Computed from player tags · Not ranked by quality
24 games like NBA 2K16 (2026)
Every game below overlaps with NBA 2K16 on things players said about it rather than on our opinion of what feels alike. Each entry shows what it matched on, so you can throw out the ones matching on the part you did not care about.
The short version
- Closest match: NBA 2K19, which made by the same studio, Visual Concepts.
- NBA 2K16 is tagged Sports, Basketball, Multiplayer, Simulation, Singleplayer, Realistic, Co-op, Great Soundtrack by Steam players. Those tags are what the matching runs on.
- 24 games qualify, each with at least fifty player reviews behind its sentiment figure.
- 6 are free to download, so you can test the resemblance yourself at no cost.
- 6 are from the same studio: NBA 2K19, NBA 2K17, NBA 2K23, NBA 2K22, NBA 2K24, NBA 2K20.
How these were matched
Steam tags carry the most weight, because players apply them and they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Souls-like, Atmospheric and Cozy exist as tags and as nothing else, which is exactly the vocabulary this question needs. Formal genres count for less, themes and a shared studio for more.
Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are thrown out before matching. Nearly everything is tagged Singleplayer, so matching on it is matching on nothing. That cutoff is computed from the catalogue rather than fixed, so it moves as the catalogue grows.
All 24, closest first
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NBA 2K19
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Visual Concepts; both open world and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Sports, Basketball and Simulation; released around the same time (2018).
NBA 2K celebrates 20 years of redefining what sports gaming can be. NBA 2K19 continues to push limits as it brings gaming one step closer to real-life basketball excitement and culture.
NBA 2K19 at a glance Released 2018 Studio Visual Concepts Player sentiment 39% positive of 22,571 Price Not listed SportsBasketballSimulationGreat SoundtrackControllerRealistic
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DiRT 4
Why it matched: both open world and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Simulation, Sports and Realistic; released around the same time (2017).
DiRT 4 is all about embracing fear. It’s about the thrill, exhilaration and adrenaline that is absolutely vital to off-road racing. It’s about loving the feeling of pushing flat out next to a sheer cliff drop, going for the gap that’s too small and seeing how much air you can get. Be Fearless.
DiRT 4 at a glance Released 2017 Studio Codemasters Player sentiment 80% positive of 16,257 Price Not listed SimulationSportsRealisticControllerOnline Co-OpGreat Soundtrack
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NBA 2K17
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Visual Concepts; shares 7 player tags including Basketball, Sports and Simulation; released around the same time (2016).
Following the record-breaking launch of NBA 2K16, the NBA 2K franchise continues to stake its claim as the most authentic sports video game with NBA 2K17. As the franchise that “all sports video games should aspire to be” (GamesRadar), NBA 2K17 will take the game to new heights and continue to blur the lines between video game and...
NBA 2K17 at a glance Released 2016 Studio Visual Concepts Player sentiment 54% positive of 8,786 Price Not listed BasketballSportsSimulationRealisticGreat SoundtrackControllerFree to Play
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Assetto Corsa Competizione
Why it matched: both open world and atmospheric; shares 5 player tags including Simulation, Realistic and Sports; released around the same time (2019).
Assetto Corsa Competizione, the official GT World Challenge videogame. Thanks to the extraordinary quality of simulation, you will experience the atmosphere of the GT3 championship. Compete against official drivers, teams, cars and official circuits reproduced to the highest quality ever seen.
Assetto Corsa Competizione at a glance Released 2019 Studio Kunos Simulazioni Player sentiment 93% positive of 48,018 Price $39.99 SimulationRealisticSportsControllerOnline Co-Op
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Forza Horizon 4
Why it matched: both open world and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Realistic, Online Co-Op and Controller.
Dynamic seasons change everything at the world’s greatest automotive festival. Go it alone or team up with others to explore beautiful and historic Britain in a shared open world.
Forza Horizon 4 at a glance Released 2021 Studio Playground Games Player sentiment 91% positive of 303,167 Price Not listed RealisticOnline Co-OpControllerSimulationSportsGreat Soundtrack
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Professional Fishing
Why it matched: both open world and atmospheric; shares 5 player tags including Free to Play, Simulation and Sports; released around the same time (2018).
Are you falling asleep with a rod? Never again! Professional Fishing will never let you fall asleep! Play an amazing fishing simulator and feel like a real angler! Create your own fishing club and compete with others!
Professional Fishing at a glance Released 2018 Studio MasterCode Player sentiment 76% positive of 4,260 Price Free Free to PlaySimulationSportsRealisticOnline Co-Op
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Project CARS 2
Why it matched: both open world and atmospheric; shares 5 player tags including Simulation, Realistic and Sports; released around the same time (2017).
THE ULTIMATE DRIVER JOURNEY! Project CARS 2 delivers the soul of motor racing in the world’s most beautiful, authentic, and technically-advanced racing game.
Project CARS 2 at a glance Released 2017 Studio Slightly Mad Studios Player sentiment 81% positive of 18,429 Price Not listed SimulationRealisticSportsControllerGreat Soundtrack
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eFootball PES 2020
Why it matched: both open world; shares 6 player tags including Sports, Free to Play and Simulation; released around the same time (2019).
Experience unparalleled realism and authenticity in this year's definitive football game: PES 2020.
eFootball PES 2020 at a glance Released 2019 Studio Konami Digital Entertainment Player sentiment 71% positive of 26,122 Price Not listed SportsFree to PlaySimulationOnline Co-OpRealisticController
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Copa Petrobras de Marcas
Why it matched: both open world; shares 6 player tags including Free to Play, Simulation and Sports; released around the same time (2015).
COPA PETROBRAS DE MARCAS is a 100% free official game simulating the thrill of competing wheel-to-wheel with models from various automakers in some of the main Brazilian race tracks.
Copa Petrobras de Marcas at a glance Released 2015 Studio Reiza Studios Player sentiment 68% positive of 2,903 Price Free Free to PlaySimulationSportsControllerOnline Co-OpGreat Soundtrack
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NBA 2K23
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Visual Concepts; shares 6 player tags including Basketball, Sports and Simulation.
Rise to the occasion in NBA 2K23. Showcase your talent in MyCAREER. Pair All-Stars with timeless legends in MyTEAM. Build your own dynasty in MyGM, or guide the NBA in a new direction with MyLEAGUE. Take on NBA or WNBA teams in PLAY NOW and feel true-to-life gameplay.
NBA 2K23 at a glance Released 2022 Studio Visual Concepts Player sentiment 62% positive of 51,410 Price Not listed BasketballSportsSimulationRealisticControllerOnline Co-Op
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Russian Fishing 4
Why it matched: both open world and atmospheric; shares 5 player tags including Free to Play, Simulation and Realistic.
Russian Fishing 4 is a fishing simulator with RPG elements. There is no story line and the whole process is based on the concept of an open, free to roam and free to play game.
Russian Fishing 4 at a glance Released 2021 Studio FishSoft LLC Player sentiment 61% positive of 90,224 Price Free Free to PlaySimulationRealisticSportsRPG
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NBA 2K22
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Visual Concepts; shares 6 player tags including Sports, Basketball and Simulation.
NOTE: All multiplayer servers for NBA 2K22 will be shutdown as of 12/31/2023. After that time, all game functions requiring online servers will no longer function.
NBA 2K22 at a glance Released 2021 Studio Visual Concepts Player sentiment 58% positive of 38,880 Price Not listed SportsBasketballSimulationRealisticControllerOnline Co-Op
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Ultimate Fishing Simulator
Why it matched: both open world and atmospheric; shares 4 player tags including Simulation, Sports and Realistic; released around the same time (2018).
Bored of waiting for a bite? Would you like to catch some fish? You're lucky - in Ultimate Fishing Simulator, fish bite like crazy! Spinning, float fishing, ground fishing, and more! Comprehensive fishing simulator that allows using various techniques, in different places around the world!
Ultimate Fishing Simulator at a glance Released 2018 Studio Ultimate Games S.A. Player sentiment 89% positive of 9,129 Price $19.99 SimulationSportsRealisticOnline Co-Op
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Steep
Why it matched: both open world and atmospheric; shares 4 player tags including Sports, Simulation and Great Soundtrack; released around the same time (2016).
Ride a massive open world across the Alps, where the powder is always fresh and the run never ends. Defy and master the mountain alone or with friends on skis, wingsuits, snowboards and paragliders. Record and share your best stunts.
Steep at a glance Released 2016 Studio Ubisoft Annecy Player sentiment 83% positive of 33,085 Price $29.99 SportsSimulationGreat SoundtrackRealistic
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Project CARS
Why it matched: both open world and atmospheric; shares 4 player tags including Simulation, Realistic and Sports; released around the same time (2015).
THE ULTIMATE DRIVER JOURNEY delivers the soul of motor racing in the world’s most beautiful, authentic, and technically-advanced racing game.
Project CARS at a glance Released 2015 Studio Slightly Mad Studios Player sentiment 79% positive of 14,438 Price Not listed SimulationRealisticSportsController
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NBA 2K24
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Visual Concepts; shares 6 player tags including Sports, Basketball and Simulation.
This product will no longer be available for purchase as of 10/30/2025. NOTE: All multiplayer servers for NBA 2K24 will be shutdown as of 12/31/2025. After that time, all game functions requiring online servers will no longer function.
NBA 2K24 at a glance Released 2023 Studio Visual Concepts Player sentiment 32% positive of 44,149 Price Not listed SportsBasketballSimulationRealisticControllerOnline Co-Op
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NBA 2K20
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Visual Concepts; shares 5 player tags including Basketball, Sports and Simulation; released around the same time (2019).
NOTE: All multiplayer servers for NBA 2K20 will be shutdown as of 12/31/2021. After that time, all game functions requiring online servers will no longer function.
NBA 2K20 at a glance Released 2019 Studio Visual Concepts Player sentiment 50% positive of 60,409 Price Not listed BasketballSportsSimulationControllerRealistic
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CarX Drift Racing Online
Why it matched: both open world; shares 5 player tags including Simulation, Online Co-Op and Controller; released around the same time (2017).
Master realistic drift physics, tune 120+ cars and drift online with up to 16 players across platforms. Compete in TOP-32, build unique setups and explore hundreds of community-made Workshop maps.
CarX Drift Racing Online at a glance Released 2017 Studio CarX Technologies, LLC Player sentiment 95% positive of 89,251 Price $16.99 SimulationOnline Co-OpControllerRealisticSports
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Star Wars: The Old Republic
Why it matched: both open world and atmospheric; shares 4 player tags including Free to Play, RPG and Great Soundtrack; released around the same time (2011).
STAR WARS™: The Old Republic™ is a free-to-play MMORPG that puts you at the center of your own story-driven saga. Play as a Jedi, Sith, Bounty Hunter, or one of many other iconic STAR WARS roles in the galaxy far, far away over three thousand years before the classic films.
Star Wars: The Old Republic at a glance Released 2011 Studio Not recorded Player sentiment 90% positive of 75,206 Price Free Free to PlayRPGGreat SoundtrackController
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theHunter: Call of the Wild
Why it matched: both open world; shares 5 player tags including Simulation, Realistic and Online Co-Op; released around the same time (2017).
Discover an atmospheric hunting game like no other in this realistic, stunning open world – regularly updated in collaboration with the community. Immerse yourself in the single player campaign, or share the ultimate hunting experience with friends.
theHunter: Call of the Wild at a glance Released 2017 Studio Expansive Worlds Player sentiment 89% positive of 202,234 Price Free SimulationRealisticOnline Co-OpSportsController
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Fishing Planet
Why it matched: both open world; shares 5 player tags including Free to Play, Simulation and Sports; released around the same time (2017).
Fishing Planet® is a highly realistic first-person online multiplayer fishing simulator. Developed by avid fishing enthusiasts to bring you the full thrill of actual angling on your PC. Free-to-Play and just a download away!
Fishing Planet at a glance Released 2017 Studio Fishing Planet LLC Player sentiment 87% positive of 77,158 Price Free Free to PlaySimulationSportsRealisticOnline Co-Op
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Need for Speed Payback
Why it matched: both open world and atmospheric; shares 4 player tags including Controller, Sports and Simulation; released around the same time (2017).
Set in the underworld of Fortune Valley, you and your crew were divided by betrayal and reunited by revenge to take down The House, a nefarious cartel that rules the city’s casinos, criminals and cops. In this corrupt gambler’s paradise, the stakes are high and The House always wins.
Need for Speed Payback at a glance Released 2017 Studio EA Gothenburg Player sentiment 85% positive of 32,277 Price $29.99 ControllerSportsSimulationOnline Co-Op
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Assassin's Creed Unity
Why it matched: both open world and atmospheric; shares 4 player tags including Online Co-Op, Great Soundtrack and RPG; released around the same time (2014).
Paris, 1789. In this action-adventure game, experience the French Revolution through the eyes of Arno Dorian. Become an Assassin and expose the true powers behind the Revolution for the fate of a nation.
Assassin's Creed Unity at a glance Released 2014 Studio Not recorded Player sentiment 78% positive of 85,519 Price $29.99 Online Co-OpGreat SoundtrackRPGSimulation
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GRID Autosport
Why it matched: both atmospheric; shares 5 player tags including Sports, Simulation and Controller; released around the same time (2014).
It’s all about the teams, the rivals and the race as you become driver for hire, specialising in your favourite disciplines or conquering them all in an intense world of professional motorsport.
GRID Autosport at a glance Released 2014 Studio Codemasters Racing Player sentiment 78% positive of 8,728 Price Not listed SportsSimulationControllerRealisticGreat Soundtrack
Common questions
What game is most like NBA 2K16?
NBA 2K19, on the evidence we have. It made by the same studio, Visual Concepts. That is a statement about overlap, not a promise you will like it as much: two games can share every tag and still feel different to play.
How is "similar to NBA 2K16" decided?
By overlap on the tags Steam players applied to each game, the formal genres, the themes both sit in, and whether the same studio made them. Tags carry the most weight because players write them, so they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are ignored: matching on "Singleplayer" is matching on nothing. Every entry below shows exactly what it matched on.
Are these ranked by quality?
No. They are ordered by how much they overlap with NBA 2K16. Where two games overlap equally, the better received one goes first, but that only moves a game a place or two. Each entry shows its own player sentiment so you can weigh that separately.
What else did the makers of NBA 2K16 do?
NBA 2K19, NBA 2K17, NBA 2K23, NBA 2K22, NBA 2K24, NBA 2K20 are also from Visual Concepts, and appear in the list below for that reason as well as on tag overlap.
Do you get paid for these recommendations?
No. The order is computed from tag and genre overlap and nothing else. No placement here can be bought, and a game appearing high on this page is a statement about resemblance rather than an endorsement.