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
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.
- 4
Kayak with friends
Single-player alternative to Backyard Baseball — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Sports with Backyard Baseball.
You and your friends, on kayaks! Master the art of kayaking and conquer fierce rivers with your friends (and against them). Explore the world’s most beautiful rivers and become the ultimate kayak warrior in this frantic racing adventure.
- 5
Bad Hop Baseball
Single-player alternative to Backyard Baseball — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports and Indie with Backyard Baseball.
Baseball crossed with pinball / pachinko. Skill and luck combine in this chaotic casual sports game. A new take on a vintage arcade classic.
- 6
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.
- 7
Pimbolas
Single-player alternative to Backyard Baseball — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports and Indie with Backyard Baseball.
Play frenetic foosball matches with your friends in this group physics game. Use crazy and fun power-ups to defeat your opponents and become the Pimbolas champion!
- 8
Race of the Nine Worlds
Single-player alternative to Backyard Baseball — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Sports with Backyard Baseball.
Take part in the Race of Nine Worlds! Play as one of the nine Path Racers, rush through the tracks of fantastic planets, go through an exciting story campaign and become a legend who will restore peace among the warring galaxies.
- 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 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!
- 16
Angry Video Game Nerd 8-bit
Single-player alternative to Backyard Baseball — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action 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!