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2017 PCPlayStationXboxNintendo Switch free 👍 29 % Mostly negative, 18,792 reviews on Steam

A realistic basketball simulation with licensed NBA teams, polished on-court mechanics and the MyCareer mode where you build your own player. Online modes and team management provide long-term motivation.

What defines NBA 2K18:

  • Lavish presentation
  • Co-op or multiplayer
  • Strong character progression
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

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NBA 2K24

99 %

2023 PCPlayStationXboxNintendo Switch free 👍 31 % Mostly negative, 43,462 reviews on Steam

  • Lavish presentation
  • Realistic visuals
  • Co-op or multiplayer

A realistic basketball simulation with authentic NBA and WNBA games, plus modes like MyCAREER, MyTEAM and MyNBA where you build a player, collect a roster, or manage an entire franchise.

NBA 2K20

Lavish presentation

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.

NBA 2K19

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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.

NBA 2K22

Lavish presentation

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.

NBA 2K16

Lavish presentation

A realistic basketball simulation featuring a MyPLAYER career, franchise management and online play. Its authentic animations and full NBA licence are its main draws.

NBA 2K15

Realistic visuals

A basketball simulation with thousands of new animations, smarter defensive AI and a TV-style broadcast featuring Ernie Johnson and Shaq. You control plays, shots and rebounds, and can compete against others online or locally.

NBA 2K21

Lavish presentation

NBA 2K21 is a realistic licensed basketball simulation with a story-driven MyCareer mode and big online modes. It mixes team management, player progression and competitive play.

NBA 2K25

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A realistic basketball simulation with licensed NBA and WNBA teams, made more authentic by ProPLAY animations. Alongside career, team-building and franchise modes, it offers strong online competition.

NBA 2K23

Lavish presentation

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 2K26

Lavish presentation

A realistic basketball simulation with a wide range of modes, including MyCAREER, MyTEAM, MyNBA and The W, covering career building, team management and online competition. ProPLAY makes player movement and plays feel authentic.

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