Rank 01Why this
Shares difficulty modes and mini games with Backyard Soccer '98.
- $9.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Playable
- 2025
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- 26 games
- Updated May 5, 2026
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The closest matches to Backyard Soccer '98: Backyard Football '99, Backyard Baseball '97, Backyard Basketball '01, Backyard Hockey '02, and Super Soccer Blast. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Explores sports, like Backyard Soccer '98.
- $9.99 (Price checked Nov 6)
- Deck Verified
- 2024
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Super Soccer Blast
Why this: Shares character customization with Backyard Soccer '98.
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Pixel Cup Soccer - Ultimate Edition
Why this: Same retro mood as Backyard Soccer '98.
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The full ranked list: top 24 games like Backyard Soccer '98
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- 1Backyard Football '99
Shares difficulty modes and mini games with Backyard Soccer '98.
- 95% of 151 reviews
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- 11Bang Average Football – Play, Manage, Create
Explores casual, like Backyard Soccer '98.
- 96% of 265 reviews
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- 19MARVEL vs. CAPCOM Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics
Shares difficulty modes with Backyard Soccer '98.
- 94% of 1,579 reviews
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- Released: 2024
- Developer: Mega Cat Studios
- Price: $9.99checked Oct 31
- Steam Deck: Deck Playable
- 96% of 192 reviews
- Genres: Sports, Casual
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Career mode with divisions and world cup finale
- Kids with distinct personalities and stats
- League progression leading to the shiny cup world tournament
- Chill
- Cozy
- Lighthearted
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Why this: Explores sports, like Backyard Soccer '98.
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Why this: Shares achievement hunting with Backyard Soccer '98.
Pixel Cup Soccer - Ultimate Edition
Why this: Same retro mood as Backyard Soccer '98.
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About Backyard Soccer '98
The closest matches to Backyard Soccer '98: Backyard Football '99, Backyard Baseball '97, Backyard Basketball '01, Backyard Hockey '02, and Super Soccer Blast. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Backyard Soccer '98 is your kind of game, the closest matches are Backyard Football '99, Backyard Baseball '97 and Backyard Basketball '01 — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as chill, cozy and lighthearted, and single out its achievement hunting and arcade style controls. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
About Backyard Soccer '98: Return to the soccer field with your favorite Backyard athletes! The original Backyard Soccer 1998 is back and now enhanced to run on Steam. Build your roster from among the iconic Backyard Kids. Kick, pass, and score in this classic game that made soccer fun for everyone!
Is Backyard Soccer '98 worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 96% of 192 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $9.99 (checked Nov 7).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 8 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Playable: works, with some rough edges.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Career mode with divisions and world cup finale
- Kids with distinct personalities and stats
- League progression leading to the shiny cup world tournament
- Memorable kid characters with unique stats and personalities
People who play it also play: Backyard Football '99, Backyard Baseball '97, Backyard Basketball '01
Frequently asked about Backyard Soccer '98
Can I run it?
Does Backyard Soccer '98 run on Steam Deck?
Backyard Soccer '98 is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does Backyard Soccer '98 cost?
Backyard Soccer '98 is listed on Steam at 9.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Backyard Soccer '98?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Backyard Soccer '98 are Backyard Football '99, Backyard Baseball '97, Backyard Basketball '01.
Who developed Backyard Soccer '98?
Backyard Soccer '98 was developed by Mega Cat Studios and published by Playground Productions.