TOP 100 BASKETBALL GAMES

Basketball, the beloved game where players throw a ball through a hoop while running and jumping like kangaroos on steroids. It's the game where even the shortest players feel like giants, and the tallest ones become skyscrapers. There is just something about the sound of the ball bouncing, the squeak of sneakers on the court, and the roar of the crowd that makes players feel alive. And let's be real, it's not just about the game. It's about the tight jerseys, the sweat glistening on muscles, and the mid-air acrobatics that leave fans' hearts in their throats. It's a game that's equal parts athleticism, strategy, and showmanship. If you're a die-hard basketball fan looking for the latest and greatest games, then look no further. This site has a well-picked list of the top games of this genre. So, grab your favorite team's jersey, a bag of popcorn, and get ready to throw down some virtual dunks.

#01
Games like Tournament Dreams College Basketball

Tournament Dreams College Basketball

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Console
  • Release: 2003
  • Rating: 8.9/10

#02
Games like NBA 2K1

NBA 2K1

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms:
  • Release: 2000
  • Rating: 8.8/10

#03
Games like NBA 2K2

NBA 2K2

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PS2, Xbox 360
  • Release: 2001
  • Rating: 8.6/10

#04
Games like NBA Street V3

NBA Street V3

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PS2, Xbox 360, Console
  • Release: 2005
  • Rating: 8.6/10

#05
Games like NBA 2K13

NBA 2K13

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Xbox 360, iPhone / iPad, Android, Wii, PS3, Wii U
  • Release: 2012
  • Rating: 8.5/10

#06
Games like NBA Street

NBA Street

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PS2, Console
  • Release: 2001
  • Rating: 8.5/10

#07
Games like ESPN NBA Basketball

ESPN NBA Basketball

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PS2, Xbox 360, Console
  • Release: 2003
  • Rating: 8.5/10

#08
Games like NBA Live 99

NBA Live 99

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Console
  • Release: 1998
  • Rating: 8.5/10

#09
Games like NBA 2K6

NBA 2K6

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PS2, Xbox 360, Console
  • Release: 2005
  • Rating: 8.4/10

#10
Games like NBA 2K

NBA 2K

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms:
  • Release: 1999
  • Rating: 8.4/10

#11
Games like NBA Live 96

NBA Live 96

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Console
  • Release: 1995
  • Rating: 8.3/10

#12
Games like NCAA March Madness 2001

NCAA March Madness 2001

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: Console
  • Release: 2000
  • Rating: 8.3/10

#13
Games like NBA JAM: On Fire Edition

NBA JAM: On Fire Edition

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: Xbox 360, PS3
  • Release: 2011
  • Rating: 8.3/10

#14
Games like ESPN NBA 2K5

ESPN NBA 2K5

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PS2, Xbox 360, Console
  • Release: 2004
  • Rating: 8.2/10

#15
Games like NBA Street Vol. 2

NBA Street Vol. 2

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PS2, Xbox 360, Console
  • Release: 2003
  • Rating: 8.2/10

#16
Games like NBA 2K12

NBA 2K12

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, PS2, Xbox 360, Wii, PS3, iPhone / iPad
  • Release: 2011
  • Rating: 8.2/10

#17
Games like NBA Live 2003

NBA Live 2003

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, PS2, Xbox 360
  • Release: 2002
  • Rating: 8.1/10

#18
Games like Season Ticket Basketball 2003

Season Ticket Basketball 2003

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2002
  • Rating: 8.1/10

#19
Games like NBA 2K3

NBA 2K3

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PS2, Xbox 360, Console
  • Release: 2002
  • Rating: 8/10

#20
Games like NBA 2K11

NBA 2K11

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, PS2, Xbox 360, Console, Wii, PS3
  • Release: 2010
  • Rating: 8/10

#21
Games like WarioWare D.I.Y.

WarioWare D.I.Y.

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: DS
  • Release: 2010
  • Rating: 8/10

#22
Games like Wii Sports Resort

Wii Sports Resort

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: Console, Wii
  • Release: 2009
  • Rating: 8/10

#23
Games like NBA 2K9

NBA 2K9

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, PS2, Xbox 360, Console, PS3
  • Release: 2008
  • Rating: 8/10

#24
Games like College Hoops 2K8

College Hoops 2K8

  • License: commercial
  • Platforms: PS2, Xbox 360, Console, PS3
  • Release: 2007
  • Rating: 8/10

#25
Games like NBA Street Homecourt

NBA Street Homecourt

  • License: commercial
  • Platforms: Xbox 360, Console, PS3
  • Release: 2007
  • Rating: 8/10

#26
Games like NBA 2K14

NBA 2K14

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, PS4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, iPhone / iPad, PS3
  • Release: 2013
  • Rating: 8/10

#27
Games like NBA 2K7

NBA 2K7

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PS2, Xbox 360, Console, PS3
  • Release: 2006
  • Rating: 8/10

#28
Games like NCAA March Madness 2000

NCAA March Madness 2000

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: Console
  • Release: 1999
  • Rating: 8/10

#29
Games like NBA Live 97

NBA Live 97

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Console
  • Release: 1996
  • Rating: 7.8/10

#30
Games like Jamdat Sports NBA 2005

Jamdat Sports NBA 2005

  • License: commercial
  • Platforms:
  • Release: 2005
  • Rating: 7.8/10

#31
Games like NBA Live 10

NBA Live 10

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: Xbox 360, PS3, iPhone / iPad
  • Release: 2009
  • Rating: 7.8/10

#32
Games like NBA 2K15

NBA 2K15

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PS4, PC, Xbox 360, PS3, Xbox One, iPhone / iPad
  • Release: 2014
  • Rating: 7.8/10

#33
Games like ESPN College Hoops

ESPN College Hoops

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PS2, Xbox 360, Console
  • Release: 2003
  • Rating: 7.7/10

#34
Games like NBA 2K10

NBA 2K10

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, PS2, Xbox 360, Wii, PS3
  • Release: 2009
  • Rating: 7.7/10

#35
Games like ESPN College Hoops 2K5

ESPN College Hoops 2K5

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PS2, Xbox 360, Console
  • Release: 2004
  • Rating: 7.7/10

#36
Games like NBA Ballers

NBA Ballers

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PS2, Xbox 360, Console
  • Release: 2004
  • Rating: 7.7/10

#37
Games like NBA Live 2004

NBA Live 2004

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, PS2, Xbox 360, Console
  • Release: 2003
  • Rating: 7.7/10

#38
Games like NBA Live 2001

NBA Live 2001

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, PS2, Console
  • Release: 2000
  • Rating: 7.6/10

#39
Games like NBA Live 2000

NBA Live 2000

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Console
  • Release: 1999
  • Rating: 7.6/10

#40
Games like NBA ShootOut 2000

NBA ShootOut 2000

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: Console
  • Release: 1999
  • Rating: 7.6/10

#41
Games like NBA Live 09

NBA Live 09

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PS2, Xbox 360, Wii, PS3
  • Release: 2008
  • Rating: 7.5/10

#42
Games like Total Pro Basketball

Total Pro Basketball

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2003
  • Rating: 7.5/10

#43
Games like NBA 2K8

NBA 2K8

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PS2, Xbox 360, Console, PS3
  • Release: 2007
  • Rating: 7.5/10

#44
Games like College Hoops 2K6

College Hoops 2K6

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PS2, Xbox 360, Console
  • Release: 2005
  • Rating: 7.5/10

#45
Games like NBA ShootOut 97

NBA ShootOut 97

  • License: commercial
  • Platforms: Console
  • Release: 1997
  • Rating: 7.5/10

#46
Games like NCAA Hoops 2005

NCAA Hoops 2005

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms:
  • Release: 2005
  • Rating: 7.4/10

#47
Games like NBA All-Star 3-Point Shootout

NBA All-Star 3-Point Shootout

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms:
  • Release: 2005
  • Rating: 7.4/10

#48
Games like NBA 2K23

NBA 2K23

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PS5, XSX, PC, PS4, Switch, iPhone / iPad, Xbox One
  • Release: 2022
  • Rating: 7.4/10

#49
Games like NBA Jam

NBA Jam

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: Xbox 360, PS3, Wii, iPhone / iPad, Android
  • Release: 1993
  • Rating: 7.4/10

#50
Games like NBA Live 2005

NBA Live 2005

  • License: commercial
  • Platforms: PC, PS2, Xbox 360, Console
  • Release: 2004
  • Rating: 7.4/10

#51
Games like NBA Street Showdown

NBA Street Showdown

  • License: commercial
  • Platforms:
  • Release: 2005
  • Rating: 7.4/10

#52
Games like NCAA March Madness 2004

NCAA March Madness 2004

  • License: commercial
  • Platforms: PS2, Xbox 360, Console, Browser
  • Release: 2003
  • Rating: 7.4/10

#53
Games like NBA Inside Drive 2003

NBA Inside Drive 2003

  • License: commercial
  • Platforms: Xbox 360, Console, Browser
  • Release: 2002
  • Rating: 7.3/10

#54
Games like NBA Live 06

NBA Live 06

  • License: commercial
  • Platforms: PC, PS2, Xbox 360, Console
  • Release: 2005
  • Rating: 7.2/10

#55
Games like NBA Courtside 2002

NBA Courtside 2002

  • License: commercial
  • Platforms:
  • Release: 2002
  • Rating: 7.2/10

#56
Games like NBA 2K18

NBA 2K18

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: Xbox 360, PS3, PC, Xbox One, PS4, Switch, iPhone / iPad
  • Release: 2017
  • Rating: 7.1/10

#57
Games like NBA Live 2002

NBA Live 2002

  • License: commercial
  • Platforms: PS2, Xbox 360, Console
  • Release: 2001
  • Rating: 7.1/10

#58
Games like NBA Ballers: Phenom

NBA Ballers: Phenom

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PS2, Xbox 360
  • Release: 2006
  • Rating: 7.1/10

#59
Games like NCAA March Madness 2005

NCAA March Madness 2005

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PS2, Xbox 360
  • Release: 2004
  • Rating: 7.1/10

#60
Games like Mario Hoops 3 on 3

Mario Hoops 3 on 3

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: DS, Wii U
  • Release: 2006
  • Rating: 7/10

#61
Games like College Hoops 2K7

College Hoops 2K7

  • License: commercial
  • Platforms: PS2, Xbox 360, Console, PS3
  • Release: 2006
  • Rating: 7/10

#62
Games like One

One

  • License: commercial
  • Platforms: PC, PS3
  • Release: 1997
  • Rating: 7/10

#63
Games like NBA Baller Beats

NBA Baller Beats

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: Xbox 360
  • Release: 2012
  • Rating: 7/10

#64
Games like NBA Jam (2010)

NBA Jam (2010)

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: Xbox 360, Wii, PS3, iPhone / iPad, Android
  • Release: 2010
  • Rating: 7/10

#65
Games like NCAA Basketball 10

NCAA Basketball 10

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: Xbox 360, PS3
  • Release: 2009
  • Rating: 7/10

#66
Games like NBA Live 07

NBA Live 07

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, PS2, Xbox 360, PS3
  • Release: 2006
  • Rating: 7/10

#67
Games like NCAA March Madness 06

NCAA March Madness 06

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PS2, Xbox 360
  • Release: 2005
  • Rating: 7/10

#68
Games like NBA 2K19

NBA 2K19

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PS4, Switch, PC, Xbox One, iPhone / iPad
  • Release: 2018
  • Rating: 7/10

#69
Games like NBA 2K22

NBA 2K22

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PS5, XSX, PS4, Switch, PC, Xbox One
  • Release: 2021
  • Rating: 7/10

#70
Games like NBA 2K20

NBA 2K20

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PS4, PC, Switch, iPhone / iPad, Xbox One
  • Release: 2019
  • Rating: 7/10

#71
Games like NCAA Final Four 2000

NCAA Final Four 2000

  • License: commercial
  • Platforms: Console, Browser
  • Release: 1999
  • Rating: 6.9/10

#72
Games like Swerve Basketball

Swerve Basketball

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms:
  • Release: 2005
  • Rating: 6.7/10

#73
Games like NBA Ballers: Rebound

NBA Ballers: Rebound

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms:
  • Release: 2006
  • Rating: 6.6/10

#74
Games like NCAA Basketball 09

NCAA Basketball 09

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PS2, Xbox 360, PS3
  • Release: 2008
  • Rating: 6.5/10

#75
Games like NBA 2K16

NBA 2K16

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: Xbox 360, PS3, PC, Xbox One, PS4, iPhone / iPad
  • Release: 2015
  • Rating: 6.5/10

#76
Games like T-Mac Streetball

T-Mac Streetball

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms:
  • Release: n/a
  • Rating: 6.4/10

#77
Games like NBA ShootOut 2001

NBA ShootOut 2001

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PS2
  • Release: 2000
  • Rating: 6.3/10

#78
Games like Kinect Sports: Season Two

Kinect Sports: Season Two

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: Xbox 360
  • Release: 2011
  • Rating: 6.3/10

#79
Games like NBA Live 08

NBA Live 08

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, PS2, Xbox 360, Wii, PS3
  • Release: 2007
  • Rating: 6.2/10

#80
Games like NBA 08

NBA 08

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PS2, PS3
  • Release: 2007
  • Rating: 6.2/10

#81
Games like NCAA March Madness 07

NCAA March Madness 07

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PS2, Xbox 360
  • Release: 2007
  • Rating: 6.1/10

#82
Games like NBA Live 18

NBA Live 18

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: Xbox One, PS4
  • Release: 2017
  • Rating: 6.1/10

#83
Games like NBA Hoopz

NBA Hoopz

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PS2
  • Release: 2001
  • Rating: 6.1/10

#84
Games like NBA Basketball 2005

NBA Basketball 2005

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms:
  • Release: 2004
  • Rating: 6.1/10

#85
Games like NCAA March Madness 08

NCAA March Madness 08

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PS2, Xbox 360, PS3
  • Release: 2007
  • Rating: 6/10

#86
Games like Godzilla: Save the Earth

Godzilla: Save the Earth

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PS2, Xbox 360
  • Release: 2004
  • Rating: 6/10

#87
Games like NBA 07

NBA 07

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PS2, PS3
  • Release: 2006
  • Rating: 6/10

#88
Games like NBA 06

NBA 06

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PS2
  • Release: 2005
  • Rating: 6/10

#89
Games like NBA

NBA

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms:
  • Release: 2005
  • Rating: 5.8/10

#90
Games like NBA Live 98

NBA Live 98

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Console
  • Release: 1997
  • Rating: 5.7/10

#91
Games like NBA Live 16

NBA Live 16

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PS4, Xbox One
  • Release: 2015
  • Rating: 5.6/10

#92
Games like EA Playground

EA Playground

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: Wii, DS
  • Release: 2007
  • Rating: 5.6/10

#93
Games like NBA Basketball 2000

NBA Basketball 2000

  • License: commercial
  • Platforms: PC, Console, Browser, iPhone / iPad, Android
  • Release: 1999
  • Rating: 5.6/10

#94
Games like NBA 09 The Inside

NBA 09 The Inside

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PS2, PS3
  • Release: 2008
  • Rating: 5.5/10

#95
Games like Double Dribble

Double Dribble

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Wii
  • Release: 1986
  • Rating: 5.5/10

#96
Games like ESPN NBA 2Night 2002

ESPN NBA 2Night 2002

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PS2
  • Release: 2002
  • Rating: 5.5/10

#97
Games like Mario Sports Mix

Mario Sports Mix

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: Wii, Wii U
  • Release: 2010
  • Rating: 5.3/10

#98
Games like NBA Playgrounds

NBA Playgrounds

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Xbox One, PS4, Switch
  • Release: 2017
  • Rating: 5.3/10

#99
Games like NCAA Final Four 2001

NCAA Final Four 2001

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PS2
  • Release: 2000
  • Rating: 5.2/10

#100
Games like NBA Ballers: Chosen One

NBA Ballers: Chosen One

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: Xbox 360, PS3
  • Release: 2008
  • Rating: 5.2/10