- #1 Hoop Land
97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 691 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 43.1% ★, Sports 24.8%, Retro 7.1%, Character Customization 5.2%, Simulation 4.5%
- #2 NBA 2K25
96% matchMixed59% of 42,897 reviews2024
Dev: Visual ConceptsPub: 2K
Windows
Median: 34.4 hrsMean: 101.2 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 46.5% ★, Sports 16.2%, Team-Based 8.9%, Character Customization 6.6%, Immersive Sim 6%
- #3 Storm The Court
94% 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 44.4% ★, Sports 16.8%, Moddable 15.3% ★, Character Customization 9%, Simulation 4.3%
- #4 Fast Break
94% match2 user reviews100% of 2 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 53.9% ★, Sports 22.8%, Retro 8.1%, Simulation 4.7%, Multiplayer 3.3%
- #5 Chinese Basketball Manager
93% matchNo user reviews
Dev: DaiFire
Windows
Manage your team, train your players, build your dynasty, and watch young prospects with a passion for singing, dancing, rapping, and basketball live up to their talent!
Why similar: Basketball 62.9% ★, Sports 17.4%, Immersive Sim 6.2%, Management 5.1%, Simulation 5%
- #6 NBA THE RUN
91% matchMixed69% of 935 reviews2026
Dev: Play by Play Studios
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 79%
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 49.5% ★, Sports 22.1%, Team-Based 13.5%, Multiplayer 6.8%, Character Customization 3.9%
- #7 NBA 2K27
89% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Visual ConceptsPub: 2K
Windows
The hustle doesn’t stop and the run never ends in NBA 2K27. Chase greatness around the clock in MyCAREER, MyTEAM, and MyNBA, and make your hoop dreams a reality.
Why similar: Basketball 43.1% ★, Sports 26.3%, Character Customization 8.4%, Multiplayer 4.8%, Local Multiplayer 4.4%
- #8 NBA BOUNCE
87% matchPositive88% of 24 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 49% ★, Sports 25%, Character Customization 9.4%, Team-Based 9.4%, PvP 4.4%
- #9 Pro Basketball Manager 2025
86% 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 46.9% ★, Sports 22.8%, Immersive Sim 12.9%, Moddable 7.8% ★, Management 4%
- #10 Olympic Basketball
86% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2020
Dev: Pix Arts
Windows · Mac
Dribble, slam, dunk, score and win the Olympics!
Why similar: Basketball 51.4% ★, Sports 27.2%, Local Multiplayer 7.6%, Multiplayer 5.8%, PvP 3.2%
- #11 Jaxx Blorgin's UFO Jam
84% 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 50.8% ★, Sports 26.9%, Local Multiplayer 6%, PvP 4.8%, Retro 4.2%
- #12 Hoops Ahead: Basketball Manager
85% 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 45.9% ★, Moddable 16.1% ★, Sports 16%, Character Customization 6.1%, Simulation 4.3%
- #13 Hoop Empire
83% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: Scotsmore Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Draft rookies, negotiate trades, manage your cap, and create your dream franchise in this deep basketball management sim. Choose your path as a coach or an owner of one of 30 teams and build a championship dynasty one decision at a time. Customize rosters or draft classes for a unique experience.
Why similar: Basketball 51.6% ★, Sports 24.1%, Immersive Sim 8.1%, Simulation 7.6%, Management 3%
- #14 Statto Complete Basketball
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Statto Software
Windows · Linux
Take control of your own basketball world where you are the head coach, general manager, and commissioner!
Why similar: Basketball 42.8% ★, Sports 28.2%, Moddable 14.2% ★, Simulation 8.5%, Management 3.1%
- #15 NBA 2K26
80% matchMixed64% of 32,726 reviews2025
Dev: Visual ConceptsPub: 2K
Windows
Median: 25.9 hrsMean: 77.8 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Bragging rights are on the line in MyCAREER, MyTEAM, MyNBA, The W, and Play Now. Showcase your bag of moves with hyper realism, Powered by ProPLAY™, and challenge your friends, or rivals, in NBA 2K26’s competitive modes—and leave no doubt that you wear the crown.
Why similar: Basketball 38.8% ★, Sports 13.3%, Team-Based 12%, Character Customization 8.1%, Immersive Sim 6.3%
- #16 Pickup Basketball VR
82% 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 48.9% ★, Sports 27.9%, Multiplayer 8.3%, Immersive Sim 4.8%, Character Customization 4.2%
- #17 Hardwood Basketball Manager
79% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: Mythic Flux Foundry
Windows
Run a basketball club across seven connected leagues, from a college program to a pro front office to a club in Spain. Draw up your own plays and zone defenses, then take them online against another coach. Step away and the league keeps moving without you.
Why similar: Basketball 49.2% ★, Sports 17.1%, Moddable 12.4% ★, PvP 4.6%, Management 4.2%
- #18 International Basketball Manager 22
79% 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 50.6% ★, Sports 18.8%, Immersive Sim 11.1%, Team-Based 10.8%, Simulation 5%
- #19 Draft Day Sports: College Basketball 2023
78% 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 62.7% ★, Sports 27.2%, Simulation 7.3%, 2D 2%, Singleplayer 0.7%
- #20 Street Basketball Online
77% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: MrVanity
Windows
Bring the thrill of street basketball to the digital court! Street Basketball Online invites you and your friends to competitive multiplayer basketball matches. Experience fast-paced gameplay, show off your skills, and dominate the court in intense PvP matchups!
Why similar: Basketball 55.7% ★, Sports 32.1%, Multiplayer 7.5%, PvP 4.7%
- #21 Draft Day Sports: Pro Basketball 2023
78% 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 62.4% ★, Sports 27.7%, Simulation 7.2%, 2D 2.1%, Singleplayer 0.7%
- #22 Pro Basketball Manager 2024
76% 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: Basketball 55% ★, Sports 31.7%, Simulation 5.8%, Management 4.5%, 2D 2.3%
- #23 Draft Day Sports: Pro Basketball 2021
77% 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 62.2% ★, Sports 25.8%, Simulation 7.3%, Management 4%, Singleplayer 0.6%
- #24 Pro Basketball Manager 2026
75% matchMostly Positive70% of 131 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 49.2% ★, Sports 17.3%, Moddable 12.9% ★, Immersive Sim 8.7%, Simulation 4.9%
- #25 The Daily Baller
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Pierce Games
Windows
Roll, bounce, and shoot your way through creative physics-based basketball challenges where precision and control are everything. Prove you are the true Daily Baller!
Why similar: Basketball 55.7% ★, Sports 31.1%, Character Customization 10.9%, Arcade 1.8%, Singleplayer 0.5%
- #26 Basketball Legacy Manager 26
75% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Basketball Legacy Manager
Windows · Mac
Build the ultimate legacy as the general manager of a professional basketball team!
Why similar: Basketball 60.5% ★, Sports 26.6%, Simulation 6.5%, Management 4.3%, 2D 1.5%
- #27 Draft Day Sports: College Basketball 2025
74% 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 63.4% ★, Sports 28.3%, Simulation 7.4%, Singleplayer 0.9%
- #28 Draft Day Sports: Pro Basketball 2026
74% matchPositive92% of 12 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 63.4% ★, Sports 28.3%, Simulation 7.4%, Singleplayer 0.9%
- #29 Draft Day Sports: College Basketball 2026
73% 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 63.4% ★, Sports 28.5%, Simulation 7.2%, Singleplayer 0.9%
- #30 Draft Day Sports: Pro Basketball 2025
73% 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 63.4% ★, Sports 28.3%, Simulation 7.4%, Singleplayer 0.9%
- #31 Backyard Basketball '01
71% matchVery Positive89% of 157 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 55.6% ★, Sports 30.2%, Retro 4.2%, Pixel Graphics 3.6%, Simulation 3.4%
- #32 Draft Day Sports: College Basketball 2024
73% 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 63.1% ★, Sports 28.7%, Simulation 7.3%, Singleplayer 0.9%
- #33 Draft Day Sports: Pro Basketball 2024
72% 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 63.4% ★, Sports 28.3%, Simulation 7.4%, Singleplayer 0.9%
- #34 Draft Day Sports: Pro Basketball 2022
72% matchMixed60% of 20 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 62.6% ★, Sports 29.3%, Simulation 7.2%, Singleplayer 0.8%
- #35 Super Basketball Classics
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Namo GamoPub: Acclaim, Inc.
Windows
Classic arcade basketball returns with a twist. Super Basketball Classics Featuring the World Famous Harlem Globetrotters combines retro-inspired gameplay, modern upgrades, and Globetrotter flair for the ultimate hoops showdown.
Why similar: Basketball 45.7% ★, Sports 17.5%, Character Customization 9.7%, Retro 6.1%, Pixel Graphics 4.7%
- #36 Basketball Simulator
70% 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 51.5% ★, Sports 18.4%, Immersive Sim 11%, Character Customization 7.7%, Simulation 4.9%
- #37 Draft Day Sports: College Basketball 2021
71% 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 57.4% ★, Sports 30.7%, Simulation 9.1%, 2D 1.7%, Singleplayer 1%
- #38 Campus Legends College Basketball
69% matchVery Positive91% of 81 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 56.5% ★, Sports 31.5%, Simulation 6.6%, Management 4.7%, Singleplayer 0.7%
- #39 Draft Day Sports: College Basketball 2022
70% 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 62.4% ★, Sports 27.1%, Simulation 7.8%, 2D 2.1%, Singleplayer 0.6%
- #40 Pro Basketball Manager 2022
69% 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 61% ★, Sports 25.5%, Simulation 7.4%, Management 4%, 2D 1.4%
- #41 Dudelings: Arcade Sportsball
68% matchPositive100% of 21 reviews2024
Dev: Heavy Element
Windows · Linux
Dudelings: Arcade Sportsball is a fast-paced sportslike. A cross between Pong and Foosball, Dudelings delivers high-energy multiplayer fun!!
Why similar: Basketball 54.3% ★, Sports 19.5%, Local Multiplayer 5.8%, Multiplayer 5.3%, Pixel Graphics 5.1%
- #42 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 59.3% ★, Sports 25.2%, Local Multiplayer 4.6%, Multiplayer 3.5%, Immersive Sim 3.3%
- #43 BasketBlow
67% 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 60.2% ★, Sports 25.4%, Local Multiplayer 4.1%, Multiplayer 3.8%, PvP 2.1%
- #44 Basketball Pro Management 2015
70% 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 60.3% ★, Sports 29.4%, Simulation 7.5%, Management 2.8%
- #45 Basketball Classics
68% matchVery Positive92% of 186 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 48.5% ★, Sports 36.6%, Retro 7.3%, Local Multiplayer 6%, Arcade 1%
- #46 3on3 FreeStyle: Rebound
67% matchMixed62% of 4,427 reviews2020
Dev: Joycity
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 37.3 hrs≥1hr: 54%
3on3 FreeStyle: Rebound allows players to Team up for fast-paced street basketball, dive into single-player Career Mode PVE, and grow your skills with dynamic gameplay and enhanced Lumen-powered visuals.
Why similar: Basketball 50.5% ★, Team-Based 17.6%, Sports 11.9%, Character Customization 7.9%, Multiplayer 5.3%
- #47 Slam Dunk Basketball
67% 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 61.3% ★, Sports 34.6%, Simulation 3.4%, Singleplayer 0.6%
- #48 Hooptown Hero
66% 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 60.3% ★, Sports 27.6%, Character Customization 11.5%, Singleplayer 0.7%
- #49 Pro Basketball Manager 2023
66% 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 55.9% ★, Sports 31.1%, Simulation 5.5%, Management 4.8%, 2D 2.1%