Single-player games like Backyard Soccer '98
Below are 13 single-player Steam games similar to Backyard Soccer '98, ranked by player overlap. Every pick carries Steam's Single-player category, so multiplayer-only titles or always-online games don't sneak in. imho.run pulls the category data from Steam directly — Single-player here matches what the store labels.
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Ranked picks
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Backyard Baseball '97
Single-player alternative to Backyard Soccer '98 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports and Casual with Backyard Soccer '98.
Rediscover the joy of the original Backyard Baseball 1997, now updated for modern systems! Build your roster from among the iconic Backyard Kids, aim for those home runs, and various game modes. Relive the magic of this classic baseball game!
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Backyard Baseball '01
Single-player alternative to Backyard Soccer '98 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports and Casual with Backyard Soccer '98.
Backyard Baseball 2001 is the second Backyard Baseball game, and the fourth overall game, in the Backyard Sports franchise. Build your roster from iconic Backyard athletes and legendary MLB players. Strike out opponents, hit homers, and earn hilarious Power-ups. Play ball!
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Backyard Hockey '02
Single-player alternative to Backyard Soccer '98 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports and Casual with Backyard Soccer '98.
Return to the ice with your favorite Backyard athletes! The original Backyard Hockey 2002 is back and now enhanced to run on Steam. Skate, pass, shoot, and score in this classic game!
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Monitoball
Single-player alternative to Backyard Soccer '98 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports and Casual with Backyard Soccer '98.
A cozy sports-management game about building a team of adorable monitos. Scout, recruit, and manage your way to monitoball glory! Watch your little athletes train, chill, snack, and compete their way through the league. Build a powerhouse or raise a lovable underdog squad. Assemble a team you love!
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Backyard Football '99
Single-player alternative to Backyard Soccer '98 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports and Casual with Backyard Soccer '98.
Backyard Football 1999 is back and now enhanced to run on modern systems. Whether you're picking Jerry Rice or Barry Sanders for your dream team, scoring TDs with Pablo Sanchez, or enjoying the witty banter between Sunny Day and Chuck Downfield, simple controls let anyone pick up and play football!
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Ultimo Soccer UDC
Single-player alternative to Backyard Soccer '98 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports and Casual with Backyard Soccer '98.
Dribble past all the obstacles in this skill-based soccer game.
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Backyard Basketball '01
Single-player alternative to Backyard Soccer '98 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports and Casual with Backyard Soccer '98.
Return to the blacktop with your favorite Backyard athletes! The original Backyard Basketball 2001 is back and now enhanced to run on Steam. Dribble, shoot, and take that ball to the hoop!
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Backyard Baseball
Single-player alternative to Backyard Soccer '98 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports with Backyard Soccer '98.
The arcade-style classic is back - and it's leveling up. With enhanced gameplay, new game modes, and all the humor & charm of the original, this is Backyard Baseball like it was always meant to be played. Wishlist now for Opening Day on July 9th. Are you ready to play like a kid again?
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Five Nights at Freddy's: Into the Pit
Single-player alternative to Backyard Soccer '98 — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
Survive five nights of terror in this chilling adventure game. Travel between time periods to solve puzzles, gather clues, and outrun the threat relentlessly pursuing you. Move swiftly and stay hidden, and you may just survive. But be careful—it's not just your own life that’s on the line this time.
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Renfield: Bring Your Own Blood
Single-player alternative to Backyard Soccer '98 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Casual with Backyard Soccer '98.
Slash and survive a typical workday as Dracula's overworked and underappreciated servant! You'll have a bloody good time as you rampage through New Orleans to find fresh victims for your narcissistic boss.
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WrestleQuest
Single-player alternative to Backyard Soccer '98 — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
TAG TEAM WITH DESTINY! Pro wrestling and RPG fantasy collide in the ultimate pixel powered adventure. “Macho Man” Randy Savage and tons of other icons offer guidance as you powerbomb your way to glory beyond the ring. This hero’s journey ain’t just an epic quest, it’s WRESTLEQUEST!
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Angry Video Game Nerd 8-bit
Single-player alternative to Backyard Soccer '98 — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
The Angry Video Game Nerd is back in 8-bits! Battle through frantic platforming levels, defeat classic AVGN bosses, and save all of gaming, or test your skills in Endless Challenge mode!
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Coffee Crisis
Single-player alternative to Backyard Soccer '98 — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
Coffee Crisis is an neo-rogue brawler that puts you in the shoes of the only baristas on Earth with enough heavy metal in their veins to fend off an alien assault. Play solo or join up with a friend to fight across eight locations ranging from your Coffee House HQ to the far reaches of outer space.