What games are most similar to NBA 2K18?

The most similar games to NBA 2K18 include NBA 2K20, NBA 2K19, NBA 2K26, and more. These recommendations are based on shared tags, gameplay mechanics, and player behavior patterns.

What genre is NBA 2K18?

NBA 2K18 is a Simulation, Sports game with popular tags including Sports, Basketball, Gambling, Multiplayer, Simulation.

Best sports games like NBA 2K18?

If you're looking for more sports games like NBA 2K18, try NBA 2K20, NBA 2K19, NBA 2K26. These share the Sports tag and similar gameplay elements.

How does Nodal find games like NBA 2K18?

Nodal uses a hybrid recommendation system that combines tag similarity analysis with collaborative filtering from player behavior data. We analyze which games are frequently played by the same players and share similar tags to NBA 2K18. You can tune the blend between content-based and community-based recommendations.

Games like NBA 2K18 but more basketball?

To find games emphasizing basketball, use Nodal's tag filters to prioritize Basketball alongside Sports. You can also explore the basketball tag page directly.

Games Like NBA 2K18

Top Similar Games to NBA 2K18

NBA 2K20 (2019) — Shared: Basketball, Sports, Simulation. Also features capitalism and loot. Tags: Basketball, Sports, Simulation
NBA 2K19 (2018) — Shared: Sports, Basketball, Simulation. Also features esports and co-op. Tags: Sports, Basketball, Simulation
NBA 2K26 (2025) — Shared: Gambling, Sports, Basketball. Also features esports and 3d. Tags: Gambling, Sports, Basketball
NBA 2K17 (2016) — Shared: Basketball, Sports, Multiplayer. Also features action and character customization. Tags: Basketball, Sports, Multiplayer
NBA 2K16 (2015) — Shared: Sports, Basketball, Multiplayer. Also features co-op and controller. Tags: Sports, Basketball, Multiplayer
NBA 2K25 (2024) — Shared: Sports, Basketball, Simulation. Also features esports and 3d. Tags: Sports, Basketball, Simulation
NBA Playgrounds (2017) — Shared: Sports, Basketball, Multiplayer. Also features arcade and co-op. Tags: Sports, Basketball, Multiplayer
NBA 2K22 (2021) — Shared: Sports, Basketball, Simulation. Also features esports and 3d. Tags: Sports, Basketball, Simulation
NBA 2K21 (2020) — Shared: Basketball, Sports, Simulation. Also features character customization and action. Tags: Basketball, Sports, Simulation
NBA 2K Playgrounds 2 (2018) — Shared: Sports, Basketball, Multiplayer. Also features arcade and co-op. Tags: Sports, Basketball, Multiplayer
NBA 2K24 (2023) — Shared: Sports, Basketball, Simulation. Also features esports and 3d. Tags: Sports, Basketball, Simulation
NBA 2K23 (2022) — Shared: Basketball, Sports, Simulation. Also features immersive sim and pvp. Tags: Basketball, Sports, Simulation
3on3 FreeStyle: Rebound (2020) — Shared: Basketball, Singleplayer, Multiplayer. Also features team-based and pvp. Tags: Basketball, Singleplayer, Multiplayer
Dispatch (2025) — Shared: Singleplayer. Also features choices matter and story rich. Tags: Singleplayer
Hades II (2025) — Shared: Singleplayer. Also features action and roguelike. Tags: Singleplayer
Megabonk (2025) — Shared: Singleplayer, Multiplayer. Also features action roguelike and roguelike. Tags: Singleplayer, Multiplayer
DELTARUNE (2025) — Shared: Great Soundtrack, Singleplayer. Also features story rich and pixel graphics. Tags: Great Soundtrack, Singleplayer
Escape the Backrooms (2025) — Shared: Multiplayer, Singleplayer. Also features horror and online co-op. Tags: Multiplayer, Singleplayer
Slime Rancher 2 (2025) — Shared: Singleplayer, Simulation. Also features cute and relaxing. Tags: Singleplayer, Simulation
KLETKA (2026) — Features horror and co-op.
Abiotic Factor (2025) — Shared: Multiplayer, Simulation. Also features survival and online co-op. Tags: Multiplayer, Simulation
Bongo Cat (2025) — Shared: Singleplayer, Simulation, Multiplayer. Also features cats and free to play. Tags: Singleplayer, Simulation, Multiplayer
Tennis Elbow 4 (2026) — Shared: Sports, Simulation, Realistic. Also features indie and tennis. Tags: Sports, Simulation, Realistic
Umamusume: Pretty Derby (2025) — Shared: Gambling, Sports, Simulation. Also features anime and horses. Tags: Gambling, Sports, Simulation
ENA: Dream BBQ (2025) — Shared: Singleplayer. Also features surreal and adventure. Tags: Singleplayer
Dying Light: The Beast (2025) — Shared: Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Realistic. Also features zombies and open world. Tags: Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Realistic
MiSide (2024) — Shared: Singleplayer, Simulation. Also features psychological horror and cute. Tags: Singleplayer, Simulation
Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor (2025) — Shared: Singleplayer. Also features dwarf and action roguelike. Tags: Singleplayer
Satisfactory (2024) — Shared: Multiplayer, Simulation, Singleplayer. Also features base building and automation. Tags: Multiplayer, Simulation, Singleplayer
Cronos: The New Dawn (2025) — Shared: Singleplayer. Also features survival horror and horror. Tags: Singleplayer
The Last of Us™ Part II Remastered (2025) — Shared: Realistic, Singleplayer. Also features story rich and post-apocalyptic. Tags: Realistic, Singleplayer
Wuthering Waves (2025) — Shared: Singleplayer, Multiplayer, Great Soundtrack. Also features open world and anime. Tags: Singleplayer, Multiplayer, Great Soundtrack
Awaria (2024) — Shared: Singleplayer. Also features cute and free to play. Tags: Singleplayer
Draft Day Sports: Pro Basketball 2026 (2025) — Shared: Sports, Simulation, Basketball. Also features strategy and indie. Tags: Sports, Simulation, Basketball
ATLYSS (2024) — Shared: Multiplayer, Singleplayer. Also features action rpg and rpg. Tags: Multiplayer, Singleplayer
DYNASTY WARRIORS: ORIGINS (2025) — Shared: Singleplayer. Also features hack and slash and spectacle fighter. Tags: Singleplayer
Ghost Watchers (2025) — Shared: Multiplayer, Realistic, Singleplayer. Also features horror and co-op. Tags: Multiplayer, Realistic, Singleplayer
SILENT HILL 2 (2024) — Shared: Great Soundtrack, Singleplayer. Also features psychological horror and horror. Tags: Great Soundtrack, Singleplayer
Mouthwashing (2024) — Shared: Singleplayer. Also features psychological horror and horror. Tags: Singleplayer
Balatro (2024) — Shared: Singleplayer. Also features card game and roguelike. Tags: Singleplayer
Legend of Heroes: Three Kingdoms (2025) — Shared: Simulation, Realistic. Also features early access and strategy. Tags: Simulation, Realistic
Revenge on gold diggers (2025) — Features rpg and story rich.
Buckshot Roulette (2024) — Shared: Multiplayer, Gambling, Singleplayer. Also features dark and horror. Tags: Multiplayer, Gambling, Singleplayer
Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR'S CUT (2024) — Shared: Singleplayer, Multiplayer. Also features open world and action. Tags: Singleplayer, Multiplayer
Lethal Company (2023) — Features online co-op and horror.
Nine Sols (2024) — Shared: Singleplayer. Also features metroidvania and souls-like. Tags: Singleplayer
Clash of Peaks: Dynasty in Your Grasp (2025) — Shared: Sports, Basketball, Simulation. Also features casual and action-adventure. Tags: Sports, Basketball, Simulation
Voidtrain (2025) — Shared: Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Simulation. Also features open world survival craft and co-op. Tags: Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Simulation
Hoop Land (2025) — Shared: Sports, Simulation, Basketball. Also features 2d and retro. Tags: Sports, Simulation, Basketball
House of Legacy (2025) — Shared: Simulation, Singleplayer. Also features early access and diplomacy. Tags: Simulation, Singleplayer
skate. (2025) — Shared: Multiplayer, Sports, Simulation. Also features skateboarding and action. Tags: Multiplayer, Sports, Simulation
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 (2024) — Shared: Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Realistic. Also features warhammer 40k and action. Tags: Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Realistic
Mafia: The Old Country (2025) — Shared: Singleplayer, Realistic. Also features story rich and stealth. Tags: Singleplayer, Realistic
Slay the Princess — The Pristine Cut (2023) — Shared: Simulation, Singleplayer. Also features visual novel and choices matter. Tags: Simulation, Singleplayer
Assassin’s Creed Shadows (2025) — Shared: Singleplayer. Also features action and adventure. Tags: Singleplayer
Backyard Basketball '01 (2025) — Shared: Sports, Basketball, Simulation. Also features casual and arcade. Tags: Sports, Basketball, Simulation
Draft Day Sports: Pro Basketball 2025 (2024) — Shared: Sports, Simulation, Basketball. Also features strategy and indie. Tags: Sports, Simulation, Basketball
Love Is All Around (2023) — Shared: Singleplayer, Simulation, Multiplayer. Also features dating sim and sexual content. Tags: Singleplayer, Simulation, Multiplayer
Draft Day Sports: College Basketball 2025 (2025) — Shared: Sports, Simulation, Basketball. Also features strategy and indie. Tags: Sports, Simulation, Basketball
Esports Godfather (2024) — Shared: Simulation, Singleplayer, Sports. Also features management and strategy. Tags: Simulation, Singleplayer, Sports