Single-player games like Backyard Basketball '01
Below are 13 single-player Steam games similar to Backyard Basketball '01, 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 Hockey '02
Single-player alternative to Backyard Basketball '01 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports and Free To Play with Backyard Basketball '01.
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 Baseball '01
Single-player alternative to Backyard Basketball '01 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports and Casual with Backyard Basketball '01.
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 Soccer '98
Single-player alternative to Backyard Basketball '01 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports and Casual with Backyard Basketball '01.
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 Football '99
Single-player alternative to Backyard Basketball '01 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports and Casual with Backyard Basketball '01.
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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Hoop Land
Single-player alternative to Backyard Basketball '01 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports with Backyard Basketball '01.
Experience the ultimate hoops sim in Hoop Land, a retro-inspired basketball manager with modernized gameplay and fully customizable leagues. Build your legacy, lead a dynasty, or simulate endless seasons from college tournaments to championship trophies!
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Basketball Classics
Single-player alternative to Backyard Basketball '01 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports and Casual with Backyard Basketball '01.
5 on 5 Pro Basketball born from the golden era of sports games. This spiritual successor to the 8-bit ballers bridges the gap between retro and today’s simulation games. Side-scrolling, sweaty arcade action with simplified 3-button gameplay and retro vibes galore.
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NBA 2K Playgrounds 2
Single-player alternative to Backyard Basketball '01 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports with Backyard Basketball '01.
NBA arcade action is back with NBA 2K Playgrounds 2! Pick your team, get ready to jam, and Ball Without Limits!
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Windjammers 2
Single-player alternative to Backyard Basketball '01 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports with Backyard Basketball '01.
The best flying disc game of all time is back, with amazing hand-drawn graphics, crazy new moves, gameplay mechanics and awesome characters and stages! New update brings new playable characters, new training mode, full crossplay support and more.
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Five Nights at Freddy's: Into the Pit
Single-player alternative to Backyard Basketball '01 — 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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Backyard Baseball '97
Single-player alternative to Backyard Basketball '01 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports and Casual with Backyard Basketball '01.
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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Renfield: Bring Your Own Blood
Single-player alternative to Backyard Basketball '01 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Casual with Backyard Basketball '01.
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 Basketball '01 — 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 Basketball '01 — 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!