nba-2k23) — Also Basketball and Sports, like NBA 2K16. 16,860 Steam reviews, 69% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1919590/)
19. [NBA 2K25](https://imho.run/games/2878980/nba-2k25) — Also Basketball and Sports, like NBA 2K16. 13,782 Steam reviews, 64% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2878980/)
20. [NBA Playgrounds](https://imho.run/games/545270/nba-playgrounds) — Also Basketball and Sports, like NBA 2K16. 395 Steam reviews, 62% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/545270/)
21. [Super Mega Baseball 2](https://imho.run/games/414870/super-mega-baseball-2) — Also Sports, like NBA 2K16. 857 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/414870/)
22. [Pro Basketball Manager 2024](https://imho.run/games/2328780/pro-basketball-manager-2024) — Also Basketball and Sports, like NBA 2K16. 61 Steam reviews, 69% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2328780/)
23. [Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit](https://imho.run/games/47870/need-for-speed-hot-pursuit) — A frequent pick in NBA 2K16 players' libraries, and another Racing. 5,277 Steam reviews, 77% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/47870/)
24. [Assetto Corsa Competizione](https://imho.run/games/805550/assetto-corsa-competizione) — Also Sports, like NBA 2K16. 13,836 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/805550/)

## 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=370240&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=370240&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=370240&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=370240
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/370240
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About NBA 2K16

NBA 2K16 is a basketball simulation released in 2015 by Visual Concepts. Players describe the shooting mechanics as intuitive, with a timing-based system that rewards precision. The MyCareer storyline, which features narrative involvement from Spike Lee, adds a cinematic quality according to those who have played it. Custom roster creation offers deep options for managing teams and players. The game includes blacktop mode for pickup-style play, online trading cards, and supports online co-operative play. Reviewers note the offline MyPlayer experience works without requiring an internet connection. NBA 2K16 runs verified on Steam Deck. The game holds a 50% positive rating from 1,805 Steam reviews.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 370240
- **Developer:** Visual Concepts
- **Publisher:** 2K
- **Genres:** Sports
- **Categories:** Multi-player, Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Shared/Split Screen, Full controller support, Remote Play on TV, Family Sharing
- **Released:** Sep 29, 2015
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/370240/nba-2k16)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=370240&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/370240/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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