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24 games like NBA 2K18 (2026)

Recomputed 19 October 2026 · Ordered by overlap, not by score · Free to read, nothing here is paid for

Every game below overlaps with NBA 2K18 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 games like NBA 2K18 on a map

Compare the whole catalogue

The same 24 games, plotted rather than listed. The two axes below are the ones the ranking is built from, so a game sitting high and right is a game the formula placed near the top. Change either axis to see the field a different way. Where we hold a publisher wordmark, the game is drawn as its mark rather than a dot.

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Players. The share of Steam reviews marked positive, pulled toward the catalogue average in proportion to how few reviews stand behind it. A game with 200 reviews moves a long way toward the average; one with 200,000 barely moves at all. Without this a title sitting at 100 percent on nine reviews outranks Half-Life 2 at 98 percent on 278,000.

Popularity. A blend of two things that are not the same. Audience is how many people wrote a Steam review, which is a floor on how many played it. Reach is how many language editions of Wikipedia document the game, which is cultural footprint rather than sales. A game can score high on one and low on the other: a huge free-to-play title has audience without reach, and a landmark console exclusive has reach without a Steam audience at all. Where both exist they are averaged; where only one does, that one carries it.

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  • A position is not an endorsement. It says how a game was received and what it costs, not that we recommend it. Where we do recommend something, it carries a written review with a name on it.
  • Fetched from live third-party data. Player sentiment from Steam, critic aggregates as published on store pages, prices checked hourly, attention from Wikipedia. Each figure carries its source and the date it was read, and we do not adjust any of them.

The short version

  • Closest match: NBA 2K19, which made by the same studio, Visual Concepts.
  • NBA 2K18 is tagged Sports, Basketball, Gambling, Multiplayer, Simulation, Singleplayer, Realistic, Local Multiplayer 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.
  • 3 are free to download, so you can test the resemblance yourself at no cost.
  • 9 are from the same studio: NBA 2K19, NBA 2K22, NBA 2K17, NBA 2K21, NBA 2K24, NBA 2K23, NBA 2K25, NBA 2K16, NBA 2K20.

Why players value NBA 2K18

The five things Steam players tag NBA 2K18 with most. This is the yardstick every game below is measured against: the closer a game matches these, the more it is likely to scratch the same itch.

  1. Sports
  2. Basketball
  3. Gambling
  4. Multiplayer
  5. Simulation
NBA 2K18 at a glance
ReceptionMostly Negative on Steam (29% of 18,725)
Watch-outsno widespread problems reported by players
PriceNot listed

Tags, sentiment and reported problems come from Steam players; the story line is from Wikipedia. We do not add a written opinion of our own.

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

  1. 1

    NBA 2K19

    Why it matched: made by the same studio, Visual Concepts; shares 7 player tags including Sports, Basketball and Simulation.

    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
    Released2018StudioVisual Concepts
    Player sentiment39% positive of 22,571PriceNot listed

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 5.1/10 · Steam: Mostly Negative (39% of 22,571)

    Matches NBA 2K18 on: 4 of 5 — Sports, Basketball, Multiplayer, Simulation

    Why players like it: Sports, Basketball, Simulation, Multiplayer, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with NBA 2K18:SportsBasketballSimulationGreat SoundtrackCompetitiveLocal MultiplayerRealistic

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  2. 2

    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
    Released2021StudioVisual Concepts
    Player sentiment58% positive of 38,880PriceNot listed

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 5.7/10 · Steam: Mixed (58% of 38,880)

    Matches NBA 2K18 on: 5 of 5 — Sports, Basketball, Gambling, Multiplayer, Simulation

    Why players like it: Sports, Basketball, Simulation, Realistic, Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with NBA 2K18:SportsBasketballSimulationRealisticGamblingLocal Multiplayer

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  3. 3

    NBA 2K17

    Why it matched: made by the same studio, Visual Concepts; shares 6 player tags including Basketball, Sports and Simulation.

    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
    Released2016StudioVisual Concepts
    Player sentiment54% positive of 8,786PriceNot listed

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.0/10 · Steam: Mixed (54% of 8,786)

    Matches NBA 2K18 on: 5 of 5 — Sports, Basketball, Gambling, Multiplayer, Simulation

    Why players like it: Basketball, Sports, Multiplayer, Simulation, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with NBA 2K18:BasketballSportsSimulationRealisticGreat SoundtrackGambling

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  4. 4

    NBA 2K21

    Why it matched: made by the same studio, Visual Concepts; shares 6 player tags including Basketball, Sports and Simulation.

    NOTE: All multiplayer servers for NBA 2K21 will be shutdown as of 12/31/2022. After that time, all game functions requiring online servers will no longer function.

    NBA 2K21 at a glance
    Released2020StudioVisual Concepts
    Player sentiment42% positive of 38,809PriceNot listed

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 4.6/10 · Steam: Mixed (42% of 38,809)

    Matches NBA 2K18 on: 4 of 5 — Sports, Basketball, Multiplayer, Simulation

    Why players like it: Basketball, Sports, Simulation, Character Customization, Realistic — the tags Steam players apply most

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with NBA 2K18:BasketballSportsSimulationRealisticLocal MultiplayerCompetitive

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  5. 5

    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
    Released2023StudioVisual Concepts
    Player sentiment32% positive of 44,149PriceNot listed

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 4.0/10 · Steam: Mostly Negative (32% of 44,149)

    Matches NBA 2K18 on: 5 of 5 — Sports, Basketball, Gambling, Multiplayer, Simulation

    Why players like it: Sports, Basketball, Simulation, e-sports, Realistic — the tags Steam players apply most

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with NBA 2K18:SportsBasketballSimulationRealisticLocal MultiplayerGambling

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  6. 6

    theHunter: Call of the Wild

    Why it matched: both survival; shares 5 player tags including Survival, Simulation and Realistic.

    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
    Released2017StudioExpansive Worlds
    Player sentiment89% positive of 202,234PriceFree

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: Very Positive (89% of 202,234)

    Matches NBA 2K18 on: 3 of 5 — Sports, Multiplayer, Simulation

    Why players like it: Hunting, Open World, Multiplayer, Nature, Relaxing — the tags Steam players apply most

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with NBA 2K18:SurvivalSimulationRealisticWalking SimulatorSports

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  7. 7

    NBA 2K23

    Why it matched: made by the same studio, Visual Concepts; shares 5 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
    Released2022StudioVisual Concepts
    Player sentiment62% positive of 51,410PriceNot listed

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.0/10 · Steam: Mixed (62% of 51,410)

    Matches NBA 2K18 on: 4 of 5 — Sports, Basketball, Multiplayer, Simulation

    Why players like it: Immersive Sim, Basketball, Sports, Simulation, Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with NBA 2K18:BasketballSportsSimulationRealisticLocal Multiplayer

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  8. 8

    NBA 2K25

    Why it matched: made by the same studio, Visual Concepts; shares 5 player tags including Sports, Basketball and Simulation.

    Command every court with authenticity and realism Powered by ProPLAY™, giving you ultimate control over how you play in NBA 2K25. Define your legacy in MyCAREER, MyTEAM, MyNBA, and The W.

    NBA 2K25 at a glance
    Released2024StudioVisual Concepts
    Player sentiment59% positive of 42,909Price$69.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 5.8/10 · Steam: Mixed (59% of 42,909)

    Matches NBA 2K18 on: 5 of 5 — Sports, Basketball, Gambling, Multiplayer, Simulation

    Why players like it: Sports, Basketball, Simulation, e-sports, 3D — the tags Steam players apply most

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with NBA 2K18:SportsBasketballSimulationLocal MultiplayerGambling

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  9. 9

    NBA 2K16

    Why it matched: made by the same studio, Visual Concepts; shares 5 player tags including Sports, Basketball and Simulation.

    NBA 2K is back with the most true-to-life NBA experience to date with NBA 2K16. Featuring an all-new MyCAREER experience written, directed & produced by acclaimed filmmaker Spike Lee.

    NBA 2K16 at a glance
    Released2015StudioVisual Concepts
    Player sentiment52% positive of 7,371PriceNot listed

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 5.0/10 · Steam: Mixed (52% of 7,371)

    Matches NBA 2K18 on: 4 of 5 — Sports, Basketball, Multiplayer, Simulation

    Why players like it: Sports, Basketball, Multiplayer, Simulation, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with NBA 2K18:SportsBasketballSimulationRealisticGreat Soundtrack

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  10. 10

    NBA 2K20

    Why it matched: made by the same studio, Visual Concepts; shares 5 player tags including Basketball, Sports and Simulation.

    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
    Released2019StudioVisual Concepts
    Player sentiment50% positive of 60,409PriceNot listed

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 5.7/10 · Steam: Mixed (50% of 60,409)

    Matches NBA 2K18 on: 4 of 5 — Sports, Basketball, Multiplayer, Simulation

    Why players like it: Basketball, Sports, Simulation, Multiplayer, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with NBA 2K18:BasketballSportsSimulationLocal MultiplayerRealistic

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  11. 11

    EA SPORTS FIFA 21

    Why it matched: shares 6 player tags including Sports, Competitive and Simulation.

    Football is back with EA SPORTS™ FIFA 21, featuring more ways to team up on the street or in the stadium to enjoy even bigger victories with friends.

    EA SPORTS FIFA 21 at a glance
    Released2020StudioEA Canada
    Player sentiment76% positive of 55,685PriceNot listed

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.0/10 · Steam: Mostly Positive (76% of 55,685)

    Matches NBA 2K18 on: 3 of 5 — Sports, Multiplayer, Simulation

    Why players like it: Football (American), Football (Soccer), Sports, Multiplayer, PvP — the tags Steam players apply most

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with NBA 2K18:SportsCompetitiveSimulationLocal MultiplayerRealisticGreat Soundtrack

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  12. 12

    Russian Fishing 4

    Why it matched: both survival; shares 4 player tags including Simulation, Realistic and Sports.

    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
    Released2021StudioFishSoft LLC
    Player sentiment61% positive of 90,224PriceFree

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.1/10 · Steam: Mixed (61% of 90,224)

    Matches NBA 2K18 on: 3 of 5 — Sports, Multiplayer, Simulation

    Why players like it: Fishing, Multiplayer, Free to Play, Simulation, Nature — the tags Steam players apply most

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with NBA 2K18:SimulationRealisticSportsSurvival

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  13. 13

    The Isle

    Why it matched: both survival; shares 4 player tags including Survival, Simulation and Realistic.

    Experience fierce open world survival gameplay as you attempt to stay alive on an unforgiving island inhabited by dinosaurs! Hunt. Grow. Survive.

    The Isle at a glance
    Released2015StudioAfterthought LLC
    Player sentiment80% positive of 119,583Price$19.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.4/10 · Steam: Very Positive (80% of 119,583)

    Matches NBA 2K18 on: 2 of 5 — Multiplayer, Simulation

    Why players like it: Dinosaurs, Survival, Open World, Multiplayer, Simulation — the tags Steam players apply most

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with NBA 2K18:SurvivalSimulationRealisticWalking Simulator

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  14. 14

    Feed and Grow: Fish

    Why it matched: both survival; shares 4 player tags including Simulation, Survival and Realistic.

    Hunt and eat other fish - simply, grow into larger beasts!

    Feed and Grow: Fish at a glance
    Released2016StudioOld B1ood
    Player sentiment78% positive of 21,657Price$14.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.9/10 · Steam: Mostly Positive (78% of 21,657)

    Matches NBA 2K18 on: 2 of 5 — Multiplayer, Simulation

    Why players like it: Simulation, Underwater, Survival, Multiplayer, Early Access — the tags Steam players apply most

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with NBA 2K18:SimulationSurvivalRealisticGreat Soundtrack

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  15. 15

    The Way of Life Free Edition

    Why it matched: both survival; shares 4 player tags including Walking Simulator, Simulation and Survival.

    The Way of Life makes the player relive the same life's experiences from the point of view of three characters of different ages: an adult, an old man and a child.

    The Way of Life Free Edition at a glance
    Released2016StudioCyberCoconut
    Player sentiment74% positive of 6,131PriceFree

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.4/10 · Steam: Mostly Positive (74% of 6,131)

    Matches NBA 2K18 on: 2 of 5 — Multiplayer, Simulation

    Why players like it: Free to Play, Walking Simulator, Indie, First-Person, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with NBA 2K18:Walking SimulatorSimulationSurvivalGreat Soundtrack

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  16. 16

    FIFA 22

    Why it matched: shares 5 player tags including Sports, Competitive and Simulation.

    Powered by Football™, EA SPORTS™ FIFA 22 brings the game even closer to the real thing with fundamental gameplay advances and a new season of innovation across every mode.

    FIFA 22 at a glance
    Released2021StudioEA Canada & EA Romania
    Player sentiment81% positive of 119,893PriceNot listed

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: Very Positive (81% of 119,893)

    Matches NBA 2K18 on: 3 of 5 — Sports, Multiplayer, Simulation

    Why players like it: Football (Soccer), Sports, Multiplayer, Controller, Competitive — the tags Steam players apply most

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with NBA 2K18:SportsCompetitiveSimulationLocal MultiplayerRealistic

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  17. 17

    GRID Autosport

    Why it matched: shares 5 player tags including Sports, Simulation and Realistic.

    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
    Released2014StudioCodemasters Racing
    Player sentiment78% positive of 8,728PriceNot listed

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.9/10 · Steam: Mostly Positive (78% of 8,728)

    Matches NBA 2K18 on: 3 of 5 — Sports, Multiplayer, Simulation

    Why players like it: Racing, Automobile Sim, Sports, Simulation, Driving — the tags Steam players apply most

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with NBA 2K18:SportsSimulationRealisticLocal MultiplayerGreat Soundtrack

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  18. 18

    EA SPORTS FC 24

    Why it matched: shares 5 player tags including Sports, Competitive and Local Multiplayer.

    EA SPORTS FC™ 24 welcomes you to The World’s Game: the most true-to-football experience ever with HyperMotionV, PlayStyles optimised by Opta, and an enhanced Frostbite™ Engine.

    EA SPORTS FC 24 at a glance
    Released2023StudioEA Canada
    Player sentiment58% positive of 111,170PriceNot listed

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 5.9/10 · Steam: Mixed (58% of 111,170)

    Matches NBA 2K18 on: 3 of 5 — Sports, Multiplayer, Simulation

    Why players like it: Football (Soccer), Sports, Controller, Multiplayer, PvP — the tags Steam players apply most

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with NBA 2K18:SportsCompetitiveLocal MultiplayerSimulationRealistic

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  19. 19

    EA SPORTS FC 25

    Why it matched: shares 5 player tags including Sports, Simulation and Competitive.

    EA SPORTS FC™ 25 gives you more ways to win for the club. Team up with friends in your favourite modes with the new 5v5 Rush, and manage your club to victory as FC IQ delivers more tactical control than ever before.

    EA SPORTS FC 25 at a glance
    Released2024StudioEA Canada
    Player sentiment53% positive of 107,092PriceNot listed

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 5.6/10 · Steam: Mixed (53% of 107,092)

    Matches NBA 2K18 on: 3 of 5 — Sports, Multiplayer, Simulation

    Why players like it: Sports, Football (Soccer), Simulation, Controller, Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with NBA 2K18:SportsSimulationCompetitiveLocal MultiplayerRealistic

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  20. 20

    The Forest

    Why it matched: both survival; shares 3 player tags including Survival, Simulation and Realistic.

    As the lone survivor of a passenger jet crash, you find yourself in a mysterious forest battling to stay alive against a society of cannibalistic mutants. Build, explore, survive in this terrifying first person survival horror simulator.

    The Forest at a glance
    Released2018StudioEndnight Games
    Player sentiment96% positive of 680,814Price$19.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.3/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (96% of 680,814)

    Matches NBA 2K18 on: 1 of 5 — Simulation

    Why players like it: Open World Survival Craft, Survival, Open World, Horror, Crafting — the tags Steam players apply most

    Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)

    Shared with NBA 2K18:SurvivalSimulationRealistic

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  21. 21

    Counter-Strike: Source

    Why it matched: both survival; shares 3 player tags including Competitive, Survival and Simulation.

    Counter-Strike: Source blends Counter-Strike's award-winning teamplay action with the advanced technology of Source™ technology.

    Counter-Strike: Source at a glance
    Released2004StudioValve
    Player sentiment96% positive of 193,040Price$9.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.7/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (96% of 193,040)

    Matches NBA 2K18 on: 2 of 5 — Multiplayer, Simulation

    Why players like it: Shooter, FPS, Action, Multiplayer, Team-Based — the tags Steam players apply most

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with NBA 2K18:CompetitiveSurvivalSimulation

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  22. 22

    My Summer Car

    Why it matched: both survival; shares 3 player tags including Simulation, Survival and Realistic.

    My Summer Car is the ultimate car owning, building, fixing, tuning, maintenance AND permadeath life survival simulator. You start the game with hundreds of loose parts and assemble both car and engine.

    My Summer Car at a glance
    Released2025StudioAmistech Games
    Player sentiment95% positive of 117,158Price$14.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.4/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (95% of 117,158)

    Matches NBA 2K18 on: 2 of 5 — Multiplayer, Simulation

    Why players like it: Automobile Sim, Simulation, Driving, Open World, Survival — the tags Steam players apply most

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with NBA 2K18:SimulationSurvivalRealistic

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  23. 23

    Project Zomboid

    Why it matched: both survival; shares 3 player tags including Survival, Simulation and Realistic.

    Project Zomboid is the ultimate in zombie survival. Alone or in MP: you loot, build, craft, fight, farm and fish in a struggle to survive. A hardcore RPG skillset, a vast map, massively customisable sandbox and a cute tutorial raccoon await the unwary. So how will you die? All it takes is a bite..

    Project Zomboid at a glance
    Released2013StudioThe Indie Stone
    Player sentiment94% positive of 476,732Price$24.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.7/10 · Steam: Very Positive (94% of 476,732)

    Matches NBA 2K18 on: 2 of 5 — Multiplayer, Simulation

    Why players like it: Survival, Zombies, Open World, Multiplayer, Open World Survival Craft — the tags Steam players apply most

    Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, performance and stutter (details)

    Shared with NBA 2K18:SurvivalSimulationRealistic

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  24. 24

    Kingdoms and Castles

    Why it matched: both survival; shares 3 player tags including Simulation, Survival and Great Soundtrack.

    Kingdoms and Castles is a city-building simulation game about growing a kingdom from a tiny hamlet to a sprawling city and imposing castle. Make trade agreements, alliance, and war with neighboring AI controlled kingdoms. Each villager and resource is individually simulated.

    Kingdoms and Castles at a glance
    Released2017StudioLion Shield, LLC
    Player sentiment94% positive of 31,404Price$19.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: Very Positive (94% of 31,404)

    Matches NBA 2K18 on: 1 of 5 — Simulation

    Why players like it: City Builder, Colony Sim, Strategy, Medieval, Building — the tags Steam players apply most

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with NBA 2K18:SimulationSurvivalGreat Soundtrack

    Full entryGames like this oneStore page

Common questions

What game is most like NBA 2K18?

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 2K18" 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 2K18. 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 2K18 do?

NBA 2K19, NBA 2K22, NBA 2K17, NBA 2K21, NBA 2K24, NBA 2K23, NBA 2K25, NBA 2K16, 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.

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