Single-player games like Backyard Baseball
Below are 16 single-player Steam games similar to Backyard Baseball, 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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Yerr Out
Single-player alternative to Backyard Baseball — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Sports with Backyard Baseball.
🦅 wacky & competitive baseball game! 🦌 Unlock over 100+ animals to assemble your team, each with different attributes 🐂
- 2
Beastly Soccer
Single-player alternative to Backyard Baseball — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Sports with Backyard Baseball.
Cute animals, wild soccer chaos! Lead Pollito, Xiang Xiang, and 10 Beastly captains through explosive arcade matches with super-shots, hazards, and power‑ups. Play all 48 World Cup teams across six crazy stadiums in fast, action-packed multiplayer fun.
- 3
Blobkey
Single-player alternative to Backyard Baseball — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports and Indie with Backyard Baseball.
Fast, chaotic neon blob hockey. Dash, body-check, and goo-splatter your rivals across five glowing arenas. Play solo vs CPU, up to 6-player couch mayhem, or online with friends
- 4
Mini Soccer
Single-player alternative to Backyard Baseball — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports and Indie with Backyard Baseball.
Fast, friendly arcade soccer for all ages. Take penalties, win the 8-team cup, or play 1v1 and 2v2 online and on the couch. Customize your player, level up, and score big. Easy to pick up, hard to put down.
- 5
Rabbit Claw Party
Single-player alternative to Backyard Baseball — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Backyard Baseball.
Catch lively rabbits with a claw in a cute scoring stage game. Read each rabbit’s movement, clear levels, complete tasks, collect stickers, decorate your photo wall, fill the rabbit catalog, and enjoy local two-player co-op or competition.
- 6
Pimbolas
Single-player alternative to Backyard Baseball — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports and Indie with Backyard Baseball.
Chaotic foosball matches for up to 4 players! Use crazy power-ups, battle through unique arenas and opponents, and turn every friendly match into a chaotic showdown with friends.
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Embale - Wooden Kart Race
Single-player alternative to Backyard Baseball — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Sports with Backyard Baseball.
Physics-based, first-person downhill racing. Drift a wooden cart through Quito’s steep, narrow streets, squeeze past rivals, and survive the run.
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Overserved: Food Fighters!
Single-player alternative to Backyard Baseball — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Sports with Backyard Baseball.
Overserved: Food Fighters is a fast-paced multiplayer party brawler for 1–8 players. Pick an adorable critter, dash through chaotic arenas, and hurl food-themed projectiles at your rivals in frantic matches with full cross-play across every platform.
- 9
Five Nights at Freddy's: Into the Pit
Single-player alternative to Backyard Baseball — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Backyard Baseball.
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.
- 10
Backyard Baseball '97
Single-player alternative to Backyard Baseball — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports and Casual with Backyard Baseball.
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 Baseball — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Backyard Baseball.
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.
- 12
WrestleQuest
Single-player alternative to Backyard Baseball — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Backyard Baseball.
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!
- 13
Backyard Baseball '01
Single-player alternative to Backyard Baseball — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports and Casual with Backyard Baseball.
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!
- 14
Backyard Soccer '98
Single-player alternative to Backyard Baseball — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports and Casual with Backyard Baseball.
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!
- 15
Backyard Football '99
Single-player alternative to Backyard Baseball — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports and Casual with Backyard Baseball.
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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Angry Video Game Nerd 8-bit
Single-player alternative to Backyard Baseball — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Backyard Baseball.
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!