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Games like NBA 2K22

2021USK 12PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified57 % positive

A realistic basketball simulation featuring real NBA and WNBA teams. Beyond matches, it offers the MyCareer player journey, the MyTeam card-collecting mode, and management modes like MyGM and MyLeague.

Lots of grind
Competing against other players
Lavish presentation
Playing together in co-op

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In short: Games like NBA 2K22

Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes NBA 2K22 special. The reasons are listed right on each game.

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Best match

NBA 2K19

97 %Match

2018USK 0PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified39 % positive

A realistic licensed NBA basketball simulation featuring MyCareer, an online social hub called the Neighborhood, and the MyTeam card mode. Player development and online matches are at the heart of it.

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EA Sports FC 25

Lots of grind

A licensed football simulation built around Ultimate Team, career mode and online matches. New this year are the 5v5 Rush mode and FC IQ tactical controls, with a focus on competitive play and building your club.

EA Sports FC 24

Lots of grind

The first entry under the EA Sports FC name delivers realistic football with a vast set of licensed leagues and competitions. Ultimate Team, Career Mode and online matches provide long-term play, especially against other people.

FIFA 22

Co-op or multiplayer

A realistic football simulation with a huge roster of licensed players, teams and stadiums. It shines in online multiplayer and in modes like Ultimate Team and Career.

MLB The Show 22

Realistic visuals

A realistic baseball simulation built around precise pitching and batting timing, with Road to the Show, Franchise and online Diamond Dynasty modes.

FIFA 20

Co-op or multiplayer

A realistic football simulation with licensed teams and leagues, online matches and the Ultimate Team mode for building your dream squad. The new VOLTA mode adds small-sided street football with a looser, more stylish feel.

EA Sports FC 26

Lots of grind

A licensed football simulation with career mode and heavy online play. New Archetypes make player styles feel more distinct, while Ultimate Team offers long-term collecting and squad building.

NHL 23

Playing together in co-op

A realistic ice hockey simulation featuring licensed NHL teams and players, with offline play, career modes and online multiplayer such as Hockey Ultimate Team.

NBA 2K23

Lots of grind

A detailed basketball simulation featuring NBA and WNBA teams, where you can build your own player career (MyCareer), a collectible team (MyTeam), or run whole franchises as a manager (MyGM, MyLeague). It focuses on true-to-life gameplay and online modes.

NBA 2K20

Lots of grind

A realistic licensed NBA basketball sim that pairs on-court play with a career mode, online play and a social neighborhood hub. Player customization and online competition are the main draws.