Single-player games like Backyard Baseball '97
Below are 16 single-player Steam games similar to Backyard Baseball '97, 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 '01
Single-player alternative to Backyard Baseball '97 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports and Casual with Backyard Baseball '97.
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 Baseball
Single-player alternative to Backyard Baseball '97 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports with Backyard Baseball '97.
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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Street Sports Baseball
Single-player alternative to Backyard Baseball '97 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports with Backyard Baseball '97.
In this unique baseball game from 1987, assemble a team of kids from a small neighbourhood and play ball with nothing but tires and flattened boxes for bases and a trash can lid for home plate.
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Backyard Soccer '98
Single-player alternative to Backyard Baseball '97 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports and Casual with Backyard Baseball '97.
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!
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Backyard Basketball '01
Single-player alternative to Backyard Baseball '97 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports and Casual with Backyard Baseball '97.
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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Accolade Sports Collection (QUByte Classics)
Single-player alternative to Backyard Baseball '97 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports with Backyard Baseball '97.
Prove that you're the best gamer of the 90s. Take on everything from legendary baseball to electrifying street basketball, winter and summer sports and try to beat five games that made history: Hardball!, Hardball II, Hoops Shut Up And Jam!, Winter Challenge and Summer Challenge.
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Backyard Hockey '02
Single-player alternative to Backyard Baseball '97 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports and Casual with Backyard Baseball '97.
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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Backyard Football '99
Single-player alternative to Backyard Baseball '97 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports and Casual with Backyard Baseball '97.
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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Super Mega Baseball 3
Single-player alternative to Backyard Baseball '97 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports with Backyard Baseball '97.
Run up the score in a relaxed slugfest or push the limits of your reflexes in this refined baseball simulator. The third entry in the series features all-new Franchise and Online Leagues modes, major graphical enhancements, and on-field additions including pickoffs and situational player traits.
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Peanut
Single-player alternative to Backyard Baseball '97 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Casual with Backyard Baseball '97.
A classically styled Corgi 2D platform adventure game with an indie zest with an intriguing storyline. not a puzzle platformer, more a puzzling story platformer or corginoir (but cheerier!). Level by level you get closer to the truth that you perceive.
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Out of the Park Baseball 25
Single-player alternative to Backyard Baseball '97 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports with Backyard Baseball '97.
Out of the Park Baseball 25 marks a milestone - 25 years of sports gaming excellence! Officially licensed by MLB, the MLB Players Inc. and KBO, this year's Anniversary Edition puts you in charge of your favorite baseball franchise. Your team, your legacy, your dynasty. Play what the pros play!
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Five Nights at Freddy's: Into the Pit
Single-player alternative to Backyard Baseball '97 — 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 Baseball '97 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Casual with Backyard Baseball '97.
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 Baseball '97 — 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 Baseball '97 — 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 Baseball '97 — 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.