Rank 01Why this
Shares sports with Backyard Baseball.
- $9.99 (Price checked Nov 4)
- Deck Verified
- 2024
Games like Backyard Baseball
- 23 games
- Updated Oct 16, 2026
Players who liked Backyard Baseball also play
The closest matches to Backyard Baseball: Backyard Baseball '97, Backyard Baseball '01, Super Mega Baseball 2, Backyard Soccer '98, and eBaseball™: PRO SPIRIT. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Shares mini games with Backyard Baseball.
- $9.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Playable
- 2025
Rank 03Why this
Shares difficulty scaling with Backyard Baseball.
- Deck Playable
- 2018
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Backyard Soccer '98
Why this: Shares mini games and achievement hunting with Backyard Baseball.
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eBaseball™: PRO SPIRIT
Why this: Explores sports, like Backyard Baseball.
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Out of the Park Baseball 17
Why this: Same nostalgic mood as Backyard Baseball.
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The full ranked list: top 24 games like Backyard Baseball
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Shares mini games and achievement hunting with Backyard Baseball.
- 96% of 192 reviews
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Shares character unlocks with Backyard Baseball.
- 90% of 545 reviews
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- Released: 2026
- Developer: Mega Cat Studios
- Price: $39.99checked Oct 30
- Steam Deck: Deck Playable
- 79% of 924 reviews
- Genres: Action, Sports, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG
- Platforms: Windows, macOS
Players highlight
- Competitive league progression system
- Faithful recreation of original gameplay
- Playing as beloved characters like pablo sanchez
- Cozy
- Funny
- Lighthearted
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Why this: Shares achievement hunting with Backyard Baseball.
Beetleball
Why this: Explores sports, like Backyard Baseball.
Super Soccer Blast
Why this: Same funny mood as Backyard Baseball.
POPUCOM
Why this: Shares mini games with Backyard Baseball.
Free alternatives
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The Spike Cross
Why this: Shares difficulty scaling with Backyard Baseball.
Slappyball
Why this: Shares achievement hunting with Backyard Baseball.
Super Buckyball Tournament Preseason
Why this: Same funny mood as Backyard Baseball.
More from Mega Cat Studios
Other recommendable Steam games by Mega Cat Studios, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
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Why this: Shares achievement hunting with Backyard Baseball.
Renfield: Bring Your Own Blood
Why this: Shares character unlocks and achievement hunting with Backyard Baseball.
WrestleQuest
Why this: Same funny mood as Backyard Baseball.
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Why this: Shares difficulty scaling with Backyard Baseball.
About Backyard Baseball
The closest matches to Backyard Baseball: Backyard Baseball '97, Backyard Baseball '01, Super Mega Baseball 2, Backyard Soccer '98, and eBaseball™: PRO SPIRIT. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Backyard Baseball is your kind of game, the closest matches are Backyard Baseball '97, Backyard Baseball '01 and Super Mega Baseball 2 — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as cozy, funny and lighthearted, and single out its achievement hunting and character unlocks. 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.
About Backyard Baseball: 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?
Is Backyard Baseball worth buying?
Mostly recommended
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 79% of 924 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $39.99 (checked Nov 6).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 14 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics had played a median of 9 h before their negative review.
- Steam Deck Playable: works, with some rough edges.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Competitive league progression system
- Faithful recreation of original gameplay
- Playing as beloved characters like pablo sanchez
- Revisiting childhood memories with the classic franchise
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“I dont know how multiplayer is still not in the game, you yall wont tell anyone when its coming out....DO NOT BUY THIS”
“Saw the game live at Pax East this year. Was told by devs there multiplayer was coming out. I spent 40 dollars on this game , 2 months later, still 0 multiplayer. 0 update from the devs of when. This game is worth 20 dollars at best, even…”
People who play it also play: Backyard Baseball '97, Backyard Baseball '01, Super Mega Baseball 2
Frequently asked about Backyard Baseball
Can I run it?
Does Backyard Baseball run on Steam Deck?
Backyard Baseball is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does Backyard Baseball cost?
Backyard Baseball is listed on Steam at 39.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Backyard Baseball have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Backyard Baseball supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen PvP, PvP).
What games are most similar to Backyard Baseball?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Backyard Baseball are Backyard Baseball '97, Backyard Baseball '01, Super Mega Baseball 2.
Who developed Backyard Baseball?
Backyard Baseball was developed by Mega Cat Studios and published by Playground Productions.