- #1 Campus Legends College Basketball
97% 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 42% ★, Sports 25.9%, Management 10.7%, Text-Based 10.1%, Simulation 7.5%
- #2 Basketball Legacy Manager 26
96% 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 46.6% ★, Sports 22.6%, Management 10.3%, Simulation 7.6%, Strategy 6.7%
- #3 Hoops Ahead: Basketball Manager
96% 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 37.4% ★, Sports 14.4%, Management 9.9%, Text-Based 9.6%, Moddable 6.1% ★
- #4 Draft Day Sports: Pro Basketball 2021
95% 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 50.1% ★, Sports 23%, Management 9.9%, Simulation 8.9%, Strategy 7.3%
- #5 Draft Day Sports: College Basketball 2022
94% 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 50.3% ★, Sports 24.1%, Simulation 9.5%, Strategy 7.8%, Text-Based 7.4%
- #6 Basketball Legacy Manager 25
93% 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 39.1% ★, Sports 28.9%, Simulation 11.9%, Sandbox 10.6%, Management 8.6%
- #7 Basketball Pro Management 2015
94% 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 48.8% ★, Sports 26.2%, Simulation 9.2%, Strategy 8.8%, Management 7%
- #8 Pro Basketball Manager 2024
92% 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 45.9% ★, Sports 29.2%, Management 11.7%, Simulation 7.3%, Strategy 5%
- #9 Pro Basketball Manager 2023
91% 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 44.3% ★, Sports 27.2%, Management 11.7%, Strategy 7.6%, Simulation 6.5%
- #10 International Basketball Manager 26
91% 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 31.1%, Basketball 31% ★, Grand Strategy 17.5% ★, Simulation 9.8%, Strategy 9.7%
- #11 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 54.2% ★, Sports 26.8%, Simulation 9.5%, Strategy 8.4%, Singleplayer 1.2%
- #12 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 54.2% ★, Sports 26.8%, Simulation 9.5%, Strategy 8.4%, Singleplayer 1.2%
- #13 Draft Day Sports: College Basketball 2025
89% 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 54.2% ★, Sports 26.8%, Simulation 9.5%, Strategy 8.4%, Singleplayer 1.2%
- #14 Draft Day Sports: Pro Basketball 2024
88% 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 54.1% ★, Sports 26.7%, Simulation 9.5%, Strategy 8.5%, Singleplayer 1.2%
- #15 Draft Day Sports: College Basketball 2026
87% 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 54.1% ★, Sports 26.9%, Simulation 9.5%, Strategy 8.4%, Singleplayer 1.2%
- #16 Draft Day Sports: College Basketball 2024
86% 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 54% ★, Sports 27.1%, Simulation 9.4%, Strategy 8.3%, Singleplayer 1.2%
- #17 Draft Day Sports: Pro Basketball 2022
86% 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 53.4% ★, Sports 27.6%, Simulation 9.3%, Strategy 8.5%, Singleplayer 1.1%
- #18 Draft Day Sports: College Basketball 2023
85% 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 54.8% ★, Sports 26.3%, Simulation 9.7%, Strategy 8.4%, Singleplayer 0.9%
- #19 Pro Basketball Manager 2025
84% 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 42.9% ★, Sports 23%, Management 11.4%, Text-Based 6.2%, Strategy 5.9%
- #20 Draft Day Sports: Pro Basketball 2023
84% 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 54.5% ★, Sports 26.7%, Simulation 9.5%, Strategy 8.4%, Singleplayer 0.9%
- #21 Pro Basketball Manager 2026
83% matchMostly Positive76% of 84 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 42.5% ★, Sports 16.5%, Management 11.5%, Text-Based 9.3%, Simulation 6.3%
- #22 Draft Day Sports: College Basketball 2021
82% 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 49.3% ★, Sports 29.1%, Simulation 11.8%, Strategy 8.5%, Singleplayer 1.4%
- #23 Pro Basketball Manager 2022
82% 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 52% ★, Sports 23.9%, Management 10.6%, Simulation 9.5%, Strategy 3%
- #24 Hoop Land
79% 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 49.7% ★, Sports 29.8%, Management 7.7%, Simulation 7.4%, Character Customization 4.5%
- #25 Storm The Court
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 26k
Windows
The ultimate college basketball experience! Recruit high school phenoms, upset the top ranked team on your home floor, and cut down the nets every March after winning the national championship!
Why similar: Basketball 45.6% ★, Sports 19%, Management 11.7%, Moddable 7.2% ★, Character Customization 7%
- #26 Basket Manager
78% 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 35.9%, Basketball 32.3% ★, Simulation 13.4%, Management 8.9%, Strategy 8.4%
- #27 Draft Day Sports: College Basketball 2020
77% 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 39.5% ★, Sports 34.4%, Simulation 13.7%, Strategy 12.4%
- #28 Slam Dunk Basketball
75% 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 56.4% ★, Sports 35.1%, Simulation 4.7%, Colorful 2.8%, Singleplayer 1%
- #29 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 45.2% ★, Sports 40.2%, Simulation 14.6%
- #30 World Basketball Manager 2010
76% 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 55.7% ★, Sports 22.7%, Simulation 21.6%
- #31 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 58.5% ★, Sports 27.3%, Simulation 7.6%, Management 5.8%, Singleplayer 0.7%
- #32 Backyard Basketball '01
72% 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 57% ★, Sports 34.2%, Simulation 5.3%, Colorful 2.9%, Singleplayer 0.7%
- #33 International Basketball Manager 22
73% 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 51.3% ★, Sports 21.1%, Management 11.2%, Simulation 7.6%, Strategy 6.8%
- #34 Hooptown Hero
72% 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 58.1% ★, Sports 29.4%, Character Customization 8.4%, Colorful 3.1%, Singleplayer 1%
- #35 Hoops VR
74% 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: Basketball 49.6% ★, Sports 36.7%, Simulation 13.7%
- #36 Clash of Peaks: Dynasty in Your Grasp
71% 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 64.7% ★, Sports 30.4%, Simulation 3.9%, Singleplayer 0.9%
- #37 NBA 2K25
70% matchMixed59% of 42,427 reviews2024
Dev: Visual ConceptsPub: 2K
Windows
Median: 34.1 hrsMean: 99.0 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Command every court with authenticity and realism Powered by ProPLAY™, giving you ultimate control over how you play in NBA 2K25. Define your legacy in MyCAREER, MyTEAM, MyNBA, and The W.
Why similar: Basketball 55.4% ★, Sports 21.1%, Management 10.3%, Simulation 6.9%, Character Customization 6%
- #38 BAMG2023
71% 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 31.8%, Basketball 28.1% ★, Simulation 13.1%, Strategy 10.6%, Management 8.6%
- #39 Full Court Heroes
70% matchMixed44% of 27 reviews2025
Dev: Tireswing Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
5-on-5 basketball that is a cross between arcade and simulation reminding you of 8 and 16-bit era games you loved but with modern features. Leave your all on the floor and lead your team to a title. Fast-paced game play, detailed stats, franchise mode, fully-customizable rosters, and much more!
Why similar: Basketball 51.4% ★, Sports 19.6%, Character Customization 8.5%, Moddable 8.4% ★, Simulation 6%
- #40 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 58% ★, Sports 34.2%, Simulation 7.8%
- #41 Big Flip Basketball
70% 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 66.9% ★, Sports 27.3%, Colorful 4.6%, Singleplayer 1.3%
- #42 Basketball Simulator
68% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: Hard Shark Games
Windows
Basketball Simulator delivers a true-to-life basketball shooting experience with intuitive controls. Step onto the court, sink impossible shots, and feel the crowd roar as you chase greatness. Will you become the ultimate three-point legend in your city?
Why similar: Basketball 55% ★, Sports 21.7%, Management 9%, Simulation 8%, Character Customization 6.3%
- #43 BFM 26
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Believr Games Pub: Believr Interactive
Windows
A deep football management simulation where you control tactics, transfers, training, and club development. Build your squad, outsmart rivals, and lead your team to glory.
Why similar: Sports 36.1%, Management 15.5%, Simulation 12.3%, Grand Strategy 10.6% ★, Strategy 10.4%
- #44 FIRE HEAT
68% 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: Basketball 40.2% ★, Sports 37.2%, Simulation 15.3%, Character Customization 6.2%, Singleplayer 1.1%
- #45 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 69.9% ★, Sports 27.9%, Singleplayer 2.2%
- #46 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 55.6% ★, Sports 33%, Simulation 10.7%, Singleplayer 0.7%
- #47 Pickup Basketball VR
67% 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 55.6% ★, Sports 35%, Simulation 3.7%, Character Customization 3.7%, Singleplayer 2%
- #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 52.7% ★, Sports 30.8%, Simulation 12.6%, Strategy 3.2%, Singleplayer 0.7%
- #49 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 57.7% ★, Sports 33.2%, Character Customization 8.6%, Singleplayer 0.5%
- #50 StackHoops
67% 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 64.4% ★, Sports 30.8%, Strategy 3.7%, Singleplayer 1.1%