What games are most similar to NBA 2K21?

The most similar games to NBA 2K21 include NBA 2K25, NBA 2K23, NBA 2K22, and more. These recommendations are based on shared tags, gameplay mechanics, and player behavior patterns.

What genre is NBA 2K21?

NBA 2K21 is a Simulation, Sports game with popular tags including Basketball, Sports, Simulation, Character Customization, Realistic.

Best basketball games like NBA 2K21?

If you're looking for more basketball games like NBA 2K21, try NBA 2K25, NBA 2K23, NBA 2K22. These share the Basketball tag and similar gameplay elements.

How does Nodal find games like NBA 2K21?

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 2K21. You can tune the blend between content-based and community-based recommendations.

Games like NBA 2K21 but more sports?

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

Games Like NBA 2K21

Top Similar Games to NBA 2K21

NBA 2K25 (2024) — Shared: Sports, Basketball, Simulation. Also features esports and controller. Tags: Sports, Basketball, Simulation
NBA 2K23 (2022) — Shared: Basketball, Sports, Simulation. Also features immersive sim and pvp. Tags: Basketball, Sports, Simulation
NBA 2K22 (2021) — Shared: Sports, Basketball, Simulation. Also features esports and singleplayer. Tags: Sports, Basketball, Simulation
NBA 2K24 (2023) — Shared: Sports, Basketball, Simulation. Also features esports and management. Tags: Sports, Basketball, Simulation
NBA 2K20 (2019) — Shared: Basketball, Sports, Simulation. Also features singleplayer and capitalism. Tags: Basketball, Sports, Simulation
NBA 2K19 (2018) — Shared: Sports, Basketball, Simulation. Also features singleplayer and esports. Tags: Sports, Basketball, Simulation
NBA 2K17 (2016) — Shared: Basketball, Sports, Multiplayer. Also features singleplayer and family friendly. Tags: Basketball, Sports, Multiplayer
NBA 2K16 (2015) — Shared: Sports, Basketball, Multiplayer. Also features singleplayer and great soundtrack. Tags: Sports, Basketball, Multiplayer
NBA 2K180 — Shared: Sports, Basketball, Multiplayer. Also features gambling and singleplayer. Tags: Sports, Basketball, Multiplayer
NBA Playgrounds (2017) — Shared: Sports, Basketball, Multiplayer. Also features arcade and co-op. Tags: Sports, Basketball, Multiplayer
3on3 FreeStyle: Rebound (2020) — Shared: Basketball, Team-Based, 3D. Also features pvp and third-person shooter. Tags: Basketball, Team-Based, 3D
NBA 2K26 (2025) — Shared: Sports, Basketball, Simulation. Also features gambling and esports. Tags: Sports, Basketball, Simulation
NBA 2K Playgrounds 2 (2018) — Shared: Sports, Basketball, Multiplayer. Also features arcade and co-op. Tags: Sports, Basketball, Multiplayer
Freestyle 2: Street Basketball (2015) — Shared: Basketball, Sports, Third Person. Also features pvp and time management. Tags: Basketball, Sports, Third Person
Tennis Elbow 4 (2026) — Shared: Sports, Simulation, Realistic. Also features indie and tennis. Tags: Sports, Simulation, Realistic
Super Mega Baseball 3 (2020) — Shared: Sports, Character Customization, 3D. Also features baseball and arcade. Tags: Sports, Character Customization, 3D
Slappyball (2024) — Shared: Sports, Multiplayer, Character Customization. Also features pvp and esports. Tags: Sports, Multiplayer, Character Customization
WWE 2K23 (2023) — Shared: Sports, Simulation, Multiplayer. Also features wrestling and pvp. Tags: Sports, Simulation, Multiplayer
Maximum Football (2025) — Shared: Sports, Simulation, Multiplayer. Also features free to play and local multiplayer. Tags: Sports, Simulation, Multiplayer
Dispatch (2025) — Shared: Action. Also features choices matter and story rich. Tags: Action
Madden NFL 23 (2022) — Shared: Sports, Character Customization, 3D. Also features football (american) and management. Tags: Sports, Character Customization, 3D
Megabonk (2025) — Shared: Action, 3D, Third Person. Also features action roguelike and roguelike. Tags: Action, 3D, Third Person
Bongo Cat (2025) — Shared: Simulation, Character Customization, Multiplayer. Also features cats and free to play. Tags: Simulation, Character Customization, Multiplayer
Slime Rancher 2 (2025) — Shared: Simulation, 3D, Action. Also features cute and relaxing. Tags: Simulation, 3D, Action
eFootball PES 2021 SEASON UPDATE (2020) — Shared: Sports, Multiplayer, Realistic. Also features football (soccer) and esports. Tags: Sports, Multiplayer, Realistic
Pro Cycling Manager 2020 (2020) — Shared: Simulation, Multiplayer, Sports. Also features singleplayer and management. Tags: Simulation, Multiplayer, Sports
Umamusume: Pretty Derby (2025) — Shared: Sports, Simulation, 3D. Also features anime and horses. Tags: Sports, Simulation, 3D
Slapshot: Rebound (2024) — Shared: Multiplayer, Sports, Action. Also features hockey and physics. Tags: Multiplayer, Sports, Action
INAZUMA ELEVEN: Victory Road (2025) — Shared: Sports, Character Customization, 3D. Also features football (soccer) and rpg. Tags: Sports, Character Customization, 3D
Dying Light: The Beast (2025) — Shared: Multiplayer, Action, Realistic. Also features zombies and open world. Tags: Multiplayer, Action, Realistic
Blue Archive (2025) — Features cute and funny.
Hoop Land (2025) — Shared: Sports, Simulation, Basketball. Also features 2d and retro. Tags: Sports, Simulation, Basketball
WWE 2K25 (2025) — Shared: Simulation, Sports, Character Customization. Also features wrestling and co-op. Tags: Simulation, Sports, Character Customization
DYNASTY WARRIORS: ORIGINS (2025) — Shared: Third Person, 3D, Action. Also features hack and slash and spectacle fighter. Tags: Third Person, 3D, Action
Wuthering Waves (2025) — Shared: Action, 3D, Third Person. Also features open world and anime. Tags: Action, 3D, Third Person
Knockout City™ (2021) — Shared: Multiplayer, Sports, Team-Based. Also features pvp and action-adventure. Tags: Multiplayer, Sports, Team-Based
TCG Card Shop Simulator (2024) — Shared: Simulation, 3D. Also features management and economy. Tags: Simulation, 3D
Tiny Bunny (2025) — Features visual novel and horror.
Nioh 3 (2026) — Shared: Action, Third Person, Character Customization. Also features action rpg and souls-like. Tags: Action, Third Person, Character Customization
Road to Empress I (2025) — Shared: Simulation. Also features choices matter and rpg. Tags: Simulation
Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon (2025) — Shared: Character Customization, Third Person, Action. Also features adventure and open world. Tags: Character Customization, Third Person, Action
REMATCH (2025) — Shared: Sports, Multiplayer, Simulation. Also features football (soccer) and pvp. Tags: Sports, Multiplayer, Simulation
Ghost Watchers (2025) — Shared: Multiplayer, Realistic, Team-Based. Also features horror and co-op. Tags: Multiplayer, Realistic, Team-Based
Third Person Basketball Court (2026) — Shared: Sports, Basketball, Third Person. Also features third-person shooter and esports. Tags: Sports, Basketball, Third Person
PGA TOUR 2K25 (2025) — Shared: Sports, Simulation, Realistic. Also features golf and family friendly. Tags: Sports, Simulation, Realistic
Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR'S CUT (2024) — Shared: Action, Third Person, Multiplayer. Also features open world and story rich. Tags: Action, Third Person, Multiplayer
Summer Clover (2024) — Shared: Simulation. Also features sexual content and hentai. Tags: Simulation
Nine Sols (2024) — Shared: Action. Also features metroidvania and souls-like. Tags: Action
Metaphor: ReFantazio (2024) — Shared: Third Person, 3D. Also features rpg and jrpg. Tags: Third Person, 3D
Legend of Heroes: Three Kingdoms (2025) — Shared: Simulation, 3D, Realistic. Also features early access and strategy. Tags: Simulation, 3D, Realistic
Rocksmith® 2014 Edition REMASTERED LEARN & PLAY (2024) — Shared: Simulation, Multiplayer. Also features music and rhythm. Tags: Simulation, Multiplayer
Revenge on gold diggers (2025) — Shared: Third Person. Also features rpg and story rich. Tags: Third Person
Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii (2025) — Shared: Action, Third Person, Character Customization. Also features adventure and pirates. Tags: Action, Third Person, Character Customization
Clash of Peaks: Dynasty in Your Grasp (2025) — Shared: Sports, Basketball, Third Person. Also features casual and action-adventure. Tags: Sports, Basketball, Third Person
WWE 2K24 (2024) — Shared: Sports, Simulation, Character Customization. Also features wrestling and fighting. Tags: Sports, Simulation, Character Customization
NBA BOUNCE (2025) — Shared: Sports, Basketball, Character Customization. Also features pvp and casual. Tags: Sports, Basketball, Character Customization
Draft Day Sports: Pro Basketball 2026 (2025) — Shared: Sports, Simulation, Basketball. Also features strategy and singleplayer. Tags: Sports, Simulation, Basketball
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 (2024) — Shared: Action, Multiplayer, Third Person. Also features warhammer 40k and co-op. Tags: Action, Multiplayer, Third Person
WWE 2K22 (2022) — Shared: Simulation, Sports, Multiplayer. Also features wrestling and pvp. Tags: Simulation, Sports, Multiplayer
Love Is All Around (2023) — Shared: Simulation, Multiplayer. Also features dating sim and sexual content. Tags: Simulation, Multiplayer