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The best Visual Concepts games

The 17 best games from Visual Concepts, ranked from 922 critic and player ratings.

The best Visual Concepts game is NBA 2K11, with a critic score of 92/100. Updated November 2026.

  • Ranked releases span 2010 to 2022.
  • Average critic score across the 17 ranked games: 76/100.
  • 922 critic and player ratings behind this ranking.

How this ranking is built
  • Games are ranked on the aggregated critic score out of 100 imported from IGDB and Metacritic, never on Tier's own grades.
  • A game only enters the ranking with at least 30 external ratings, so a single enthusiastic review never outranks a proven classic.
  • Community grades from F to S are shown next to every game, and only stated as a fact above 5 Tier ratings.
  • Release window covered: 1970 to 2026.
  • 17 games are listed on this page, carrying 922 ratings between them.
  • Rankings are recomputed hourly; this one was last rebuilt on 13 November 2026.

Top 17

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01 NBA 2K11 NBA 2K11 2010 · 67 ratings NBA 2K11 is a basketball video game developed by Visual Concepts and 2K Sports and published by 2K Sports. It was released on October 5, 2010 on the Xbox 360, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, PSP, Windows, while the Wii version came out on October 21, 2010. Michael Jordan is the cover athlete of the game and is featured in the game in different ways.NBA 2K11 is the successor to NBA 2K10. NBA 2K11 is widely considered one of the best sports video games of all time and the best basketball simulation of the seventh generation of video game consoles. 92 /100
02 NBA 2K16 NBA 2K16 2015 · 73 ratings · finished by 5% The NBA 2K franchise is back with the most true-to-life NBA experience to date with NBA 2K16. Guide your MyPLAYER through the complete NBA journey, take control of an entire NBA franchise, or hone your skills online competing against gamers from around the world. With animations that provide smoother movement and more realistic articulation, it’s certain to be the most authentic NBA gaming experience yet. 90 /100
03 NBA 2K17 NBA 2K17 2016 · 52 ratings Following the record-breaking launch of NBA 2K16, the NBA 2K franchise continues to stake its claim as the most authentic sports video game with NBA 2K17. As the franchise that “all sports video games should aspire to be” (GamesRadar), NBA 2K17 will take the game to new heights and continue to blur the lines between video game and reality. 85 /100
04 NBA 2K12 NBA 2K12 2011 · 50 ratings With over 5 million copies sold worldwide and over 20 Sports Game of Year awards, last year NBA 2K11 allowed you to BECOME THE GREATEST with MJ & the Jordan Challenge mode. This year the NBA 2K franchise is back and bigger than ever, providing fans with the opportunity they've always dreamed of - to finally END THE DEBATE as to who are the best teams and players of all time. Featuring such NBA legends as Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson and Larry Bird as well as all of your favorite NBA players of today, NBA 2K12 will be packed with new and exciting features that will be revealed in the weeks and months ahead that, come October 4th, will put fans center court of an unprecedented basketball experience. 84 /100
05 NBA 2K19 NBA 2K19 2018 · 61 ratings NBA 2K celebrates 20 years of redefining what sports gaming can be, from best in class gameplay to ground breaking game modes and an immersive open-world "Neighborhood." NBA 2K19 continues to push limits as it brings gaming one step closer to real-life basketball excitement and culture. 82 /100
06 NBA 2K15 NBA 2K15 2014 · 67 ratings NBA 2K15 features approximately 5,000 new animations, new defensive AI, shooting systems, new team-specific play sets, and more control over rebounding, steals, and blocks. New game broadcast presentation hosted by Ernie Johnson and Shaq O'Neal delivers commentary and analysis to the action. 81 /100
07 NBA 2K14 NBA 2K14 2013 · 65 ratings NBA 2K14 will raise the bar yet again, providing the best basketball gaming experience for legions of sports fan and gamers around the world. 80 /100
08 NBA 2K23 NBA 2K23 2022 · 33 ratings Rise to the occasion in NBA 2K23. Showcase your talent in MyCareer. Pair All-Stars with timeless legends in MyTeam. Build your own dynasty in MyGM, or guide the NBA in a new direction with MyLeague. Take on NBA or WNBA teams in "Play Now" and feel true-to-life gameplay. 80 /100
09 NBA 2K20 NBA 2K20 2019 · 65 ratings · finished by 4% NBA 2K has evolved into much more than a basketball simulation. The game is featuring best in class graphics & gameplay, ground breaking game modes, and unparalleled player control and customization. Plus, with its immersive open-world neighborhood, NBA 2K20 is a platform for gamers and ballers to come together and create what’s next in basketball culture. 77 /100
10 NBA 2K21 NBA 2K21 2020 · 49 ratings With exciting improvements upon its best-in-class gameplay, competitive and community online features, and deep, varied game modes, NBA 2K21 offers one-of-a-kind immersion into all facets of NBA basketball and culture - where Everything is Game. In NBA 2K21, new, old, and returning ballers alike will find exciting game modes that offer a variety of basketball experiences. 77 /100
11 NBA 2K13 NBA 2K13 2012 · 48 ratings 74 /100
12 NBA 2K18 NBA 2K18 2017 · 48 ratings 74 /100
13 WWE 2K14 WWE 2K14 2013 · 39 ratings 73 /100
14 WWE 2K18 WWE 2K18 2017 · 48 ratings 68 /100
15 WWE 2K16 WWE 2K16 2015 · 56 ratings 66 /100
16 WWE 2K17 WWE 2K17 2016 · 40 ratings 61 /100
17 WWE 2K15 WWE 2K15 2014 · 61 ratings 53 /100
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What is the best Visual Concepts game?

NBA 2K11 currently tops the ranking with a score of 92/100 across 67 ratings. Ranking updated November 2026.

How is this ranking built?

Games are ranked on their aggregated critic score out of 100, with a minimum vote threshold so a single glowing review never outranks a proven classic; the Tier community's own F-to-S grades are shown alongside each game.