Games like Backyard Hockey '02
If Backyard Hockey '02 is your kind of game, the closest matches are Backyard Basketball '01, Backyard Baseball '01 and Backyard Baseball '97 — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its 30 unique custom teams, free release and lighthearted. 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.
Get personalized picks →About Backyard Hockey '02: 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 Basketball '01
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Shares sports game, season mode, sports and a retro mood with Backyard Hockey '02.
Top pick for Backyard Hockey '02 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Sports and Free To Play with Backyard Hockey '02.
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!
Backyard Baseball '01
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Shares season mode, sports and a nostalgic mood with Backyard Hockey '02.
Second-strongest match for Backyard Hockey '02 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Sports and Casual with Backyard Hockey '02.
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!
Backyard Baseball '97
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Shares sports and a retro mood with Backyard Hockey '02.
Third-strongest match for Backyard Hockey '02 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Sports and Casual with Backyard Hockey '02.
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!
Backyard Soccer '98
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Shares achievement hunting, casual and a retro mood with Backyard Hockey '02.
Ranked #4 for Backyard Hockey '02 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Sports and Casual with Backyard Hockey '02.
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!
Backyard Football '99
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Shares achievement hunting, casual and a nostalgic mood with Backyard Hockey '02.
Ranked #5 for Backyard Hockey '02 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Sports and Casual with Backyard Hockey '02.
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!
Casual Sport Series: Hockey
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Ranked #6 for Backyard Hockey '02 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Sports and Casual with Backyard Hockey '02.
Grab a controller, jump on the ice and score goals to prove you're a hockey champion. Play in campaign mode against teams from around the world, alone, or with three additional players in couch mode!
World Hockey '88
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Ranked #7 for Backyard Hockey '02 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Sports with Backyard Hockey '02.
Turn back the clock! Take a shot! Face-off against friends and family side-by-side or over the internet in this celebration of hockey video games past, present, and future!
Endless Furry Pinball 2D
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Ranked #8 for Backyard Hockey '02 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Sports and Casual with Backyard Hockey '02.
Welcome to Endless Furry Pinball 2D! The fourth installment of the "Endless Furry" Series! Just a basic Pinball game. Destroy Furries with your Pinball and gain points!
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Five Nights at Freddy's: Into the Pit
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Shares achievement hunting and retro with Backyard Hockey '02.
Another title from Mega Cat Studios, the studio behind Backyard Hockey '02.
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.
Backyard Baseball '97
WHY THIS
Shares sports and a retro mood with Backyard Hockey '02.
Another title from Mega Cat Studios, the studio behind Backyard Hockey '02. Shares Sports and Casual with Backyard Hockey '02.
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!
Renfield: Bring Your Own Blood
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Shares achievement hunting and arcade style with Backyard Hockey '02.
Another title from Mega Cat Studios, the studio behind Backyard Hockey '02. Shares Casual with Backyard Hockey '02.
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.
WrestleQuest
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Shares a retro mood with Backyard Hockey '02.
Another title from Mega Cat Studios, the studio behind Backyard Hockey '02.
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!
Backyard Baseball '01
WHY THIS
Shares season mode, sports and a nostalgic mood with Backyard Hockey '02.
Another title from Mega Cat Studios, the studio behind Backyard Hockey '02. Shares Sports and Casual with Backyard Hockey '02.
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!
Backyard Soccer '98
WHY THIS
Shares achievement hunting, casual and a retro mood with Backyard Hockey '02.
Another title from Mega Cat Studios, the studio behind Backyard Hockey '02. Shares Sports and Casual with Backyard Hockey '02.
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!
Backyard Football '99
WHY THIS
Shares achievement hunting, casual and a nostalgic mood with Backyard Hockey '02.
Another title from Mega Cat Studios, the studio behind Backyard Hockey '02. Shares Sports and Casual with Backyard Hockey '02.
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!
Angry Video Game Nerd 8-bit
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Shares arcade style and a retro mood with Backyard Hockey '02.
Another title from Mega Cat Studios, the studio behind Backyard Hockey '02.
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!
Frequently asked about Backyard Hockey '02
- Is Backyard Hockey '02 verified for Steam Deck?
- Yes — Backyard Hockey '02 is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
- Is Backyard Hockey '02 free to play?
- Yes — Backyard Hockey '02 is a free-to-play title on Steam. You can install and play it without buying anything, though some games include optional in-app purchases.
- What games are most similar to Backyard Hockey '02?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Backyard Hockey '02 are Backyard Basketball '01, Backyard Baseball '01, Backyard Baseball '97.
- Who developed Backyard Hockey '02?
- Backyard Hockey '02 was developed by Mega Cat Studios and published by Playground Productions .
imho.run ranks Steam game alternatives using a mix of collaborative filtering (ALS / iALS / EASE / LightGCN), content scoring over genres, categories, Steam tags, developers, and publishers, plus AI-extracted vibes mined from review text. The page above is generated in seed mode anchored on Backyard Hockey '02.
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