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Games like NBA 2K9

2008PCPlayStationXbox

A basketball simulation of the 2008-09 NBA season with improved player models, a TV-style broadcast presentation featuring real commentators and replays, and championship celebrations.

  • Co-op or multiplayer
  • Lavish presentation
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
  • Action-packed real-time combat

The closest matches for NBA 2K9 are NBA 2K12, NBA 2K10 and NBA Live 06. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes NBA 2K9 special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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NBA 2K12

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2011PCPlayStationXbox

Brings what grabs you about NBA 2K9: a realistic look, co-op or multiplayer and lavish production.

A licensed NBA basketball simulation where you play with current teams and legends like Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson and Larry Bird, settling who the greatest teams of all time are.

NBA 2K10

Bright, upbeat tone

A basketball simulation based on the NBA with Kobe Bryant on the cover. It offers games with real teams and players, a career mode with progression, and multiplayer matches.

NBA Live 06

Gameplay comes before story

A 2005 licensed NBA basketball simulation from EA with real teams and players. It was the first entry in the series to appear on next-generation consoles.

NBA Live 2005

Gameplay comes before story

An EA Sports basketball game featuring the NBA teams and players of the 2004-05 season. It offers arcade-leaning simulation with a franchise mode and local matchups against friends.

NBA 2K13

Lavish presentation

A realistic basketball simulation featuring NBA teams and legends, online play, and an expanded MyCAREER mode where you build your own player into a star. Jay-Z as executive producer shapes the soundtrack and presentation.

Madden NFL 08

Gameplay comes before story

Madden NFL 08 is an American football simulation with up-to-date NFL rosters, playbooks and the familiar feel of the series. It shines in head-to-head matches and franchise play, mixing play-calling strategy with direct control on the field.

FIFA Soccer 12

Lavish presentation

A realistic football simulation whose Player Impact Engine makes physical contact on the pitch feel authentic. Precision dribbling and tactical defending add depth, especially in head-to-head matches against other players.

Pro Evolution Soccer 2011

Gameplay comes before story

A Konami football simulation focused on realistic play, tactical team management and league and Champions League competition. It shines in head-to-head matches against friends or online.

NHL 13

Gameplay comes before story

A realistic ice hockey simulation featuring official NHL teams and players, offering fast matches, career modes and online play against others.

Madden NFL 09

Lavish presentation

An American football simulation featuring real NFL teams and rosters from the 2008/09 season, where you call plays, control the action live and manage franchise careers. Especially strong in head-to-head play against friends.

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