Underplayed Gems

NBA THE RUN (2026)

NBA THE RUN cover
Developer
Play by Play Studios
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Casual, Sports
Rating
3.5 of 5, 900 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 9.8 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

Playing NBA THE RUN feels like an over-the-top, high-flying street basketball arcade match where style and highlight-reel plays matter as much as winning.

fast-pacedcompetitivestylishhigh-energyarcadeyflashyonline multiplayer

What players say

Players say the arcade gameplay is fun with friends but the game launched without offline modes or local co-op. The AI teammates are so bad they break the main squad mode, and the pushing mechanic draws complaints. Many expected a spiritual successor to NBA Street and were disappointed to get a shallow online-only NBA Jam.

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Screenshots

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