Computed from player tags · Not ranked by quality
24 games like NBA 2K20 (2026)
Every game below overlaps with NBA 2K20 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 2K20 is tagged Basketball, Sports, Simulation, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Capitalism, Casual, Loot 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.
- 9 are from the same studio: NBA 2K19, NBA 2K23, NBA 2K22, NBA 2K24, NBA 2K21, NBA 2K17, NBA 2K25, NBA 2K16, NBA 2K18.
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; shares 8 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 SportsBasketballSimulationControllerLootLocal MultiplayerRealisticMassively Multiplayer
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NBA 2K23
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Visual Concepts; shares 7 player tags including Basketball, Sports and Simulation; released around the same time (2022).
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 BasketballSportsSimulationRealisticControllerCharacter CustomizationLocal Multiplayer
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NBA 2K22
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Visual Concepts; shares 7 player tags including Sports, Basketball and Simulation; released around the same time (2021).
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 SportsBasketballSimulationRealisticCharacter CustomizationControllerLocal Multiplayer
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NBA 2K24
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Visual Concepts; shares 7 player tags including Sports, Basketball and Simulation; released around the same time (2023).
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 SportsBasketballSimulationRealisticCharacter CustomizationControllerLocal Multiplayer
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CarX Drift Racing Online
Why it matched: both relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Simulation, Massively Multiplayer 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 SimulationMassively MultiplayerControllerRealisticLocal MultiplayerSports
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NBA 2K21
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Visual Concepts; shares 6 player tags including Basketball, Sports and Simulation; released around the same time (2020).
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 Released 2020 Studio Visual Concepts Player sentiment 42% positive of 38,809 Price Not listed BasketballSportsSimulationCharacter CustomizationRealisticLocal Multiplayer
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EA SPORTS FIFA 21
Why it matched: both relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Sports, Controller and Simulation; released around the same time (2020).
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 Released 2020 Studio EA Canada Player sentiment 76% positive of 55,685 Price Not listed SportsControllerSimulationLocal MultiplayerRealisticCasual
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NBA 2K17
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Visual Concepts; shares 6 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 BasketballSportsSimulationRealisticCharacter CustomizationController
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NBA 2K25
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Visual Concepts; shares 6 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 Released 2024 Studio Visual Concepts Player sentiment 59% positive of 42,909 Price $69.99 SportsBasketballSimulationControllerCharacter CustomizationLocal Multiplayer
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eFootball PES 2021 SEASON UPDATE
Why it matched: both relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Sports, Realistic and Local Multiplayer; released around the same time (2020).
Celebrate 25 years of PES with the eFootball PES 2021 Season Update* - available at a special anniversary price!
eFootball PES 2021 SEASON UPDATE at a glance Released 2020 Studio Konami Digital Entertainment Player sentiment 78% positive of 38,097 Price Not listed SportsRealisticLocal MultiplayerControllerSimulationCasual
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Fishing Planet
Why it matched: both relaxing; shares 5 player tags including Simulation, Sports and Realistic; 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 SimulationSportsRealisticMassively MultiplayerCasual
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Professional Fishing
Why it matched: both relaxing; shares 5 player tags including Simulation, Massively Multiplayer and Casual; 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 SimulationMassively MultiplayerCasualSportsRealistic
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SNOW - The Ultimate Edition
Why it matched: both relaxing; shares 5 player tags including Sports, Simulation and Realistic; released around the same time (2019).
SNOW - The Ultimate Edition is the only open world, winter sports game. Explore a massive mountain, customize your character with clothing and equipment, compete in events to be the best. Access to all mountains, tracks, events as well including all cosmetics, ski, snowboard, drone, and snowmobile.
SNOW - The Ultimate Edition at a glance Released 2019 Studio Poppermost Productions Player sentiment 63% positive of 11,941 Price Not listed SportsSimulationRealisticControllerCasual
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Russian Fishing 4
Why it matched: both relaxing; shares 5 player tags including Simulation, Realistic and Sports; released around the same time (2021).
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 SimulationRealisticSportsMassively MultiplayerCasual
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High Octane Drift
Why it matched: both relaxing; shares 5 player tags including Simulation, Sports and Massively Multiplayer; released around the same time (2016).
Enter the world of professional competitive drift and win online series amongst hundreds of other players to become the living legend. Buy, tune, trade, unite and conquer the drift scene.
High Octane Drift at a glance Released 2016 Studio Cruderocks Player sentiment 55% positive of 5,879 Price Not listed SimulationSportsMassively MultiplayerControllerCasual
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NBA 2K16
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Visual Concepts; shares 5 player tags including Sports, Basketball and Simulation; released around the same time (2015).
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 Released 2015 Studio Visual Concepts Player sentiment 52% positive of 7,371 Price Not listed SportsBasketballSimulationRealisticController
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Pinball FX3
Why it matched: both relaxing; shares 5 player tags including Simulation, Casual and Local Multiplayer; released around the same time (2017).
Pinball FX Classic is the biggest, most community focused pinball game ever created. Multiplayer matchups, user generated tournaments and league play create endless opportunity for pinball competition.
Pinball FX3 at a glance Released 2017 Studio Zen Studios Player sentiment 88% positive of 5,432 Price Free SimulationCasualLocal MultiplayerRealisticSports
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Golf With Your Friends
Why it matched: both relaxing; shares 5 player tags including Casual, Sports and Simulation; released around the same time (2020).
Why have friends if not to play Golf... With Your Friends! Nothing is out of bounds as you take on courses filled with fast paced, exciting, simultaneous mini golf for up to 12 players!
Golf With Your Friends at a glance Released 2020 Studio Blacklight Interactive Player sentiment 87% positive of 75,430 Price $1.49 CasualSportsSimulationLocal MultiplayerMassively Multiplayer
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NBA 2K18
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Visual Concepts; shares 5 player tags including Sports, Basketball and Simulation.
The highest rated* annual sports title returns with NBA 2K18, featuring unparalleled authenticity and improvements on the court.*According to 2008 - 2016
NBA 2K18 at a glance Released Not recorded Studio Visual Concepts Player sentiment 29% positive of 18,725 Price Not listed SportsBasketballSimulationRealisticLocal Multiplayer
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Rec Room
Why it matched: both relaxing; shares 5 player tags including Massively Multiplayer, Casual and Sports; released around the same time (2021).
Rec Room is the best place to build and play games together. Party up with friends from all around the world to chat, hang out, explore MILLIONS of player-created rooms, or build something new and amazing to share with us all.
Rec Room at a glance Released 2021 Studio Rec Room Player sentiment 90% positive of 83,441 Price Not listed Massively MultiplayerCasualSportsCharacter CustomizationSimulation
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Golf It!
Why it matched: both relaxing; shares 4 player tags including Casual, Sports and Simulation; released around the same time (2023).
Embark on an exciting journey with Golf It! Seize your putter, rally your friends, and immerse yourself in an epic minigolf adventure. Conquer countless courses, create lasting memories, and refine your skills to emerge as the ultimate minigolf champion. Your thrilling golfing odyssey begins here!
Golf It! at a glance Released 2023 Studio Perfuse Entertainment Player sentiment 90% positive of 31,054 Price $8.99 CasualSportsSimulationLocal Multiplayer
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theHunter: Call of the Wild
Why it matched: both relaxing; shares 4 player tags including Simulation, Realistic and Sports; 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 SimulationRealisticSportsController
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Ultimate Fishing Simulator
Why it matched: both relaxing; shares 4 player tags including Simulation, Sports and Casual; 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 SimulationSportsCasualRealistic
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Pool 2D - Poolians
Why it matched: both relaxing; shares 4 player tags including Simulation, Sports and Massively Multiplayer; released around the same time (2019).
Pool 2D is a free pool game including 8-ball,9-ball,15-ball,3-ball,rotation and blackjack. The graphics are spectacular and the physics are realistic and accurate. Whether you play against the computer or against real players from all over the world online, the action is smooth and fast paced!
Pool 2D - Poolians at a glance Released 2019 Studio Poolians.com Player sentiment 86% positive of 10,282 Price Free SimulationSportsMassively MultiplayerCasual
Common questions
What game is most like NBA 2K20?
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 2K20" 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 2K20. 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 2K20 do?
NBA 2K19, NBA 2K23, NBA 2K22, NBA 2K24, NBA 2K21, NBA 2K17, NBA 2K25, NBA 2K16, NBA 2K18 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.