Best Basketball Games on Steam
Steam currently has 166 Basketball games available to download and play. Explore our list of the best picks ranked by Player Score. Our Player Score rankings are calculated directly from reviews left on the Steam store and will be updated in real-time as more players leave their feedback. Basketball game rankings were last updated on 5/7/2024.
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1. KUNKUN Defender
KUNKUN Defender is an FPS + tower defense game where players need to resist zombie invasions in different regions affected by a virus outbreak until a helicopter comes for rescue.
KUNKUN Defender holds the #1 spot for "best Basketball game on Steam" with a Player Score of 90. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 359 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 351 positive reviews and 8 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.39 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
2. Salamander County Public Television
Become a professional thing-doer! Complete wacky assignments for Salamander County's local TV station, and solve the mystery of why nearly everyone in the county suddenly disappeared.
Salamander County Public Television has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Basketball games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 149 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 143 positive reviews and 6 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 7/29/2022 |
| Developer | Tinzone Games |
| Publisher | Tinzone Games |
| Steam App Id | 1521810 |
3. RoboDunk
DUNK FROM SPACE in the 1st basketball roguelite! Smash and blast in the replayable single player and coop campaign: buy robots, upgrade their stats and unlock tons of new skills. Choose your path among different opponents, traps and rewards.. Up to 4 players versus where every match is different!
RoboDunk has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Basketball games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 55 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 55 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 9/25/2023 |
| Franchise | Jollypunch Games |
| Developer | Jollypunch Games |
| Publisher | Jollypunch Games |
| Steam App Id | 1557720 |
4. Pile Up! Box by Box
Pile Up! ticks all the right boxes as a family-friendly cooperative 3D platformer! Jump up, slide down, play together and carry the load!
Pile Up! Box by Box has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Basketball games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 80 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 78 positive reviews and 2 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 3/18/2021 |
| Franchise | HandyGames |
| Developer | Seed by Seed |
| Publisher | HandyGames |
| Steam App Id | 1109820 |
5. Blacktop Hoops
Become a legend in Blacktop Hoops, the ultimate arcade VR basketball game which allows players to pull off insane dribble combos, break ankles, sink impressive shots, and unleash jaw-dropping dunks to defeat real-world players or AI opponents.
Blacktop Hoops has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Basketball games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 693 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 625 positive reviews and 68 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 4/19/2022 |
| Developer | Vinci Games |
| Publisher | Vinci Games |
| Steam App Id | 1945250 |
6. Class Escape
There are two types of test-takers. Those that take and beat it, and those that miserably fail it. Either case, he waits for your attempt.
Class Escape has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Basketball games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 51 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 50 positive reviews and 1 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $6.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
7. Basketball Classics
5 on 5 Pro Basketball born from the golden era of sports games. This spiritual successor to the 8-bit ballers bridges the gap between retro and today’s simulation games. Side-scrolling, sweaty arcade action with simplified 3-button gameplay and retro vibes galore.
Basketball Classics has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Basketball games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 161 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 149 positive reviews and 12 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
8. First Person Hooper
An immersive, solo basketball experience with arcade-style, first-person shooter gameplay. Score creatively by utilizing timing, movement, and skill. Compete against other players on leaderboards in score and time attack modes or master your jump shot in free play. Get buckets and chill.
First Person Hooper has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Basketball games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 32 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 32 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 2/28/2023 |
| Developer | Ejo |
| Publisher | Starch Digital |
| Steam App Id | 2296850 |
9. LiM Beyond One-on-One Basketball
LiM Beyond One-on-One Basketball: In a nutshell, the game involves two pads that bounce the ball to hit the opponent's basket. There is an arcade mode that includes 15 balls! The game's simplistic setup makes it suitable for players of all skill levels and ages.
LiM Beyond One-on-One Basketball has achieved a Player Score of 81, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Basketball games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 23 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 7/27/2023 |
| Developer | Less is More |
| Publisher | Less is More |
| Steam App Id | 2410970 |
10. NBA 2K11
NBA 2K11 has achieved a Player Score of 80, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Basketball games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 49 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 46 positive reviews and 3 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.00 to play and is not available to play on Windows, Mac OS, or Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 10/6/2010 |
| Steam App Id | 65950 |
More Basketball Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best Basketball games available on Steam.
| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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 | 370 | 5/3/2024 | 90 | $2.39 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 7/29/2022 | 86 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 9/25/2023 | 85 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 3/18/2021 | 85 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 4/19/2022 | 85 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 3/25/2022 | 83 | $6.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 12/18/2019 | 83 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 2/28/2023 | 83 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 0 | 7/27/2023 | 81 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 10/6/2010 | 80 | ??? | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 11/6/2020 | 80 | $1.19 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 10/5/2023 | 80 | $13.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 12/24/2023 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 4/13/2024 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 16 | 4/7/2023 | 79 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 12/16/2021 | 79 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 7/13/2023 | 78 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 3/11/2022 | 78 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 12/9/2014 | 78 | $2.49 | Steam Charts | |
 | 10 | 10/15/2018 | 78 | $29.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 7). KUNKUN Defender on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 28). Salamander County Public Television on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 5). RoboDunk on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 2). Pile Up! Box by Box on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 9). Blacktop Hoops on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, February 28). Class Escape on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 4). Basketball Classics on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 23). First Person Hooper on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 26). LiM Beyond One-on-One Basketball on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2023, July 21). NBA 2K11 on Steam. Steam Store.