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Within the “Co-op” category, the closest game to NBA 2K22 is NBA 2K23 — scoring 90/100 on our similarity scale. NBA 2K24 and FIFA 23 follow close behind.

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The best co-op games like NBA 2K22

30 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to NBA 2K22. Each one has been evaluated across 12 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

90

NBA 2K23

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

MultiplayerCo-opOfflineSoloOnlineSkill TreeManagement3Dsocial-trading

Steam👍 62%· 51KRAWG👍 50%· 22OC79· 87

Year 2022Dev Visual Concepts · 2K GamesPlaytime ~13hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Like NBA 2K22, it's known for deep simulation, sports simulation and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, open world exploration and PvP competition, while skipping card game strategy

90

NBA 2K24

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineOnlineManagementSkill Tree3Dsocial-trading

Steam👍 32%· 44KIGDB73· 3OC68· 69

Year 2023Dev Visual Concepts · 2K GamesPlaytime ~27hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with NBA 2K22: deep simulation, sports simulation and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, open world exploration and PvP competition, while skipping card game strategy

89

FIFA 23

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineOnlineManagement

Steam👍 57%· 151KIGDB81· 3OC76· 82

Year 2022Dev EA Vancouver · EA SportsOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Like NBA 2K22, it's known for deep simulation, sports simulation and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, open world exploration and PvP competition, while skipping card game strategy

Steam Epic Xbox

#4EA SPORTS FC™ 24

89

EA SPORTS FC™ 24

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineOnline3D

Steam👍 58%· 111KRAWG👍 60%· 70IGDB66· 6OC74· 95

Year 2023Dev EA Canada & EA Romania · Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~30hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Like NBA 2K22, it's known for deep simulation, sports simulation and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: competitive edge, melee combat and PvP competition, while skipping card game strategy

89

FIFA 22

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

OfflineSoloMultiplayerCo-opOnline

Steam👍 81%· 120KRAWG👍 54%· 235MC76IGDB79· 7OC78· 91

Year 2021Dev Electronic Arts Vancouver · Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~21hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed NBA 2K22, expect deep simulation, sports simulation and offline

≠ Stands apart with competitive edge, strong narrative focus and open world exploration, while skipping card game strategy

#6EA SPORTS FC™ 25

88

EA SPORTS FC™ 25

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

MultiplayerOfflineCo-opSoloOnline

Steam👍 53%· 106KRAWG👍 42%· 42OC76· 91

Year 2024Dev Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~41hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with NBA 2K22: deep simulation, sports simulation and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Stands apart with competitive edge, setting modern and PvP competition, while skipping card game strategy

88

eFootball™

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineOnline

Steam👍 50%· 110KRAWG👍 19%· 88MC30IGDB30· 2

Year 2021Dev Konami Digital Entertainment · KonamiPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with NBA 2K22: deep simulation, sports simulation and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: dark, oppressive atmosphere, PvP competition and visual isometric, while skipping card game strategy

#8eFootball PES 2021 SEASON UPDATE

88

eFootball PES 2021 SEASON UPDATE

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineOnline

Steam👍 50%· 110KRAWG👍 19%· 88MC30IGDB30· 2

Year 2021Dev Konami Digital Entertainment · KonamiPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Like NBA 2K22, it's known for deep simulation, sports simulation and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings dark, oppressive atmosphere, PvP competition and visual isometric, while skipping card game strategy

#9EA SPORTS™ FIFA 21

88

EA SPORTS™ FIFA 21

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

MultiplayerOfflineSoloCo-opOnline

Steam👍 76%· 56KRAWG👍 49%· 270MC67

Year 2020Dev Electronic Arts Canada · Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~14hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with NBA 2K22: deep simulation, sports simulation and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Where it differs: brings competitive edge, vibe casual and setting modern, while skipping card game strategy

87

FIFA 21

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

MultiplayerOfflineSoloCo-opOnline

Steam👍 76%· 56KIGDB72· 8OC72· 84

Year 2020Dev EA Vancouver · EA SportsOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Shared with NBA 2K22: deep simulation, sports simulation and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Where it differs: brings competitive edge, vibe casual and setting modern, while skipping card game strategy

90

Cricket 22

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineManagement3D

Steam👍 81%· 1.8K

Year 2021Dev Big Ant Studios · NaconPlaytime ~15hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed NBA 2K22, expect deep simulation, sports simulation and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with horror tension, dark, oppressive atmosphere and open world exploration, while skipping card game strategy

#12Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock

90

Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

OfflineSoloMultiplayerCo-op

IGDB84· 6

Year 2007Dev Vicarious Visions · ActivisionOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Mac

✓ If you enjoyed NBA 2K22, expect deep simulation, offline and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, while skipping sports simulation

90

Wii Sports

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

OfflineSoloMultiplayerCo-opFirst Person

IGDB75· 2

Year 2006Dev Nintendo EAD Software Development Group No.2 · Nintendo

✓ Like NBA 2K22, it's known for deep simulation, sports simulation and offline

≠ Stands apart with visual first person and visual third person, while skipping card game strategy

#14Virtua Tennis 4

90

Virtua Tennis 4

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

OfflineMultiplayerSoloCo-opThird Person

Steam👍 72%· 341RAWG👍 77%· 65IGDB69· 6

Year 2011Dev SEGAPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Nintendo

✓ Like NBA 2K22, it's known for deep simulation, sports simulation and offline

≠ Where it differs: brings visual third person, while skipping card game strategy

89

Moving Out

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineMelee

Steam👍 80%· 2.3KIGDB75· 10OC77· 74

Year 2020Dev DEVM Games · Team17On PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Shared with NBA 2K22: deep simulation, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, puzzle design and vibe casual, while skipping sports simulation

Steam Epic Xbox

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