# Games like NBA 2K19

> The closest matches to NBA 2K19: NBA 2K20, NBA 2K25, NBA 2K22, NBA 2K17, and NBA 2K21. 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) — Shares career progression with NBA 2K19. 10,195 Steam reviews, 61% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1089350/)
2. [NBA 2K25](https://imho.run/games/2878980/nba-2k25) — Also Basketball and e-sports, like NBA 2K19. 13,782 Steam reviews, 64% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2878980/)
3. [NBA 2K22](https://imho.run/games/1644960/nba-2k22) — A frequent pick in NBA 2K19 players' libraries, and another Sports. 11,766 Steam reviews, 68% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1644960/)
4. [NBA 2K17](https://imho.run/games/385760/nba-2k17) — Also Basketball and Sports, like NBA 2K19. 1,791 Steam reviews, 55% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/385760/)
5. [NBA 2K21](https://imho.run/games/1225330/nba-2k21) — Also Basketball and Sports, like NBA 2K19. 7,840 Steam reviews, 54% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1225330/)
6. [NBA 2K26](https://imho.run/games/3472040/nba-2k26) — Also Basketball and Sports, like NBA 2K19. 8,820 Steam reviews, 75% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3472040/)
7. [EA SPORTS™ FIFA 21](https://imho.run/games/1313860/ea-sports-fifa-21) — Also e-sports and Competitive, like NBA 2K19. 12,773 Steam reviews, 76% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1313860/)
8. [TEKKEN 7](https://imho.run/games/389730/tekken-7) — A frequent pick in NBA 2K19 players' libraries, and another Action. 30,785 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/389730/)
9. [F1® 24](https://imho.run/games/2488620/f1-24) — Also Competitive and Sports, like NBA 2K19. 6,279 Steam reviews, 72% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2488620/)
10. [Assetto Corsa Competizione](https://imho.run/games/805550/assetto-corsa-competizione) — Also e-sports and Competitive, like NBA 2K19. 13,836 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/805550/)
11. [Freestyle 2: Street Basketball](https://imho.run/games/339610/freestyle-2-street-basketball) — Also Basketball and e-sports, like NBA 2K19. 6,952 Steam reviews, 70% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/339610/)
12. [Madden NFL 21](https://imho.run/games/1239520/madden-nfl-21) — Also e-sports and Competitive, like NBA 2K19. 3,324 Steam reviews, 55% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1239520/)
13. [WRC 8 FIA World Rally Championship](https://imho.run/games/1004750/wrc-8-fia-world-rally-championship) — Also e-sports and Competitive, like NBA 2K19. 385 Steam reviews, 78% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1004750/)
14. [NBA 2K Playgrounds 2](https://imho.run/games/726590/nba-2k-playgrounds-2) — Also Basketball and Sports, like NBA 2K19. 486 Steam reviews, 80% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/726590/)
15. [TrackMania² Stadium](https://imho.run/games/232910/trackmania2-stadium) — Also e-sports and Competitive, like NBA 2K19. 2,070 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/232910/)
16. [Rocket League®](https://imho.run/games/252950/rocket-league) — Also Competitive and Sports, like NBA 2K19. 226,694 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/252950/)
17. [FIFA 22](https://imho.run/games/1506830/fifa-22) — Also e-sports and Competitive, like NBA 2K19. 33,339 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1506830/)
18. [NBA 2K23](https://imho.run/games/1919590/nba-2k23) — Also Basketball and Sports, like NBA 2K19. 16,860 Steam reviews, 69% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1919590/)
19. [NBA 2K16](https://imho.run/games/370240/nba-2k16) — Also Basketball and Sports, like NBA 2K19. 1,805 Steam reviews, 50% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/370240/)
20. [DRAGON BALL FighterZ](https://imho.run/games/678950/dragon-ball-fighterz) — Also e-sports and Competitive, like NBA 2K19. 25,825 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/678950/)
21. [NBA Playgrounds](https://imho.run/games/545270/nba-playgrounds) — Also Basketball and Sports, like NBA 2K19. 395 Steam reviews, 62% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/545270/)
22. [Rugby 22](https://imho.run/games/1475850/rugby-22) — Also e-sports and Competitive, like NBA 2K19. 229 Steam reviews, 78% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1475850/)
23. [WWE 2K19](https://imho.run/games/817130/wwe-2k19) — Also Sports and Violent, like NBA 2K19. 1,350 Steam reviews, 73% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/817130/)
24. [Street Fighter™ 6](https://imho.run/games/1364780/street-fighter-6) — Also e-sports and Competitive, like NBA 2K19. 19,625 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1364780/)

## 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=841370&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=841370&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=841370&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=841370
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/841370
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About NBA 2K19

NBA 2K19 is a basketball simulation released in 2018 by Visual Concepts. It features deep career and league modes where players develop attribute upgrades, earn badges through dedicated grinding systems, and progress through mycareer. A stamina-system adds tactical depth to matches, while myLeague allows endless customization and team-building scenarios. Players describe the experience as competitive and intense, with reviewers highlighting that badge-progress feels slower but more satisfying than in previous entries, and that mycareer-progression feels rewarding without relying on virtual currency. The game supports online co-op multiplayer alongside singleplayer. NBA 2K19 runs verified on Steam Deck, offers a massive length for extended play sessions, and holds a 50% positive rating from 3307 Steam reviews.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 841370
- **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, Remote Play on TV, Remote Play Together, Family Sharing
- **Released:** Sep 10, 2018
- **Free to play:** no
- **Metacritic:** 76
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/841370/nba-2k19)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=841370&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/841370/)
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