Every NBA game, in release order
There are 78 main NBA games, from NBA All-Star Challenge (1991) to NBA 2K27 (2026). The page also lists 5 remasters, ports, compilations and spin-offs.
1,452 critic and player ratings across the series.
Start with NBA All-Star Challenge (1991), the first game in the series.
NBA 2K11 (2010) is the highest-rated entry, with a critic score of 92/100.
Main NBA games
Remasters, ports and re-releases
Compilations
How many NBA games are there?
There are 78 main NBA games, from NBA All-Star Challenge (1991) to NBA 2K27 (2026). The page also lists 5 remasters, ports, compilations and spin-offs. Updated November 2026.
In what order should I play NBA?
Play the main NBA games in release order: NBA All-Star Challenge (1991), NBA All-Star Challenge 2 (1992), NBA Jam (1994), Tecmo Super NBA Basketball (1994), NBA Live 95 (1994), NBA Live 96 (1995), NBA Hangtime (1996), NBA Live 97 (1996), NBA In the Zone 2 (1996), NBA ShootOut '97 (1997), …. The highest-rated entry is NBA 2K11 (2010), a common starting point for newcomers. Remasters and ports are listed apart: play the version available on your platform.
What is the latest NBA game?
The latest NBA game is NBA 2K27, released in 2026.