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Within the “Co-op” category, the closest game to NBA 2K23 is NBA 2K24 — scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. FIFA 23 and FIFA 22 follow close behind.

#1NBA 2K2497 #2FIFA 2396 #3FIFA 2292 #4EA SPORTS FC™ 2589 #5EA SPORTS FC™ 2488

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The best co-op games like NBA 2K23

30 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to NBA 2K23. Each one has been evaluated across 14 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.

97

NBA 2K24

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloMultiplayerCo-opPvPOfflineOnlineNarrativeOpen WorldManagementSkill Tree3Dsocial-trading

Steam👍 32%· 44KIGDB73· 3OC68· 69

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

✓ Shared with NBA 2K23: deep simulation, sports simulation and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: visual third person

96

FIFA 23

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloMultiplayerCo-opPvPOfflineOnlineNarrativeOpen WorldManagement

Steam👍 57%· 151KIGDB81· 3OC76· 82

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

✓ Like NBA 2K23, it's known for deep simulation, sports simulation and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: visual third person and visual isometric, while skipping skill tree progression

Steam Epic Xbox

92

FIFA 22

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

OfflineSoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlinePvPNarrativeOpen World

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

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

✓ If you enjoyed NBA 2K23, expect deep simulation, sports simulation and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with competitive edge, visual isometric and visual third person, while skipping skill tree progression

#4EA SPORTS FC™ 25

89

EA SPORTS FC™ 25

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

MultiplayerPvPOfflineCo-opSoloOnline

Steam👍 53%· 106KRAWG👍 42%· 42OC76· 91

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

✓ Shared with NBA 2K23: deep simulation, sports simulation and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Stands apart with competitive edge and setting modern, while skipping strong narrative focus

#5EA SPORTS FC™ 24

88

EA SPORTS FC™ 24

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloMultiplayerCo-opPvPOfflineOnline3D

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

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

✓ Like NBA 2K23, it's known for deep simulation, sports simulation and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: competitive edge, melee combat and visual isometric, while skipping strong narrative focus

88

FIFA 21

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

MultiplayerPvPOfflineSoloCo-opOnline

Steam👍 76%· 56KIGDB72· 8OC72· 84

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

✓ Shared with NBA 2K23: deep simulation, sports simulation and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Where it differs: brings competitive edge, vibe casual and setting modern, while skipping strong narrative focus

#7EA SPORTS™ FIFA 21

88

EA SPORTS™ FIFA 21

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

MultiplayerOfflineSoloCo-opPvPOnline

Steam👍 76%· 56KRAWG👍 49%· 270MC67

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

✓ Shared with NBA 2K23: deep simulation, sports simulation and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Where it differs: brings competitive edge, vibe casual and setting modern, while skipping strong narrative focus

88

eFootball™

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflinePvPOnline

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

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

✓ Shared with NBA 2K23: deep simulation, sports simulation and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: dark, oppressive atmosphere, visual isometric and free to play, while skipping strong narrative focus

#9eFootball PES 2021 SEASON UPDATE

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eFootball PES 2021 SEASON UPDATE

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflinePvPOnline

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

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

✓ Like NBA 2K23, it's known for deep simulation, sports simulation and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings dark, oppressive atmosphere, visual isometric and free to play, while skipping strong narrative focus

90

NBA 2K22

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

MultiplayerSoloOfflineCo-opOnlineSkill TreeManagement3Dsocial-trading

Steam👍 58%· 39KRAWG👍 45%· 40OC76· 78

Year 2021Dev Visual Concepts · 2K GamesPlaytime ~19hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed NBA 2K23, expect deep simulation, sports simulation and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Where it differs: brings card game strategy, while skipping strong narrative focus

#11Moonbase Alpha

88

Moonbase Alpha

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineNarrativeOpen World

Steam👍 91%· 13KRAWG👍 39%· 75

Year 2010Dev Virtual Heroes · NASAPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ If you enjoyed NBA 2K23, expect deep simulation, sports simulation and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, sandbox freedom and puzzle design, while skipping PvP competition

87

VRChat

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

MultiplayerOnlineSoloCo-opNarrativeOpen World

Steam👍 75%· 262KRAWG👍 50%· 532

Year 2017Dev VRChatPlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ Like NBA 2K23, it's known for deep simulation, sports simulation and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, vibe casual and setting anime, while skipping PvP competition

#13Virtua Tennis 4

85

Virtua Tennis 4

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

OfflineMultiplayerSoloCo-opThird Person

Steam👍 72%· 341RAWG👍 77%· 65IGDB69· 6

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

✓ Like NBA 2K23, it's known for deep simulation, sports simulation and offline

≠ Where it differs: brings visual third person, while skipping strong narrative focus

85

Liar's Bar

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

MultiplayerPvPCo-opOnline3D

Steam👍 90%· 55KRAWG👍 76%· 31

Year 2024Dev Curve AnimationPlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ Shared with NBA 2K23: deep simulation, multiplayer gameplay and PvP competition

≠ Its own twist: turn-based strategy, card game strategy and puzzle design, while skipping sports simulation

#15Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock

85

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 2K23, expect deep simulation, offline and single-player focus

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

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