- #1 Draft Day Sports: College Basketball 2026
81% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2026
Dev: Wolverine Studios
Windows
Build your college basketball dynasty in Draft Day Sports: College Basketball 26. Recruit elite talent, manage NIL strategy, dominate the transfer portal, and guide your team through March. The deepest and most realistic college basketball simulation yet.
Why similar: Basketball 51.5% ★, Sports 28.7%, Simulation 10%, Strategy 8.7%, Singleplayer 0.6%
- #2 Draft Day Sports: Pro Basketball 2026
81% match8 user reviews88% of 8 reviews2025
Dev: Wolverine Studios
Windows
Take control of your franchise in Draft Day Sports: Pro Basketball 26! Draft, trade, and build your dynasty with smarter AI, new player archetypes, refreshed UI, and full customization options that let you create your perfect basketball universe.
Why similar: Basketball 51.6% ★, Sports 28.6%, Simulation 9.9%, Strategy 8.6%, Singleplayer 0.6%
- #3 Draft Day Sports: College Basketball 2025
81% matchMixed65% of 16 reviews2025
Dev: Wolverine Studios
Windows
Lead your college basketball team in Draft Day Sports: College Basketball 2025. Recruit stars, coach for success, and make key decisions that will lead your team to the tournament. Navigate recruiting, the transfer portal and NIL options to build a winner. The ultimate coaching simulation game!
Why similar: Basketball 51.6% ★, Sports 28.6%, Simulation 9.9%, Strategy 8.6%, Singleplayer 0.6%
- #4 Draft Day Sports: Pro Basketball 2025
81% matchPositive90% of 10 reviews2024
Dev: Wolverine Studios
Windows
Draft Day Sports: Pro Basketball 2025 puts you in the role of general manager of your favorite basketball team. Every decision can be made by you from drafting, trading, signing free agents all the way to making each substitution to lead your team to championship glory and becoming a dynasty.
Why similar: Basketball 51.6% ★, Sports 28.6%, Simulation 9.9%, Strategy 8.6%, Singleplayer 0.6%
- #5 Draft Day Sports: College Basketball 2024
81% matchMostly Positive74% of 19 reviews2024
Dev: Wolverine Studios
Windows
Lead your college basketball team in Draft Day Sports: College Basketball 2024. Recruit stars, coach for success, and make key decisions with an improved UI, player reveals, enhanced player control, and a revamped transfer portal. The ultimate coaching simulation game!
Why similar: Basketball 51.4% ★, Sports 29%, Simulation 9.9%, Strategy 8.6%, Singleplayer 0.6%
- #6 Draft Day Sports: College Basketball 2023
82% matchMixed61% of 18 reviews2023
Dev: Wolverine Studios
Windows
Draft Day Sports: College Basketball 2023 puts you in the role of head coach of your favorite college basketball team. Every decision can be made by you from staff hiring, recruiting, scouting and all the way to making each substitution to lead your team to tournament glory and becoming a dynasty.
Why similar: Basketball 51.3% ★, Sports 27.6%, Simulation 10%, Strategy 8.5%, 2D 1.6%
- #7 Draft Day Sports: Pro Basketball 2024
81% match8 user reviews63% of 8 reviews2023
Dev: Wolverine Studios
Windows
Draft Day Sports: Pro Basketball 2024 puts you in the role of general manager of your favorite basketball team. Every decision can be made by you from drafting, trading, signing free agents all the way to making each substitution to lead your team to championship glory and becoming a dynasty.
Why similar: Basketball 51.5% ★, Sports 28.6%, Simulation 9.9%, Strategy 8.8%, Singleplayer 0.6%
- #8 Draft Day Sports: Pro Basketball 2023
82% match5 user reviews40% of 5 reviews2022
Dev: Wolverine Studios
Windows
Draft Day Sports: Pro Basketball 2023 puts you in the role of general manager of your favorite basketball team. Every decision can be made by you from drafting, trading, signing free agents all the way to making each substitution to lead your team to championship glory and becoming a dynasty.
Why similar: Basketball 51% ★, Sports 28.1%, Simulation 9.8%, Strategy 8.5%, 2D 1.6%
- #9 Campus Legends College Basketball
78% matchVery Positive94% of 70 reviews2025
Dev: Breakaway Interactive
Windows
Experience the ultimate college basketball management game. Take charge as a coach, recruit top talent, develop your team, and compete for national championships. Manage one of 192 teams (or up to 384 when using custom leagues), making strategic decisions to build your basketball dynasty
Why similar: Basketball 47% ★, Sports 32.5%, Simulation 9.2%, Text-Based 7.2%, Strategy 3.6%
- #10 Draft Day Sports: College Basketball 2021
81% matchPositive80% of 46 reviews2021
Dev: Wolverine Studios
Windows
Draft Day Sports: College Basketball 2021 puts you in the role of head coach of your favorite college basketball team. Every decision can be made by you from staff hiring, recruiting, scouting and all the way to making each substitution to lead your team to tournament glory and becoming a dynasty.
Why similar: Basketball 46.1% ★, Sports 30.5%, Simulation 12.2%, Strategy 8.6%, 2D 1.4%
- #11 Draft Day Sports: Pro Basketball 2022
81% matchMixed63% of 19 reviews2021
Dev: Wolverine Studios
Windows
Draft Day Sports: Pro Basketball 2022 puts you in the role of general manager of your favorite basketball team. Every decision can be made by you from drafting, trading, signing free agents all the way to making each substitution to lead your team to championship glory and becoming a dynasty.
Why similar: Basketball 50.8% ★, Sports 29.5%, Simulation 9.7%, Strategy 8.8%, Singleplayer 0.6%
- #12 Basketball Legacy Manager 26
78% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Basketball Legacy Manager
Windows
Build the ultimate legacy as the general manager of a professional basketball team!
Why similar: Basketball 52.3% ★, Sports 28.5%, Simulation 9.4%, Strategy 8.2%, 2D 1.3%
- #13 Pro Basketball Manager 2024
78% matchMostly Positive70% of 165 reviews2023
Dev: Umix Studios
Windows · Mac
Welcome to Pro Basketball Manager 2024 - the best basketball management experience, offering unparalleled depth and authenticity across 175 elite basketball competitions. Show the world you're the ultimate basketball manager!
Why similar: Basketball 48.1% ★, Sports 34.4%, Simulation 8.5%, Strategy 5.7%, 2D 2%
- #14 Draft Day Sports: Pro Basketball 2021
79% matchMixed60% of 45 reviews2020
Dev: Wolverine Studios
Windows
Draft Day Sports: Pro Basketball 2021 puts you in the role of general manager of your favorite basketball team. Every decision can be made by you from drafting, trading, signing free agents all the way to making each substitution to lead your team to championship glory and becoming a dynasty.
Why similar: Basketball 52.9% ★, Sports 27.3%, Simulation 10.4%, Strategy 8.4%, Indie 0.5%
- #15 Pro Basketball Manager 2023
76% matchMostly Positive74% of 165 reviews2022
Dev: Umix Studios
Windows · Mac
Pro Basketball Manager 2023 features more than 160 basketball competitions with the most depth and authenticity ever found in a basketball management game.
Why similar: Basketball 47.7% ★, Sports 32.9%, Strategy 8.9%, Simulation 7.8%, 2D 1.8%
- #16 Draft Day Sports: College Basketball 2020
78% matchMixed68% of 59 reviews2020
Dev: Wolverine Studios
Windows
Draft Day Sports: College Basketball 2020 puts you in the role of head coach of your favorite college basketball team. Every decision can be made by you from staff hiring, recruiting, scouting and all the way to making each substitution to lead your team to tournament glory and becoming a dynasty.
Why similar: Basketball 36.3% ★, Sports 35.6%, Simulation 13.9%, Strategy 12.4%, Indie 1.9%
- #17 International Basketball Manager 26
72% matchMostly Positive73% of 22 reviews2025
Dev: UPLAY Basketball
Windows · Mac
Basketball is back in your hands. In International Basketball Manager 26, take full control of your team and lead it to the top. Manage your players, master the tactics, plan every training, and make key signings to shape your club’s future. Every decision counts. Your journey starts here.
Why similar: Sports 38.9%, Basketball 34.6% ★, Simulation 12.1%, Strategy 11.8%, 2D 2.1%
- #18 Hoop Land
70% matchVery Positive97% of 371 reviews2025
Dev: Koality Game
Windows · Mac
Experience the ultimate hoops sim in Hoop Land, a retro-inspired basketball manager with modernized gameplay and fully customizable leagues. Build your legacy, lead a dynasty, or simulate endless seasons from college tournaments to championship trophies!
Why similar: Basketball 52.9% ★, Sports 35.6%, Simulation 8.7%, 2D 2.4%, Singleplayer 0.4%
- #19 Basketball Pro Management 2015
80% matchMostly Negative37% of 62 reviews2014
Dev: Umix StudiosPub: Nacon
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Basketball Pro Management is the ultimate basketball management simulation with a multitude of parameters. Each of your choices will have a direct influence on each game! NOW includes complete North American league system (recruitment, salary cap, luxury tax,...) .
Why similar: Basketball 49.9% ★, Sports 30.1%, Simulation 10.3%, Strategy 9.7%
- #20 Basketball Legacy Manager 25
73% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2024
Dev: Basketball Legacy Manager
Windows
Build the ultimate legacy as the general manager of a professional basketball team!
Why similar: Basketball 44.7% ★, Sports 37.2%, Simulation 15.1%, 2D 2.4%, Singleplayer 0.6%
- #21 Pro Basketball Manager 2022
74% matchMostly Positive73% of 135 reviews2021
Dev: Umix Studios
Windows · Mac
Pro Basketball Manager 2022 features more than 160 basketball competitions with the most depth and authenticity ever found in a basketball management game.
Why similar: Basketball 54.8% ★, Sports 28.4%, Simulation 11.1%, Strategy 3.5%, 2D 1.2%
- #22 Clash of Peaks: Dynasty in Your Grasp
69% matchPositive100% of 10 reviews2025
Dev: Developers
Windows
This is a PC basketball game. Its core features are fast-paced battles and diverse gameplay, allowing players of all skill levels to experience the thrill of basketball. It primarily features fast-paced 1v1 matches with freely controllable game length, suitable for fragmented entertainment.
Why similar: Basketball 62.4% ★, Sports 33%, Simulation 4.2%, Singleplayer 0.5%
- #23 Slam Dunk Basketball
73% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: 3DI LLC
Windows
Elevate your basketball game with Slam Dunk Basketball. Precision controls, Perspectacles' 3D views, and strategic gameplay redefine virtual sports. Customize, rise through ranks and experience the fusion of tech and hoops excitement. Lace up, don Perspectacles, and revolutionize your virtual game!
Why similar: Basketball 55.5% ★, Sports 38.9%, Simulation 5.1%, Singleplayer 0.5%
- #24 Backyard Basketball '01
68% matchVery Positive88% of 103 reviews2025
Dev: Mega Cat StudiosPub: Playground Productions
Windows
Return to the blacktop with your favorite Backyard athletes! The original Backyard Basketball 2001 is back and now enhanced to run on Steam. Dribble, shoot, and take that ball to the hoop!
Why similar: Basketball 56.1% ★, Sports 37.8%, Simulation 5.7%, Singleplayer 0.4%
- #25 Basket Manager
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Basket Manager Studio
Windows
Manage the club and build a winning project: control lineups, signings, contracts, and finances; handle injuries and locker room morale. Compete to reach the playoffs and win the league. Meet the club’s objectives while improving the roster and maintaining fan support.
Why similar: Sports 40.6%, Basketball 32.6% ★, Simulation 14.9%, Strategy 9.2%, Indie 2.2%
- #26 Pro Basketball Manager 2016
76% matchMixed52% of 77 reviews2016
Dev: Cyanide StudioPub: Nacon
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%
In this comprehensive and realistic basketball management game, take control of all aspects of a coach's life such as recruitment, finances and training, as well as direct charge of games, in order to lead your team to the top of more than 70 championships that have been faithfully reproduced!
Why similar: Basketball 42.5% ★, Sports 42.4%, Simulation 15.1%
- #27 Pro Basketball Manager 2025
69% matchMostly Positive70% of 177 reviews2024
Dev: Umix Studios
Windows · Mac
Suit up and become the manager of a basketball team. You’ll have all the managerial tools you’ve come to expect in a manager game, scouting, facilities, training and more. Will you put emphasis on coaching or player development? Success is only the result of your decisions both on and off the court.
Why similar: Basketball 49.3% ★, Sports 29.7%, Strategy 7.4%, Simulation 6.9%, Text-Based 4.6%
- #28 Pro Basketball Manager 2026
66% matchMostly Positive76% of 83 reviews2025
Dev: Umix Studios
Windows · Mac
Lead your club to greatness in Pro Basketball Manager 2026! The Basketball Champions League arrives with 53 licensed teams, putting you in charge of every decision as you aim to dominate both domestic and continental basketball.
Why similar: Basketball 51.4% ★, Sports 22.4%, Simulation 8.5%, Strategy 7.3%, Text-Based 7.2%
- #29 Hoops VR
73% matchMostly Positive75% of 65 reviews2016
Dev: Wizard Games Inc
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 24%
Hoops VR is specially designed for the HTC Vive so you can live out the ultimate basketball free-throw challenge. Use the motion controls and shoot hoops as naturally as you would out on the basketball court. Compete online for the top of the global leaderboards as well as locally against your friends.
Why similar: Basketball 46.8% ★, Sports 38.9%, Simulation 14.3%
- #30 Fast Break
71% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2021
Dev: AccoladePub: Ziggurat
Windows
The 1989 basketball game in Accolade™'s classic series of sports games features one or two player action, 15 offensive and 5 defensive pro-style plays, and the ability to design your own plays.
Why similar: Basketball 58.4% ★, Sports 30.6%, Simulation 8.4%, 2D 2.2%, Singleplayer 0.4%
- #31 World Basketball Manager 2010
75% matchMostly Negative31% of 125 reviews2010
Dev: Icehole GamesPub: Strategy First
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 2.8 hrs≥1hr: 22%
World Basketball Manager (WBM) is a basketball strategy game. It uses the same game-play principles as most soccer management games do. Entering the game, the player creates his manager profile and he is hired as the general manager of a basketball club and his task is to improve the team’s performance by analyzing the facts and making...
Why similar: Basketball 53.1% ★, Sports 24.3%, Simulation 22.7%
- #32 Basketball Club Story
68% matchMostly Positive76% of 196 reviews2023
Dev: Kairosoft Co.,Ltd
Windows
Basketball Team Management Sim Coach a custom team and dunk your way to glory!
Why similar: Basketball 49.2% ★, Sports 32.3%, Simulation 13%, Strategy 3.2%, 2D 1.4%
- #33 Hoop City Manager
68% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: Texas Athanas
Windows
In this basketball simulation card game, you create your own team and try to defeat superstar-turned-manager LeMonathan Johnathan!
Why similar: Basketball 51.9% ★, Sports 34.6%, Simulation 11.1%, 2D 1.4%, Indie 0.6%
- #34 Nothin' But Net
71% match7 user reviews71% of 7 reviews2018
Dev: What Up Games, LLC
Windows
Enjoy a realistic and fun basketball game in VR! In NBN, you can play different variations of basketball on a life-sized gymnasium, challenging your friends in up to six different online games or practicing solo.
Why similar: Basketball 54.6% ★, Sports 36.1%, Simulation 8.1%, Indie 1.2%
- #35 Jaxx Blorgin's UFO Jam
63% matchPositive100% of 10 reviews2026
Dev: Wax Lion
Windows · Linux
Legendary space-baller Jaxx Blorgin is comin' at you with the only UFO sports title licensed to use his name! Master physics and your UFO to shoot, dunk and defend in this arcade basketball game.
Why similar: Basketball 58.7% ★, Sports 38.5%, 2D 2.3%, Indie 0.4%
- #36 College Basketball Manager
62% matchNo user reviews100% of 11 reviews2026
Dev: Lunacien
Windows
Take charge as head coach in College Basketball Manager. Recruit your dream team, whether that be through All-Americans or hidden gems. Strategize gameplay, schedule games, run practices, and manage your staff, because you are in control. The court is your canvas – create a powerhouse.
Why similar: Basketball 50.2% ★, Sports 24.1%, Simulation 9.5%, Strategy 7.9%, Text-Based 7.5%
- #37 StackHoops
66% match8 user reviews75% of 8 reviews2023
Dev: LiterallyDevs
Windows
A casual multiplayer basketball-like game. Play against your friends, random matchmaking, or against the computer. Customize your ball, court, and more to showoff to the world and win in style. Complete challenges and prove your skills!
Why similar: Basketball 61.8% ★, Sports 33.2%, Strategy 3.8%, Indie 0.6%, Singleplayer 0.6%
- #38 Basketball Hoop
69% matchMixed57% of 42 reviews2018
Dev: Laush Dmitriy SergeevichPub: Laush Studio
Windows
Basketball Hoop - Is a game in which the player needs to hit the basketball Hoop with a soccer ball! In this game you will not throw the ball and kick it! To get the ball into the basketball Hoop - you need to properly control the computer mouse!
Why similar: Basketball 65.7% ★, Sports 29.4%, Indie 3.8%, Singleplayer 1.1%
- #39 Hooptown Hero
63% matchMixed59% of 17 reviews2024
Dev: Goin' Yumbo
Windows
Become the Hero of Hooptown in this roguelite basketball game. Improve your skills, impress the fans, and unlock unique abilities by battling the other residents of Hooptown. Win the city championship and bring glory to your local business sponsor.
Why similar: Basketball 63.4% ★, Sports 36%, Singleplayer 0.6%
- #40 Hoops Ahead: Basketball Manager
65% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Potatoful Games
Windows
A new basketball league has been founded! Manage, trade, and sign players to help lead your team to a championship.
Why similar: Basketball 51.5% ★, Sports 22.3%, Text-Based 8.5%, Simulation 8.1%, Strategy 6.5%
- #41 Midnight Hoops
65% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: netshrub
Windows · Mac
The court is peaceful after dark. Just you, a ball, and a whole lot of crickets. You put in the hours every evening. While your friends are out partying, you're on the grind. But tonight... you don't feel quite so alone.
Why similar: Basketball 59.3% ★, Sports 28.5%, Simulation 11%, Indie 0.7%, Singleplayer 0.4%
- #42 BAMG2023
64% matchMixed64% of 28 reviews2023
Dev: LZGG
Windows
The epidemic started self-learning Unity, and all art resources came from the free resources on the Unity website. Because there was no foundation, many things were not learned.
Why similar: Sports 37.4%, Basketball 29.5% ★, Simulation 15.1%, Strategy 12%, Text-Based 4.8%
- #43 Big Flip Basketball
65% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: PT185Pub: German Software Engineering
Windows
Step into the courtyard where skill meets style! Dominate with slick moves, deep threes, and rim-rattling dunks. Every match is a shot at greatness! Time your clicks for accurate shots in the free throw tournament style basketball game.
Why similar: Basketball 68.1% ★, Sports 31.2%, Singleplayer 0.7%
- #44 Hoop Dungeon
61% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: Why Not Games
Windows
Hoop Dungeon is a basketball turn-based tactical roguelike game. Use the powers of friendship and rivalry to become a better basketball player and conquer the Hoop Dungeon.
Why similar: Basketball 55.6% ★, Sports 29.7%, Strategy 12.4%, 2D 1.7%, Indie 0.5%
- #45 BasketBlow
64% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Ledicia Interactiva
Windows
Play tabletop basketball with realistic physics in relaxing environments. Compete in customizable leagues and cups, edit your teams, and complete your trophy room. Collect points to unlock courts, balls, and environments. Play with friends locally or online.
Why similar: Basketball 62.6% ★, Sports 32.8%, Simulation 3.5%, Indie 0.5%, Singleplayer 0.5%
- #46 Basketball Classics
65% matchVery Positive92% of 185 reviews2019
Dev: Namo GamoPub: Acclaim, Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
5 on 5 Pro Basketball born from the golden era of sports games. This spiritual successor to the 8-bit ballers bridges the gap between retro and today’s simulation games. Side-scrolling, sweaty arcade action with simplified 3-button gameplay and retro vibes galore.
Why similar: Basketball 49.4% ★, Sports 47.5%, Indie 2.5%, Singleplayer 0.6%
- #47 Ultimate Dunk Shooter
65% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Berke Uruş
Windows
Draw the perfect shot and dunk the ball! In Ultimate Dunk Shooter, you have 3 chances to score as many points as possible. Easy to play, hard to master — a fast-paced arcade basketball challenge awaits!
Why similar: Basketball 56.5% ★, Sports 40.4%, 2D 2.6%, Singleplayer 0.5%
- #48 VireFit
68% match8 user reviews25% of 8 reviews2019
Dev: Daemon Cat
Windows
LOAD THE WORLD OF GREAT SPORT. Box, tennis and basketball try it in virtual reality. Get ready for the real training, practice strikes and throws, develop agility and accuracy, set records and compete with friends.
Why similar: Sports 45.8%, Basketball 37.9% ★, Simulation 16.3%
- #49 FIRE HEAT
64% matchPositive90% of 10 reviews2022
Dev: Max PedroPub: Louie Inc
Windows
FIRE HEAT is a 2D simulation sports game! Immerse yourself in the world of sports and entertainment. You will have a completely unusual approach to sports games, knock down skittles with a butterfly knife throw, throw glass bottles into rings or kick a cake instead of a ball.
Why similar: Sports 41.7%, Basketball 40.1% ★, Simulation 16.8%, Indie 0.8%, Singleplayer 0.6%
- #50 International Basketball Manager 22
63% matchVery Positive86% of 222 reviews2021
Dev: UPLAY BasketballPub: UPLAY Online
Windows · Mac
Take control of world basketball with International Basketball Manager 22. The game is officially licensed by EuroLeague Basketball as well as by the most important international leagues.
Why similar: Basketball 56.4% ★, Sports 26%, Simulation 9.2%, Strategy 8.1%, Singleplayer 0.2%
- #51 A Different Ball Game
63% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Absolute Crack Studio
Windows · Mac
Do you love basketball ?
Why similar: Basketball 54% ★, Sports 40.4%, Simulation 4.1%, Singleplayer 0.9%, Indie 0.6%
- #52 NBA BOUNCE
60% matchPositive80% of 15 reviews2025
Dev: Unfinished Pixel SLPub: Outright Games Ltd.
Windows
Step onto the court with your favorite NBA team and mascots. Dribble, dunk, unlock gear, and play solo or with friends in fun game modes.
Why similar: Basketball 60.6% ★, Sports 39.1%, Singleplayer 0.3%