- #1 Draft Day Sports: College Basketball 2020
97% 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 36.6%, Basketball 36.4% ★, Simulation 12.8%, Strategy 12.2%, Indie 2%
- #2 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 51.7% ★, Sports 28.6%, Simulation 9.9%, Strategy 8.6%, Singleplayer 0.6%
- #3 Draft Day Sports: College Basketball 2024
96% 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 51.3% ★, Sports 29.7%, Simulation 9.1%, Strategy 8.5%, Singleplayer 0.8%
- #4 Draft Day Sports: College Basketball 2021
95% 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 46.7% ★, Sports 31.8%, Simulation 11.4%, Strategy 8.6%, Singleplayer 0.9%
- #5 Backyard Basketball '01
93% 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 55.7% ★, Sports 38.6%, Simulation 5.2%, Singleplayer 0.5%
- #6 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 49.9% ★, Sports 31%, Strategy 9.6%, Simulation 9.5%
- #7 Draft Day Sports: College Basketball 2018
94% 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 60.1%, Simulation 19%, Strategy 17.8%, Indie 3.1%
- #8 Pro Basketball Manager 2023
89% 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 48.4% ★, Sports 34.3%, Strategy 8.8%, Simulation 7.3%, Singleplayer 0.6%
- #9 Franchise Hockey Manager 4
90% 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 62.3%, Strategy 18.1%, Simulation 17%, Indie 2.6%
- #10 Pro Basketball Manager 2022
88% 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 55.4% ★, Sports 29.5%, Simulation 10.4%, Strategy 3.5%, Singleplayer 0.7%
- #11 Franchise Hockey Manager 3
89% matchMixed58% of 98 reviews2016
Dev: Out of the Park Developments
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 15.1 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Franchise Hockey Manager 3 is the deepest, most authentic hockey strategy game you can find! Now officially licensed by the NHL®, so you can take the reins of your favorite franchise, FHM3 includes real 2016-2017 rosters for 22 playable leagues, a new gameplay mode that makes the game much more approachable, and tons of other new...
Why similar: Sports 62.9%, Strategy 17.5%, Simulation 17%, Indie 2.6%
- #12 Draft Day Sports: Pro Basketball 2026
83% 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 29.4%, Simulation 9.2%, Strategy 8.5%, Singleplayer 0.8%
- #13 Draft Day Sports: Pro Basketball 2025
84% 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 29.4%, Simulation 9.2%, Strategy 8.5%, Singleplayer 0.8%
- #14 Bowl Bound College Football
87% 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 61.5%, Strategy 19.9%, Simulation 18.6%
- #15 Draft Day Sports: College Basketball 2026
82% 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 51.4% ★, Sports 29.5%, Simulation 9.2%, Strategy 8.5%, Singleplayer 0.8%
- #16 Draft Day Sports: Pro Basketball 2022
84% 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 50.7% ★, Sports 30.2%, Simulation 9%, Strategy 8.7%, Singleplayer 0.8%
- #17 Franchise Hockey Manager 5
85% matchMixed60% of 154 reviews2018
Dev: Out of the Park Developments
Windows · Mac
Franchise Hockey Manager 5 is the only sports strategy game licensed by the NHL ® , including the real clubs, awards, and trophies associated with the greatest hockey league in the world. FHM 5 allows you to build your hockey franchise into a perennial Stanley Cup winner YOUR way, in the current 2018-19 season or back through the entire...
Why similar: Sports 61.1%, Simulation 18.5%, Strategy 17.4%, Indie 3%
- #18 Draft Day Sports: Pro Basketball 2024
82% 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 29.3%, Simulation 9.2%, Strategy 8.7%, Singleplayer 0.8%
- #19 Draft Day Sports: College Basketball 2023
81% 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 52.1% ★, Sports 28.8%, Simulation 9.3%, Strategy 8.5%, Singleplayer 0.6%
- #20 Draft Day Sports: Pro Basketball 2023
81% 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 51.8% ★, Sports 29.3%, Simulation 9.2%, Strategy 8.5%, Singleplayer 0.6%
- #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 52.9% ★, Sports 29.6%, Simulation 8.8%, Strategy 8.1%, Singleplayer 0.6%
- #22 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 28%, Simulation 9.6%, Strategy 8.3%, Singleplayer 0.6%
- #23 Campus Legends College Basketball
74% 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 50.5% ★, Sports 35.9%, Simulation 9.1%, Strategy 3.8%, Singleplayer 0.7%
- #24 Pro Basketball Manager 2024
76% 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 48.9% ★, Sports 35.9%, Simulation 8%, Strategy 5.7%, Indie 0.9%
- #25 Franchise Hockey Manager 6
78% matchMostly Positive78% of 333 reviews2019
Dev: Out of the Park Developments
Windows · Mac
Median: 8.0 hrsMean: 75.9 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Franchise Hockey Manager returns for the 2019-20 season with plenty of additions to the deepest, most authentic hockey strategy gaming experience you can find. Choose one of 32 leagues around the globe and select a team to guide to glory, including a chance at the ultimate prize, the Stanley Cup®.
Why similar: Sports 60.8%, Strategy 18.1%, Simulation 18%, Indie 3.1%
- #26 International Basketball Manager 26
71% 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 40.8%, Basketball 35.3% ★, Strategy 11.8%, Simulation 11.4%, Singleplayer 0.7%
- #27 Hoop Land
69% 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 53.9% ★, Sports 37.3%, Simulation 8.2%, Singleplayer 0.6%
- #28 Clash of Peaks: Dynasty in Your Grasp
70% 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 61.9% ★, Sports 33.6%, Simulation 3.8%, Singleplayer 0.6%
- #29 Basketball Legacy Manager 25
72% 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 45.8% ★, Sports 39.1%, Simulation 14.3%, Singleplayer 0.8%
- #30 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% ★, Sports 39.6%, Simulation 4.7%, Singleplayer 0.7%
- #31 Basket Manager
72% 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 41.6%, Basketball 32.5% ★, Simulation 13.7%, Strategy 9%, Indie 2.3%
- #32 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: Sports 43.6%, Basketball 42.5% ★, Simulation 14%
- #33 Draft Day Sports: Pro Basketball 2018
74% 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 58.6%, Simulation 19.3%, Strategy 19%, Indie 3.1%
- #34 Hoops VR
73% 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 46.8% ★, Sports 40%, Simulation 13.2%
- #35 BasketBlow
66% 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 62.1% ★, Sports 33.4%, Simulation 3.2%, Singleplayer 0.7%, Indie 0.5%
- #36 Handball Manager - TEAM
73% matchMixed61% of 18 reviews2017
Dev: UniqueGames
Windows
Your know how and feeling decides about win or loss. Send your team out for trainingscamps or increase the bonus and motivate your guys for unbelieveable performances. Maintain and enlarge your hall, negotiate with ad partners and if everything runs smoothly enjoy your fame.
Why similar: Sports 62.1%, Simulation 19.6%, Strategy 18.3%
- #37 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 53.6% ★, Sports 25.2%, Simulation 21.2%
- #38 Pro Basketball Manager 2025
67% 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 52.3% ★, Sports 32.4%, Strategy 7.7%, Simulation 6.8%, Indie 0.5%
- #39 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 49.9% ★, Sports 33.6%, Simulation 12.2%, Strategy 3.2%, Indie 0.6%
- #40 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 59.5% ★, Sports 32.1%, Simulation 7.9%, Singleplayer 0.5%
- #41 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 54.3% ★, Sports 37%, Simulation 7.4%, Indie 1.3%
- #42 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 52.6% ★, Sports 36%, Simulation 10.3%, Indie 0.6%, Singleplayer 0.5%
- #43 Jaxx Blorgin's UFO Jam
64% 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 59.5% ★, Sports 40.1%, Indie 0.4%
- #44 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 61.1% ★, Sports 33.7%, Strategy 3.7%, Singleplayer 0.8%, Indie 0.6%
- #45 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 64.8% ★, Sports 29.8%, Indie 3.9%, Singleplayer 1.4%
- #46 NBA 2K25
63% 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 63.7% ★, Sports 28%, Simulation 8.1%, Singleplayer 0.2%
- #47 Basketball Classics
67% 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 48.6% ★, Sports 48.1%, Indie 2.6%, Singleplayer 0.7%
- #48 Hooptown Hero
64% 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 62.7% ★, Sports 36.5%, Singleplayer 0.8%
- #49 Big Flip Basketball
67% 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 67.3% ★, Sports 31.8%, Singleplayer 0.9%