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Games like NBA Playgrounds

2017PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch73 % positive

An arcade 2-on-2 basketball game in the spirit of NBA Jam, packed with over-the-top dunks and special moves. It shines most in local or online multiplayer with friends.

  • Playing together in co-op
  • Co-op or multiplayer
  • Fast pace
  • Action-packed real-time combat

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In short: Games like NBA Playgrounds

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

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Up to three areas count more, the rest steps back.

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Games where this is clearly part of it are left out, no matter how well the rest fits.

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Best match

NBA Street V3

98 %Match

2005PlayStation, Xbox

Brings what grabs you about NBA Playgrounds: playing together in co-op and a fast pace.

Arcade 3-on-3 street basketball built around flashy tricks, over-the-top dunks and a trick meter that unlocks big special moves. Its exaggerated style shines especially in multiplayer.

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NBA 2K Playgrounds 2

Playing together in co-op

Arcade basketball in the spirit of NBA Jam: two-on-two street ball with over-the-top dunks, power-ups and a huge roster of current and retired NBA stars. Local and online multiplayer, plus a season mode and a ranked mode, are the main draws.

Mario Strikers: Battle League

Playing together in co-op

A fast, rule-free 5-on-5 soccer game starring Mario characters, where hard tackles, items and special shots create chaotic matches. It shines in local or online multiplayer, with gear to customize your team.

NFL Street 2

Playing together in co-op

Arcade street football played in urban arenas, with exaggerated tricks, wall passes and wall jukes. Fast, casual matches that shine most in multiplayer.

Disc Jam

Playing together in co-op

Disc Jam blends tennis, squash and air hockey into a fast arcade sport built around throwing and catching a glowing disc. Special abilities and quirky characters make it most fun in 2v2 matches on the couch or online.

NFL Blitz

Playing together in co-op

An over-the-top arcade take on American football with seven-a-side teams, exaggerated tackles and a fast pace. It shines most in local multiplayer matches.

FIFA Street 2

Gameplay comes before story

Arcade street football in four-a-side matches where flashy tricks and skill moves matter more than strict rules. In career mode you build your own player and team, earning currency for clothing and rating upgrades.

NFL Blitz 2000

Playing together in co-op

Over-the-top arcade football with brutal tackles, simple controls and the explosive On-Fire mode. Perfect for quick couch matches with up to four players.

Freestyle2: Street Basketball

Playing together in co-op

A free-to-play online street basketball game where you control a single player in your chosen position and use freestyle moves in team matches against other players. Teamwork and timing are central.

Sportsfriends

Playing together in co-op

A bundle of four distinct local multiplayer games built for couch play, from a pixel-art brawler to the motion-controlled Johann Sebastian Joust. The focus is on face-to-face competition and social fun in the same room.

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