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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.

  • Lavish presentation
  • Competing against other players
  • Co-op or multiplayer
  • Strong character progression

The closest matches for NBA 2K18 are FIFA 18, NBA 2K16 and NBA 2K14. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes NBA 2K18 special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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FIFA 18

100 %Match

2017PCPlayStationXbox

Brings what grabs you about NBA 2K18: competing against other players and lavish production.

A realistic Frostbite-powered football sim with licensed clubs, a new animation system and the Alex Hunter story mode 'The Journey'. Ultimate Team and online matches provide long-term competitive pull.

NBA 2K16

Realistic visuals

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 2K14

Realistic visuals

A realistic basketball simulation featuring licensed NBA teams and players, with career, team and online modes for both solo and multiplayer play.

NBA 2K25

Competing against other players

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.

FIFA 19

Realistic visuals

A realistic football simulation featuring the official Champions League license, combining Ultimate Team squad building, career mode and the final chapter of The Journey story. New mechanics like timed finishing reward precise inputs.

FIFA 21

Lavish presentation

FIFA 21 is a football simulation with a huge roster of licensed players, clubs and leagues. Its strength lies in multiplayer, from online matches and Ultimate Team to local games with friends.

FIFA 20

Competing against other players

A realistic football simulation with licensed teams and leagues, online matches and the Ultimate Team mode for building your dream squad. The new VOLTA mode adds small-sided street football with a looser, more stylish feel.

FIFA 22

Lavish presentation

A realistic football simulation with a huge roster of licensed players, teams and stadiums. It shines in online multiplayer and in modes like Ultimate Team and Career.

FIFA 16

Realistic visuals

A realistic football simulation with official licenses, refined defending and midfield play, the debut of women's national teams, and the popular Ultimate Team mode with the new FUT Draft.

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.

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