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  1. #1 Slam Dunk Basketball
    94% 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 49.2%, Sports 48.3%, Simulation 1.7%, Singleplayer 0.8%

  2. #2 Pro Basketball Manager 2016
    95% matchMixed52% of 77 reviews2016
    Dev: Cyanide StudioPub: Nacon
    Windows
    Median: 3.5 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: Sports 55.3%, Basketball 39.5%, Simulation 5.1%

  3. #3 Draft Day Sports: Pro Basketball 2022
    94% 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 52.2%, Sports 42.5%, Simulation 3.6%, Singleplayer 1.1%, Indie 0.6%

  4. #4 Draft Day Sports: College Basketball 2024
    93% 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 52.7%, Sports 41.8%, Simulation 3.7%, Singleplayer 1.2%, Indie 0.6%

  5. #5 Draft Day Sports: College Basketball 2026
    92% match8 user reviews88% of 8 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 53%, Sports 41.5%, Simulation 3.7%, Singleplayer 1.2%, Indie 0.6%

  6. #6 Draft Day Sports: College Basketball 2025
    91% matchMostly Positive67% of 17 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 53.1%, Sports 41.3%, Simulation 3.7%, Singleplayer 1.2%, Indie 0.6%

  7. #7 Draft Day Sports: Pro Basketball 2025
    90% 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 53.1%, Sports 41.3%, Simulation 3.7%, Singleplayer 1.2%, Indie 0.6%

  8. #8 Draft Day Sports: Pro Basketball 2026
    89% matchPositive90% of 10 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 53.1%, Sports 41.3%, Simulation 3.7%, Singleplayer 1.2%, Indie 0.6%

  9. #9 Clash of Peaks: Dynasty in Your Grasp
    88% 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 52.9%, Sports 39.2%, Action-Adventure 3.2%, Physics 1.8%, Simulation 1.3%

  10. #10 Draft Day Sports: Pro Basketball 2024
    89% 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 53.1%, Sports 41.3%, Simulation 3.7%, Singleplayer 1.2%, Indie 0.6%

  11. #11 Draft Day Sports: Pro Basketball 2023
    87% 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 53.4%, Sports 41.3%, Simulation 3.7%, Singleplayer 0.9%, Indie 0.6%

  12. #12 Draft Day Sports: College Basketball 2023
    86% 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 53.9%, Sports 40.7%, Simulation 3.8%, Singleplayer 0.9%, Indie 0.6%

  13. #13 Pro Basketball Manager 2024
    84% matchMostly Positive70% of 166 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: Sports 47.6%, Basketball 47.5%, Simulation 3.1%, Indie 0.9%, Singleplayer 0.9%

  14. #14 Draft Day Sports: College Basketball 2021
    84% 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 48.3%, Sports 45%, Simulation 4.7%, Singleplayer 1.4%, Indie 0.6%

  15. #15 Campus Legends College Basketball
    79% matchVery Positive91% of 79 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 48.5%, Sports 47.1%, Simulation 3.5%, Singleplayer 1%

  16. #16 Draft Day Sports: Pro Basketball 2021
    82% 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 54.9%, Sports 39.7%, Simulation 3.9%, Singleplayer 0.9%, Indie 0.6%

  17. #17 Draft Day Sports: College Basketball 2022
    82% matchMixed69% of 26 reviews2022
    Dev: Wolverine Studios
    Windows

    Draft Day Sports: College Basketball 2022 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 53.8%, Sports 40.6%, Simulation 4.1%, Singleplayer 0.9%, Indie 0.6%

  18. #18 Hoop Land
    77% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 511 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 47.1%, Sports 45.6%, Simulation 2.9%, Pixel Graphics 2.6%, Physics 1%

  19. #19 Backyard Basketball '01
    78% matchVery Positive89% of 122 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 49.1%, Sports 46.5%, Pixel Graphics 2%, Simulation 1.8%, Singleplayer 0.6%

  20. #20 The Daily Baller
    81% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Pierce Games
    Windows

    A physics-based basketball platformer where every shot matters. Navigate creative levels, master precision movement, and sink the perfect shot.

    Why similar: Basketball 49%, Sports 47.7%, Physics 1.9%, Singleplayer 0.8%, Indie 0.6%

  21. #21 Hoops VR
    80% matchMostly Positive76% of 66 reviews2016
    Dev: Wizard Games Inc
    Windows
    Median: 12 minMean: 4.7 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: Sports 51.2%, Basketball 43.9%, Simulation 4.9%

  22. #22 Basketball Pro Management 2015
    81% 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 52%, Sports 44.1%, Simulation 3.9%

  23. #23 Basketball Legacy Manager 26
    76% 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 54.2%, Sports 41.4%, Simulation 3.6%, Singleplayer 0.8%

  24. #24 Basketball Hoop
    78% matchMixed56% of 43 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 58.2%, Sports 36.5%, Indie 3.5%, Singleplayer 1.8%

  25. #25 Ball & Gun
    77% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: NVZN StudiosPub: ProGen Games
    Windows

    Ball & Gun is a genre-bending, Sports-FPS game where you master your jump shot and an evolving arsenal of divine weaponry to hold back the undead. This isn't just about survival; it’s about becoming a Basketball God in the Ballpocalypse. A ball. A gun. Zombies. This is the new definitive shooter.

    Why similar: Basketball 45.1%, Sports 29.6%, Survival Horror 11.2%, FPS 7.9%, Shooter 2.9%

  26. #26 Basketball Classics
    75% 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: Sports 55%, Basketball 41.9%, Indie 2.2%, Singleplayer 0.9%

  27. #27 Basketball Legacy Manager 25
    74% 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: Sports 50.4%, Basketball 43.2%, Simulation 5.3%, Singleplayer 1.1%

  28. #28 Pro Basketball Manager 2023
    74% matchMostly Positive73% of 167 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 48.7%, Sports 47.1%, Simulation 2.9%, Singleplayer 0.8%, Indie 0.5%

  29. #29 Jaxx Blorgin's UFO Jam
    71% 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 49.5%, Sports 45.6%, Pixel Graphics 2.4%, Physics 2.2%, Indie 0.4%

  30. #30 Nothin' But Net
    76% 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 49.8%, Sports 46.3%, Simulation 2.7%, Indie 1.1%

  31. #31 Midnight Hoops
    70% matchVery Positive88% of 129 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 51.5%, Sports 34.7%, Adventure 7.3%, Simulation 3.5%, First-Person 1.7%

  32. #32 Fast Break
    75% 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 54.5%, Sports 40%, Simulation 2.9%, Pixel Graphics 1.9%, Singleplayer 0.7%

  33. #33 Pro Basketball Manager 2022
    73% 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 54.7%, Sports 39.7%, Simulation 4%, Singleplayer 1%, Indie 0.5%

  34. #34 Hooptown Hero
    71% matchMixed61% of 18 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 53.9%, Sports 42.9%, Physics 2.3%, Singleplayer 1%

  35. #35 Olympic Basketball
    73% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2020
    Dev: Pix Arts
    Windows · Mac

    Dribble, slam, dunk, score and win the Olympics!

    Why similar: Basketball 50%, Sports 46.1%, Pixel Graphics 1.6%, Physics 1.3%, Singleplayer 0.9%

  36. #36 BasketBlow
    69% matchNo user reviews100% of 2 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 55%, Sports 40.4%, Physics 2.1%, Simulation 1.1%, Singleplayer 0.9%

  37. #37 Ultimate Dunk Shooter
    73% 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: Sports 48.6%, Basketball 48.4%, Physics 2.1%, Singleplayer 0.9%

  38. #38 Big Flip Basketball
    72% 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 59%, Sports 38%, First-Person 1.9%, Singleplayer 1.1%

  39. #39 Draft Day Sports: College Basketball 2020
    72% 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: Sports 53.5%, Basketball 38.9%, Simulation 5.4%, Indie 2.1%

  40. #40 StackHoops
    70% match7 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 55.2%, Sports 41.6%, First-Person 1.6%, Singleplayer 1%, Indie 0.6%

  41. #41 Perimeter, Paint & Process
    71% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Level Process Studios
    Windows

    From a community court to a championship organisation. Become the GM/coach, even player. Scout and build your roster, staff, facilities and tactics. Every possession resolves through a detailed basketball simulation engine. Story arc or pure sandbox.

    Why similar: Basketball 54.7%, Sports 38.7%, Simulation 3.3%, Indie 1.2%, Singleplayer 1.1%

  42. #42 Court Vision
    70% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Off Tempo Games
    Windows · Mac

    Court Vision is a deep basketball GM sim manager. Build a championship dynasty across multiple seasons through scouting, the draft, free agency, trades, and player development, all driven by a simulation engine calibrated against real basketball data.

    Why similar: Basketball 48.4%, Sports 46.8%, Simulation 3.8%, Singleplayer 1%

  43. #43 Holy Hoop
    65% matchPositive100% of 10 reviews2025
    Dev: ZimtaPub: Zimta Games
    Windows · Linux

    Relax and shoot hoops on a heavenly basketball court. Perfect your aim and power to take full advantage of the point multiplier system. Basketball skins are rewarded every 3 hours. Buy, Sell or Trade all through Steam!

    Why similar: Sports 57.1%, Basketball 36.3%, First-Person 2.6%, Physics 2.3%, Singleplayer 0.9%

  44. #44 Pickup Basketball VR
    68% matchMostly Positive78% of 77 reviews2021
    Dev: Revog GamesPub: Ron Revog
    Windows

    Pickup Basketball VR is a multiplayer VR game that lets up to 4 players play in various game modes including 1 v 1, 2 v 2, Horse and 3-point contest. Pickup Basketball VR allows players to compete online with or against friends and players from across the world.

    Why similar: Basketball 48.6%, Sports 48.3%, Singleplayer 1.8%, Simulation 1.3%

  45. #45 International Basketball Manager 26
    65% matchMostly Positive72% of 29 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 57.7%, Basketball 36.5%, Simulation 4.7%, Singleplayer 1%

  46. #46 Street Hoop
    68% matchVery Positive82% of 60 reviews2019
    Dev: Digicon
    Windows

    The legendary 3 on 3 arcade basketball game returns.

    Why similar: Sports 70.2%, Basketball 27%, Indie 2.8%

  47. #47 Hoops World
    67% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2024
    Dev: Snazzy Goldfish
    Windows

    The perfect first-person playground. Shoot hoops, drift a go-kart, explore the world and beyond!

    Why similar: Basketball 43.3%, Sports 41.2%, FPS 10.4%, First-Person 2%, Physics 1.4%

  48. #48 Robot Basketball League
    68% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Big Marble Studios
    Windows

    Robot Basketball League is a gritty sports game featuring a modified version of 1v1 Basketball. This is where the most competitive robot athletes gather. Do you have what it takes to succeed in this League?

    Why similar: Basketball 55.3%, Sports 41%, Physics 2.5%, Singleplayer 0.7%, Indie 0.5%

  49. #49 Hoop City Manager
    67% 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 49.1%, Sports 45.9%, Simulation 3.8%, Singleplayer 0.6%, Indie 0.6%

  50. #50 First Person Hooper
    66% matchPositive98% of 42 reviews2023
    Dev: EjoPub: Starch Digital
    Windows

    An immersive, solo basketball experience with arcade-style, first-person shooter gameplay. Score creatively by utilizing timing, movement, and skill. Compete against other players on leaderboards in score and time attack modes or master your jump shot in free play. Get buckets and chill.

    Why similar: Basketball 50.9%, Sports 28.1%, FPS 9.1%, Shooter 6%, First-Person 3%

  51. #51 NBA BOUNCE
    64% matchPositive84% of 19 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 52.2%, Sports 47.3%, Singleplayer 0.5%

  52. #52 Basket Manager
    67% 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 57.9%, Basketball 33.1%, Simulation 5.5%, Indie 2.3%, Singleplayer 1.1%

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