12 PvP games like NBA 2K23 that you should try

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We filtered the 37 games similar to NBA 2K23 down to the 12 that fit the “PvP” category. NBA 2K24, FIFA 23 and FIFA 22 top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to NBA 2K23.

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The best pvP games like NBA 2K23

12 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.

#1NBA 2K24

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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

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#2FIFA 23

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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

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#3FIFA 22

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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

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

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

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#6FIFA 21

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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

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

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

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#9eFootball PES 2021 SEASON UPDATE

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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

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#10Liar's Bar

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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

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#11Soccer Online: Ball 3D

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GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

PvPMultiplayerCo-opOnlineSkill Tree3D

Steam👍 84%· 11KRAWG👍 17%· 28

Year 2017Dev UnusualsoftPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

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

≠ Where it differs: brings competitive edge, punishing difficulty and melee combat, while skipping strong narrative focus

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Steam

#12Pong

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloMultiplayerPvPIsometric

Year 1972Dev AtariOn PC

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

≠ Its own twist: visual isometric, while skipping strong narrative focus

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