- #1 NBA 2K25
97% 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 53.7% ★, Sports 28.6%, Simulation 5.8%, Management 5.2%, Character Customization 4.3%
- #2 Campus Legends College Basketball
96% 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 46.2% ★, Sports 40%, Simulation 7.1%, Management 6.2%, Singleplayer 0.5%
- #3 Basketball Club Story
95% 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 45.4% ★, Sports 37.2%, Simulation 9.5%, Retro 3.2%, Pixel Graphics 2.7%
- #4 Pro Basketball Manager 2024
94% 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 44.8% ★, Sports 40%, Simulation 6.2%, Management 6%, 2D 2.5%
- #5 Basketball Classics
94% 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 48.2%, Basketball 40.1% ★, Retro 5.3%, Local Multiplayer 3.4%, Arcade 2.6%
- #6 International Basketball Manager 23
93% matchVery Positive86% of 199 reviews2022
Dev: UPLAY BasketballPub: UPLAY Online
Windows · Mac
Become the basketball manager of the moment and leave your mark by leading your own dynasty. Control all the management tools that International Basketball Manager 23 puts at your fingertips to take your team to the top. Manager, your time has come!
Why similar: Basketball 56.5% ★, Sports 29.6%, Simulation 7.8%, Management 6.2%
- #7 Pro Basketball Manager 2025
92% 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 48.9% ★, Sports 36.7%, Management 6.8%, Simulation 5.4%, 2D 2%
- #8 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 45.7% ★, Sports 39.4%, Management 6.3%, Simulation 5.9%, 2D 2.4%
- #9 International Basketball Manager 22
91% 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 54.9% ★, Sports 31.6%, Simulation 7.1%, Management 6.3%, Singleplayer 0.2%
- #10 Pro Basketball Manager 2026
89% 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 53.1% ★, Sports 28.9%, Management 7.5%, Simulation 6.9%, 2D 2.7%
- #11 Pro Basketball Manager 2016
90% 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 49.3%, Basketball 39.6% ★, Simulation 11.1%
- #12 Draft Day Sports: College Basketball 2020
89% 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 48.5%, Basketball 39.6% ★, Simulation 11.9%
- #13 Backyard Basketball '01
87% 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 46.7% ★, Sports 39.3%, Arcade 4.5%, Simulation 3.8%, Retro 3.1%
- #14 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 51.2% ★, Sports 33.1%, Simulation 8.2%, Management 5.4%, 2D 1.6%
- #15 Blacktop Hoops
86% matchVery Positive89% of 775 reviews2024
Dev: Vinci Games
Windows
Blacktop Hoops is the ultimate VR basketball game and sports experience. Embark on a hoops journey in career mode, ball against bots, hang out with friends in online courts, or climb the rankings in competitive pickup games. Do you have what it takes to become the GOAT?
Why similar: Basketball 53.7% ★, Sports 28.7%, Character Customization 5.4%, Arcade 4.7%, Simulation 4%
- #16 Legend Bowl
85% matchVery Positive87% of 945 reviews2021
Dev: Super Pixel Games
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 12.8 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Legend Bowl is a throwback to the classic 8-bit and 16-bit football games of the past. Take to the gridiron and fight your way to becoming a football legend! Enjoy sim-style gameplay, realistic weather, detailed stats, franchise mode, tournament mode, fully customizable rosters, and much much more!
Why similar: Sports 47.1%, Character Customization 9.5%, Local Multiplayer 8.8%, Retro 8.5%, Simulation 8.1%
- #17 Basketball Pro Management 2015
84% 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 50.2% ★, Sports 37.8%, Simulation 8.2%, Management 3.7%
- #18 Freestyle 2: Street Basketball
82% matchMostly Positive72% of 12,726 reviews2015
Dev: JOYCITY
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 21.3 hrs≥1hr: 60%
Freestyle 2: Street Basketball is a fast paced online arcade basketball game. Create your own unique player and compete in the online street league! Use variety of b-ball moves and customize your player! Team up with the best street ballers online and rise to the top!
Why similar: Basketball 61.6% ★, Sports 31.7%, Simulation 6.8%
- #19 Hoops VR
82% 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 45.5%, Basketball 43.9% ★, Simulation 10.6%
- #20 Golden Lap
79% matchVery Positive86% of 657 reviews2024
Dev: Funselektor Labs Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Step into the polished shoes of a racing team manager in the heart-stirring Golden Era of motorsport where every decision can lead to glory or gravel. With sleek minimalist charm and deep strategic gameplay, Golden Lap offers a unique experience in the motorsport management genre.
Why similar: Sports 31.1%, Retro 16.9%, Management 16.3%, Simulation 14.8%, Old School 14.4%
- #21 Street Hoop
81% matchVery Positive81% of 59 reviews2019
Dev: Digicon
Windows
The legendary 3 on 3 arcade basketball game returns.
Why similar: Sports 67.4%, Basketball 29.1% ★, Arcade 3.4%
- #22 Journey of Wrestling
78% matchVery Positive97% of 238 reviews2024
Dev: Clean Bean Studios
Windows
A wrestling management sim that's easy to pick up and play. Book fantasy matches, create epic stories and develop your wrestlers as you grow to dominate the industry. With extensive customization and depth, you can bring your wrestling dreams to life.
Why similar: Sports 57.8%, Simulation 12.1%, Management 10.7%, Character Customization 6.9%, Local Multiplayer 5.5%
- #23 Tape to Tape
77% matchVery Positive92% of 3,463 reviews2023
Dev: Excellent Rectangle
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 14.5 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Tape to Tape is a roguelite hockey game where every choice matters on your journey to build the best hockey team. Choose your path, hire unique players, discover synergies between them, pick unique abilities, bribe the referees or visit the Blademaster on your way to restore hockey's former glory.
Why similar: Sports 59%, Management 15.2%, Character Customization 14.4%, Arcade 9.7%, Singleplayer 1.8%
- #24 Fire Pro Wrestling World
78% matchVery Positive90% of 3,272 reviews2017
Dev: Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 50.1 hrs≥1hr: 67%
The greatest grappling game returns to take on the world! Customize every aspect of the match, from your wrestler to the ring itself, in your fight for the championship belt.
Why similar: Sports 66.3%, Simulation 16%, Character Customization 9.4%, Retro 5.5%, 2D 2.8%
- #25 Hockey Legacy Manager 25
76% matchVery Positive93% of 73 reviews2024
Dev: Hockey Legacy Manager
Windows
Build the ultimate legacy as the general manager of a professional hockey team!
Why similar: Sports 67.7%, Simulation 13.3%, Management 13.1%, 2D 5%, Singleplayer 0.9%
- #26 Pixel Cup Soccer - Ultimate Edition
75% matchVery Positive85% of 951 reviews2022
Dev: BATOVI Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 9.9 hrsMean: 9.9 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Pixel Cup Soccer is a retro-style arcade game. Play friendly matches, tournaments or create your team and lead it to glory in career mode! You can play it alone or with up to 8 friends, locally or through Steam remote, you can choose whether to play competitively, cooperatively, or even both!
Why similar: Sports 40.9%, Old School 14.3%, Retro 9.3%, Local Multiplayer 8.1%, Arcade 7.9%
- #27 Spikair Volleyball
75% matchVery Positive94% of 285 reviews2023
Dev: Choc Abyss
Windows
Control the 4 players of your volleyball team. Recruit players, train them and win tournaments to become the best volleyball club.
Why similar: Sports 41.8%, Retro 12%, Management 11.5%, Character Customization 9.9%, Simulation 9%
- #28 Dunk Lords
77% matchVery Positive86% of 57 reviews2020
Dev: Story Fort LLC
Windows
Dunk Lords is a two-on-two basketball beat 'em up featuring over-the-top special moves, devastating dunks, and game-changing equipment. Choose from 20 of the baddest ballers around, each with unique special attacks and abilities, and do battle on a variety of hazard-filled courts.
Why similar: Basketball 52.7% ★, Sports 28%, Retro 7.4%, Local Multiplayer 6.1%, Arcade 5.2%
- #29 Hockey Legacy Manager 26
73% matchVery Positive94% of 65 reviews2025
Dev: Hockey Legacy Manager
Windows
Build the ultimate legacy as the general manager of a professional hockey team!
Why similar: Sports 70.2%, Simulation 13.8%, Management 11.9%, 2D 3.2%, Singleplayer 0.9%
- #30 League Manager 2023
76% matchMixed42% of 150 reviews2023
Dev: AG SOFTPub: AG SOFT
Windows
Complete your own squad, try to win the league, and experience a thrilling win in the World Championship. The journey to E-Sport League glory awaits.
Why similar: Sports 63.7%, Simulation 14.7%, Management 13.6%, 2D 6.6%, Singleplayer 1.3%
- #31 Teamfight Manager
72% matchVery Positive87% of 5,795 reviews2021
Dev: Team Samoyed
Windows · Mac
Median: 8.4 hrsMean: 14.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Teamfight Manager is a simulation game where you are the coach of an e-sports team. You must manage players to set them up for matches. Make the best of pick & ban by evaluating the characteristics of the champions/players! A smart strategy can make up for a lack of individual player skills.
Why similar: Sports 31.6%, Management 29.7%, Simulation 26.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%, 2D 3.5%
- #32 Tennis Elbow Manager 2
73% matchVery Positive91% of 211 reviews2021
Dev: Mana Games
Windows · Mac
Become a tennis coach and manage up to 9 players: take care of training sessions, planning, sponsors, team members, and take control of them on the tennis court if you wish so! Will you be able to lead your players to the top of the world hierarchy?
Why similar: Sports 56.2%, Management 15.2%, Simulation 13%, Local Multiplayer 8.2%, 2D 5.8%
- #33 NBA 2K26
70% matchMixed66% of 18,088 reviews2025
Dev: Visual ConceptsPub: 2K
Windows
Median: 33.6 hrsMean: 84.1 hrs≥1hr: 97%
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 50% ★, Sports 36.3%, Simulation 5%, Management 3.4%, Character Customization 3.1%
- #34 Clutchtime™: Basketball Deckbuilder
70% matchVery Positive81% of 188 reviews2025
Dev: Bigosaur
Windows
Build your perfect deck and become a Champion.
Why similar: Basketball 62.6% ★, Sports 31.6%, 2D 3.1%, Local Multiplayer 1.6%, Simulation 0.9%
- #35 Football Coach: College Dynasty
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,422 reviews2025
Dev: Coach Apps
Windows · Mac
A true college football management game. Play as a coach or a school, recruit players, develop your team, and compete for national championships. Build a college football dynasty and become a coaching legend!
Why similar: Sports 71.2%, Simulation 17%, Management 11.2%, Singleplayer 0.6%
- #36 Handball Manager 2021
72% matchVery Positive87% of 82 reviews2021
Dev: netmin games
Windows
Finally state of the art handball management. Prove yourself as a manager and trainer in the daily business of professional handball.
Why similar: Sports 52.5%, Old School 11.8%, Management 11%, Simulation 10.3%, Retro 8.3%
- #37 Victory Road
71% matchVery Positive90% of 191 reviews2020
Dev: Strange Journey
Windows
Victory Road is a boxing simulator that uniquely puts you in the role of the coach, not the boxer! As a coach, the fate of your boxer’s career, and potentially his life, is in your hands. Raise your boxer and utilize various strategies to climb up the ranking board.
Why similar: Sports 74.1%, Simulation 17%, Management 2.8%, Retro 2.7%, Pixel Graphics 2.2%
- #38 Boeckham's Football Manager
69% matchVery Positive93% of 54 reviews2025
Dev: Bitbeast Games
Windows
An old-school football manager in the style of the management games of the 90s. Lead your team through the seasons, shaped by dynamic story events. Develop your club and yourself to gain reputation and conquer your league and the world.
Why similar: Sports 42.7%, Old School 16%, Retro 12.9%, Simulation 9.7%, Management 7.3%
- #39 Horse Racing Manager
67% matchVery Positive88% of 136 reviews2025
Dev: Sheep Meadow Road Games
Windows · Mac
Manage your own horse racing stables, breed and train future champions. Compete across diverse tracks, balance finances, manage staff, and expand your reach in the world of horse racing. Turn ambition into legacy, one choice at a time.
Why similar: Sports 53.3%, Management 17.2%, Simulation 14.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%, 2D 6.2%
- #40 Rec Center Tycoon - Management Simulator
71% matchMostly Positive73% of 323 reviews2019
Dev: Jarrod Brown
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 10.7 hrs≥1hr: 53%
Design, build and manage a recreation center! Host fitness classes, build swimming pools, arcade & entertainment areas, build event rooms to host parties & much more. With endless customisation, Rec Center Tycoon goes much more in-depth than your average business management simulator.
Why similar: Management 30.5%, Simulation 26.7%, Character Customization 15.7%, Pixel Graphics 12.9%, 2D 11.6%
- #41 College Bowl
68% matchVery Positive85% of 264 reviews2024
Dev: Super Pixel Games
Windows
College Bowl is a beautifully pixelated on-field simulation of American Football! Challenge college rivals on your way to winning a National title! Take on various game modes, including a deep Dynasty mode with in-depth recruiting, scouting, stat tracking, ranking, bowl games, yearly goals and more!
Why similar: Sports 60.9%, Character Customization 11.9%, Arcade 10.2%, Pixel Graphics 5.9%, 2D 5.5%
- #42 Beastieball
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 1,591 reviews2024
Dev: Wishes Ultd.Pub: Klei Publishing
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 26.2 hrs≥1hr: 79%
A turn-based volleyball RPG where you coach a sports team of Beasties! Your Beasties' relationships grow and change, unlocking new abilities and combo plays!
Why similar: Sports 83.5%, Character Customization 16.5%
- #43 World Basketball Tycoon
74% matchVery Negative16% of 108 reviews2013
Dev: Icehole GamesPub: Strategy First
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 14.5 hrs≥1hr: 40%
WBM Tycoon is a fresh look in sports strategy games that combines the classic manager game with the financial management and development of a Tycoon type game. As the Club Owner you must generate (or loan) the necessary funds in order to expand the club's facilities, raise the financial level and improve the team's roster.
Why similar: Simulation 65.2%, Management 34.8%
- #44 GOAL! The Club Manager
71% matchMostly Negative32% of 510 reviews2022
Dev: 2tainment
Windows
You are more than a coach. You are the undisputed club boss. Are you ready to dominate the league with your team in this re-imagining of the classic sports management franchise? Could you be the next manager sensation? Prove it!
Why similar: Sports 59.7%, Management 14.7%, Simulation 12.6%, Old School 11.5%, Singleplayer 1.5%
- #45 World Basketball Manager 2010
73% 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 52.4% ★, Sports 29.9%, Simulation 17.7%
- #46 Esports History
67% matchMostly Positive78% of 383 reviews2024
Dev: Quantum Gear Studios
Windows
Esports History is an RPG sim where you start as a regular guy, and work your way up to the very top of esports. Defeat bosses in tournaments, make a name for yourself within the esports community, and become a real pro!
Why similar: Sports 51%, Management 15.3%, Simulation 12.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%, 2D 6.2%
- #47 Tennis Elbow 4
63% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 952 reviews2026
Dev: Mana Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 25.2 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Created by and for tennis fans, Tennis Elbow 4 is a true tennis simulation built around anticipation, positioning and risk management. Easy to start, demanding to master, it delivers exceptional gameplay depth and long-term progression.
Why similar: Sports 73%, Simulation 16.8%, Local Multiplayer 8.5%, Singleplayer 1.7%
- #48 RoboDunk
67% matchVery Positive97% of 91 reviews2023
Dev: Jollypunch Games
Windows
DUNK FROM SPACE in the 1st basketball roguelite! Smash and blast in the replayable single player and coop campaign: buy robots, upgrade their stats and unlock tons of new skills. Choose your path among different opponents, traps and rewards.. Up to 4 players versus where every match is different!
Why similar: Basketball 54.5% ★, Sports 30.8%, Arcade 5.8%, Local Multiplayer 4.3%, Character Customization 3.9%
- #49 Around The World
66% matchVery Positive80% of 71 reviews2023
Dev: LobsterBunny Entertainment Inc
Windows
Basketball mini-game, shooting 3 pointers in sequence to complete the game. Played in a time based format or number of balls, or casually in practice mode.
Why similar: Basketball 64.7% ★, Sports 29.7%, Arcade 5%, Singleplayer 0.6%