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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 49.4%, Sports 48%, Simulation 1.7%, Singleplayer 0.9%

  2. #2 Pro Basketball Manager 2016
    95% 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: Sports 55%, Basketball 39.8%, Simulation 5.2%

  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 52.4%, Sports 42.2%, Simulation 3.7%, 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 53%, Sports 41.5%, Simulation 3.7%, Singleplayer 1.2%, Indie 0.6%

  5. #5 Draft Day Sports: College Basketball 2026
    91% match5 user reviews80% of 5 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 53.2%, Sports 41.2%, Simulation 3.8%, Singleplayer 1.2%, Indie 0.6%

  6. #6 Draft Day Sports: College Basketball 2025
    91% 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 53.4%, Sports 41%, Simulation 3.8%, Singleplayer 1.2%, Indie 0.6%

  7. #7 Draft Day Sports: Pro Basketball 2026
    90% 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 53.4%, Sports 41%, Simulation 3.8%, Singleplayer 1.2%, Indie 0.6%

  8. #8 Draft Day Sports: Pro Basketball 2025
    89% 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 53.4%, Sports 41%, Simulation 3.8%, 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 53.1%, Sports 38.9%, Action-Adventure 3.2%, Physics 1.9%, 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 53.4%, Sports 41%, Simulation 3.8%, 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 53.6%, Sports 41%, Simulation 3.8%, Singleplayer 1%, 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 54.1%, Sports 40.5%, Simulation 3.8%, Singleplayer 0.9%, Indie 0.6%

  13. #13 Pro Basketball Manager 2024
    84% 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 47.8%, Sports 47.3%, 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 48.6%, Sports 44.7%, Simulation 4.7%, Singleplayer 1.4%, Indie 0.7%

  15. #15 Campus Legends College Basketball
    79% matchVery Positive94% of 72 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 48.7%, Sports 46.8%, Simulation 3.5%, Singleplayer 1%

  16. #16 Backyard Basketball '01
    78% 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 49.3%, Sports 46.2%, Pixel Graphics 2%, Simulation 1.8%, Singleplayer 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 54%, Sports 40.4%, Simulation 4.1%, Singleplayer 0.9%, Indie 0.6%

  18. #18 Hoop Land
    77% matchVery Positive97% of 384 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 47.9%, Sports 44.8%, Simulation 2.9%, Pixel Graphics 2.6%, Physics 1%

  19. #19 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 55.1%, Sports 39.4%, Simulation 4%, Singleplayer 0.9%, Indie 0.6%

  20. #20 Hoops VR
    81% matchMostly Positive76% of 66 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: Sports 50.9%, Basketball 44.1%, Simulation 4.9%

  21. #21 Basketball Legacy Manager 26
    77% 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 54.4%, Sports 41.2%, Simulation 3.6%, Singleplayer 0.8%

  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 52.3%, Sports 43.8%, Simulation 4%

  23. #23 Basketball Hoop
    79% 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 58.4%, Sports 36.2%, Indie 3.5%, Singleplayer 1.9%

  24. #24 Basketball Legacy Manager 25
    75% 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 50.1%, Basketball 43.4%, Simulation 5.4%, Singleplayer 1.1%

  25. #25 Basketball Classics
    76% 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 55.4%, Basketball 41.5%, Indie 2.2%, Singleplayer 0.9%

  26. #26 Pro Basketball Manager 2023
    75% matchMostly Positive73% of 166 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 48.9%, Sports 46.8%, Simulation 2.9%, Singleplayer 0.8%, Indie 0.6%

  27. #27 Nothin' But Net
    78% 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 50.1%, Sports 46%, Simulation 2.7%, Indie 1.2%

  28. #28 Jaxx Blorgin's UFO Jam
    72% 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 49.8%, Sports 45.3%, Pixel Graphics 2.4%, Physics 2.2%, Indie 0.4%

  29. #29 Fast Break
    76% 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 54.7%, Sports 39.8%, Simulation 2.9%, Pixel Graphics 2%, Singleplayer 0.7%

  30. #30 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 54.9%, Sports 39.4%, Simulation 4.1%, Singleplayer 1%, Indie 0.5%

  31. #31 BasketBlow
    70% matchNo user reviews100% of 1 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 55.3%, Sports 40.1%, Physics 2.1%, Simulation 1.1%, Singleplayer 0.9%

  32. #32 Hooptown Hero
    71% 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 54.1%, Sports 42.6%, Physics 2.3%, Singleplayer 1%

  33. #33 Olympic Basketball
    74% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2020
    Dev: Pix Arts
    Windows · Mac

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

    Why similar: Basketball 50.3%, Sports 45.8%, Pixel Graphics 1.6%, Physics 1.3%, Singleplayer 0.9%

  34. #34 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: Basketball 48.6%, Sports 48.3%, Physics 2.2%, Singleplayer 0.9%

  35. #35 Big Flip Basketball
    73% 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 59.2%, Sports 37.7%, First-Person 1.9%, Singleplayer 1.2%

  36. #36 Midnight Hoops
    72% 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 51.6%, Sports 34.4%, Adventure 7.5%, Simulation 3.5%, First-Person 1.6%

  37. #37 StackHoops
    71% 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 55.5%, Sports 41.3%, First-Person 1.6%, Singleplayer 1%, Indie 0.6%

  38. #38 Draft Day Sports: College Basketball 2020
    73% 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 53.2%, Basketball 39.2%, Simulation 5.5%, Indie 2.1%

  39. #39 Holy Hoop
    67% match9 user reviews100% 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 56.8%, Basketball 36.5%, First-Person 2.6%, Physics 2.3%, Singleplayer 0.9%

  40. #40 International Basketball Manager 26
    66% matchMostly Positive76% of 25 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 57.4%, Basketball 36.8%, Simulation 4.7%, Singleplayer 1.1%

  41. #41 Hoops World
    69% 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 43.5%, Sports 41%, FPS 10.4%, First-Person 2%, Physics 1.5%

  42. #42 Pickup Basketball VR
    70% matchMostly Positive78% of 76 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 48.9%, Sports 48%, Singleplayer 1.8%, Simulation 1.3%

  43. #43 First Person Hooper
    67% matchPositive98% of 40 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 51.1%, Sports 28%, FPS 9.1%, Shooter 6%, First-Person 3%

  44. #44 NBA BOUNCE
    65% 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 52.5%, Sports 47%, Singleplayer 0.5%

  45. #45 Hoop City Manager
    69% 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 49.3%, Sports 45.6%, Simulation 3.8%, Singleplayer 0.6%, Indie 0.6%

  46. #46 Street Hoop
    69% matchVery Positive81% of 59 reviews2019
    Dev: Digicon
    Windows

    The legendary 3 on 3 arcade basketball game returns.

    Why similar: Sports 69.9%, Basketball 27.2%, Indie 2.9%

  47. #47 Basket Manager
    68% 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 57.6%, Basketball 33.3%, Simulation 5.6%, Indie 2.4%, Singleplayer 1.2%

  48. #48 Basketball Club Story
    66% 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 48.1%, Sports 43.7%, Simulation 4.7%, Pixel Graphics 2.3%, Singleplayer 0.7%

  49. #49 JUST HOOPS
    68% matchPositive88% of 17 reviews2021
    Dev: Realcast
    Windows

    Take the live-action of arcade basketball into your living room! Inspired by 80’s arcade basketball, JUST HOOPS is an immersive gaming VR experience that features multiple play modes, challenges, and more than 45 levels of changing hoops!

    Why similar: Basketball 51.7%, Sports 39.8%, Physics 3%, First-Person 2.1%, Simulation 1.4%

  50. #50 Super Hoopers
    67% matchPositive86% of 14 reviews2022
    Dev: Snowly Games
    Windows

    Super Hoopers is a basketball-themed game featuring three playable characters where their purpose is to carefully aim and throw the ball in order to score awesome basketball trick shots. Watch out for the obstacles and enemies that might interfere in your way and beat all the available levels!

    Why similar: Basketball 55.5%, Sports 34%, Physics 3.4%, Linear 2.8%, Exploration 1.7%

  51. #51 VireFit
    70% 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 59.2%, Basketball 35.3%, Simulation 5.6%

  52. #52 NBA THE RUN
    67% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Play by Play Studios
    Windows

    Take your favorite NBA stars to iconic streetball courts around the world, in this fast-paced, online 3v3 basketball game. Stack wins, earn cred and become the GOAT of THE RUN. Who's Got Next?

    Why similar: Basketball 52.7%, Sports 47.3%

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