Single-player games like Backyard Baseball
Below are 12 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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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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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!
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Super Mega Baseball 2
Single-player alternative to Backyard Baseball — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports and Indie with Backyard Baseball.
The critically acclaimed Super Mega Baseball series is back with new visuals, deep team and league customization, and online multiplayer modes.
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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!
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eBaseball™: PRO SPIRIT
Single-player alternative to Backyard Baseball — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Sports with Backyard Baseball.
Experience authentic baseball with players from around the world. Feel the arc of every hit, the intensity behind each play, and the roar of the crowd surrounding the stadium. With stunning presentation, the game captures the true intensity of real baseball.
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Out of the Park Baseball 17
Single-player alternative to Backyard Baseball — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports and Indie with Backyard Baseball.
Out of the Park Baseball 17 - now officially licensed by MLB.com and the MLBPA - is the best baseball strategy game ever created! Guide your favorite MLB franchise to glory, play any historical season or create a fictional baseball world. Play solo or in online leagues. Own the future - rewrite the past!
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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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Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions
Single-player alternative to Backyard Baseball — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Sports with Backyard Baseball.
Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions is an arcade football game bringing a refreshing look to the football genre with the exhilarating action and over the top shots that made the license famous. Defy The Laws of Football Become Legend
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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!