- #1 Draft Day Sports: College Basketball 2023
96% 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 46.6% ★, Sports 30.8%, Simulation 11.5%, Strategy 8.5%, 2D 1.3%
- #2 Draft Day Sports: College Basketball 2018
97% matchMixed64% of 11 reviews2018
Dev: Wolverine Studios
Windows
Draft Day Sports: College Basketball 2018 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 59.3%, Simulation 21.5%, Strategy 16.3%, Indie 2.9%
- #3 Draft Day Sports: College Basketball 2022
96% 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 46.1% ★, Sports 30.5%, Simulation 12.2%, Strategy 8.6%, 2D 1.4%
- #4 Draft Day Sports: College Basketball 2020
95% 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 38.6%, Basketball 32% ★, Simulation 15.5%, Strategy 12%, Indie 2%
- #5 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 45.9% ★, Sports 32.7%, Simulation 11.1%, Strategy 8.7%, Singleplayer 0.9%
- #6 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 46.6% ★, Sports 31.9%, Simulation 11.4%, Strategy 8.6%, Singleplayer 0.9%
- #7 Bowl Bound College Football
94% matchMixed58% of 123 reviews2015
Dev: Grey Dog SoftwarePub: Viva Meda
Windows
One of the best college football simulation engines available, Bowl Bound College Football is the simulation game college football fans have been waiting for!
Why similar: Sports 60.7%, Simulation 21%, Strategy 18.3%
- #8 Draft Day Sports: Pro Basketball 2023
93% 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 46.3% ★, Sports 31.3%, Simulation 11.2%, Strategy 8.5%, 2D 1.3%
- #9 Draft Day Sports: College Basketball 2024
92% 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 46.4% ★, Sports 32.2%, Simulation 11.3%, Strategy 8.5%, Singleplayer 0.9%
- #10 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 46.7% ★, Sports 31.8%, Simulation 11.4%, Strategy 8.6%, Singleplayer 0.9%
- #11 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 46.7% ★, Sports 31.8%, Simulation 11.4%, Strategy 8.6%, Singleplayer 0.9%
- #12 Draft Day Sports: Pro Basketball 2026
89% 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 46.7% ★, Sports 31.8%, Simulation 11.4%, Strategy 8.6%, Singleplayer 0.9%
- #13 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 46.6% ★, Sports 31.7%, Simulation 11.4%, Strategy 8.7%, Singleplayer 0.9%
- #14 Basketball Legacy Manager 26
85% 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 47.5% ★, Sports 31.8%, Simulation 10.8%, Strategy 8.1%, 2D 1%
- #15 Draft Day Sports: Pro Basketball 2021
88% 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 48% ★, Sports 30.4%, Simulation 11.9%, Strategy 8.4%, Singleplayer 0.7%
- #16 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 43.4% ★, Sports 38.1%, Simulation 9.7%, Strategy 5.7%, 2D 1.6%
- #17 Basketball Pro Management 2015
86% 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 45.1% ★, Sports 33.4%, Simulation 11.8%, Strategy 9.6%
- #18 Pro Basketball Manager 2023
82% 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 43.1% ★, Sports 36.6%, Simulation 8.9%, Strategy 8.8%, 2D 1.4%
- #19 Campus Legends College Basketball
78% 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 45.4% ★, Sports 38.7%, Simulation 11.3%, Strategy 3.8%, Singleplayer 0.8%
- #20 Basket Manager
80% 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 43.4%, Basketball 28.3% ★, Simulation 16.4%, Strategy 8.7%, Indie 2.3%
- #21 Pro Basketball Manager 2016
84% 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 45.8%, Basketball 37.4% ★, Simulation 16.8%
- #22 International Basketball Manager 26
76% 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 42.2%, Basketball 30.5% ★, Simulation 13.5%, Strategy 11.4%, 2D 1.7%
- #23 Hoop Land
73% 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 47.8% ★, Sports 39.6%, Simulation 10%, 2D 2%, Singleplayer 0.7%
- #24 Basketball Legacy Manager 25
77% 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 40.5%, Basketball 39.7% ★, Simulation 16.9%, 2D 2%, Singleplayer 0.9%
- #25 Pro Basketball Manager 2022
77% 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 49.8% ★, Sports 31.7%, Simulation 12.8%, Strategy 3.4%, 2D 1%
- #26 Draft Day Sports: Pro Basketball 2018
79% matchMixed50% of 16 reviews2017
Dev: Wolverine Studios
Windows
Draft Day Sports: Pro Basketball 2018 puts you in the role of general manager of your favorite professional 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: Sports 57.8%, Simulation 21.9%, Strategy 17.4%, Indie 2.9%
- #27 Backyard Basketball '01
71% 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 50.8% ★, Sports 42.1%, Simulation 6.5%, Singleplayer 0.6%
- #28 Clash of Peaks: Dynasty in Your Grasp
72% 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 57.2% ★, Sports 37.2%, Simulation 4.8%, Singleplayer 0.7%
- #29 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 50.2% ★, Sports 43.2%, Simulation 5.9%, Singleplayer 0.8%
- #30 World Basketball Manager 2010
81% 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 47.6% ★, Sports 26.7%, Simulation 25.7%
- #31 Hoops VR
78% 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 42.4%, Basketball 41.5% ★, Simulation 16%
- #32 Pro Basketball Manager 2025
70% 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 47% ★, Sports 34.8%, Simulation 8.3%, Strategy 7.7%, 2D 1.2%
- #33 Fast Break
74% 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 53.5% ★, Sports 34.4%, Simulation 9.7%, 2D 1.8%, Singleplayer 0.6%
- #34 Basketball Club Story
71% 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 44.2% ★, Sports 35.6%, Simulation 14.8%, Strategy 3.2%, 2D 1.1%
- #35 Nothin' But Net
75% 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 49.3% ★, Sports 40.2%, Simulation 9.2%, Indie 1.3%
- #36 Hoop City Manager
71% 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 46.7% ★, Sports 38.3%, Simulation 12.6%, 2D 1.2%, Indie 0.6%
- #37 VireFit
73% 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 49%, Basketball 33% ★, Simulation 18%
- #38 FIRE HEAT
70% 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 44.7%, Basketball 35% ★, Simulation 18.6%, Singleplayer 0.9%, Indie 0.8%
- #39 OlympicVR
73% match4 user reviews25% of 4 reviews2017
Dev: Anarkica Games
Windows
OlympicVR is a singleplayer/party game for HTC Vive. Get yourself in action and challenge friends in different disciplines to find out who will win. Three difficulty modes (easy, normal and extreme) will change the experience adding unique elements to the game.
Why similar: Sports 69.9%, Simulation 26.4%, Indie 3.7%
- #40 Basketball Classics
69% 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 52.3%, Basketball 44.2% ★, Indie 2.7%, Singleplayer 0.9%
- #41 Indoor Rock Climbing VR
72% match8 user reviews25% of 8 reviews2017
Dev: Builder7
Windows
Fun and simple indoor Virtual Reality rock climbing center for both casual and avid gamers. Precise hands-on movement. Music included.
Why similar: Sports 69.9%, Simulation 26.4%, Indie 3.7%
- #42 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 57% ★, Sports 37.6%, Strategy 3.8%, Singleplayer 0.9%, Indie 0.7%
- #43 Basketball Hoop
70% 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 60.7% ★, Sports 33.4%, Indie 4.2%, Singleplayer 1.8%
- #44 Midnight Hoops
66% 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 54% ★, Sports 31.9%, Simulation 12.6%, Indie 0.8%, Singleplayer 0.7%
- #45 Ultimate Dunk Shooter
67% 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 51.6% ★, Sports 45.4%, 2D 2.1%, Singleplayer 0.9%
- #46 Franchise Hockey Manager 4
69% matchMixed65% of 146 reviews2017
Dev: Out of the Park Developments
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.6 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 97%
The Most Hockey Ever! Franchise Hockey Manager 4 is the deepest, most authentic hockey strategy game available. FHM 4 is officially licensed by the NHL®, includes real 2017-18 rosters, packs even more features than any of its predecessors, and takes the series to a whole new level in terms of realism and gameplay.
Why similar: Sports 61.6%, Simulation 19.3%, Strategy 16.7%, Indie 2.5%
- #47 BasketBlow
61% 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 57.5% ★, Sports 37%, Simulation 4.1%, Singleplayer 0.8%, Indie 0.6%
- #48 Jaxx Blorgin's UFO Jam
60% 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 54% ★, Sports 43.6%, 2D 1.9%, Indie 0.5%
- #49 Executive Hockey
66% match8 user reviews50% of 8 reviews2021
Dev: Rally Call Software
Windows
Rally Call Software presents Executive Hockey, a brand new hockey management sim. Be the GM. Be the coach. Be the champion.
Why similar: Sports 59.5%, Simulation 22.5%, Strategy 18%