Single-player games like Backyard Hockey '02
Below are 13 single-player Steam games similar to Backyard Hockey '02, 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 Basketball '01
Single-player alternative to Backyard Hockey '02 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. 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!
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Backyard Baseball '01
Single-player alternative to Backyard Hockey '02 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. 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!
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Backyard Baseball '97
Single-player alternative to Backyard Hockey '02 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. 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!
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Backyard Soccer '98
Single-player alternative to Backyard Hockey '02 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. 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!
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Backyard Football '99
Single-player alternative to Backyard Hockey '02 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. 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!
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Casual Sport Series: Hockey
Single-player alternative to Backyard Hockey '02 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. 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!
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World Hockey '88
Single-player alternative to Backyard Hockey '02 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. 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!
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Endless Furry Pinball 2D
Single-player alternative to Backyard Hockey '02 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. 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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Backyard Baseball
Single-player alternative to Backyard Hockey '02 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports and Simulation with Backyard Hockey '02.
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 Hockey '02 — 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 Hockey '02 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. 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.
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WrestleQuest
Single-player alternative to Backyard Hockey '02 — 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 Hockey '02 — 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!