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. Are you ready to play like a kid again?
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New game modes. New ways to play. Unlockables to chase and achievements to earn! Welcome to the all-new Backyard Baseball. This reimagined version of an all-time classic blends the best of modern gaming with the timeless charm that made it legendary. Play in 11 remastered stadiums, choose from 24 original teams, and compete across 6 unique game modes with a roster of 30 beloved Backyard characters.
From classic modes like pick-up games, reimagined modes like batting practice, and brand new modes that’ll become instant hits, there’s a world of Backyard fun waiting to be explored.
Our game is packed full of exciting achievements, unlockable characters, and collectible rewards. One thing you won’t find: microtransactions. Backyard Baseball is a fully modern game, but when it comes to rewards, we’re proudly old-school: earn them!
The all-new Backyard Baseball offers something for players of any age and ability. Tutorials, accessibility features, and simple modes like T-ball make it the perfect intro to both baseball and gaming, while competitive modes give experienced players the chance to bunt, steal, and grind their way to victory. Everyone is welcome in the Backyard.
Power-ups are back and crazier than ever, adding chaos and fun to every game. Pitchers can unleash FIRE BALLS, CRAZY BALLS, and FREEZEBALLS on unsuspecting hitters, while batters can wield CRAZY BUNTS, UNDERGROUNDERS, and the legendary ALUMINUM POWER BAT to rack up runs.
Backyard Baseball is iconic because we play the game a little differently than most. Follow these rules and let the fun begin!
PICK YOUR TEAM: Choose from 30 beloved Backyard kids to assemble your roster.
SET YOUR LINE UP: Assign positions and a batting order. Choose wisely!
PLAY LIKE A KID: In the Backyard there are no injuries, and while all kids make errors, it is a feature you can turn off. Need to use a tee? No problem! There are plenty of ways to customize your experience, but above all: have fun and Play Like a Kid™!
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Languages: English**languages with full audio support
Engagement
Hours played at review time, across 244 reviews with recorded playtime.
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Reviews
Been waiting a couple decades for a new Backyard Baseball game and can tell you that it mixes nostalgia & modern gameplay seamlessly. About to capture my first Ultra-Grand Championship of the Universe in years!
Just like back in the day. Super fun!
Great game, lots of depth. Play the tutorial, people saying it's too hard are missing some info. Online multiplayer should be great once it is added. Also the game runs perfectly on my old i7 2600 with 8gb ram and a 1060, well below the stated minimum system requirements.
This game was a big disappointment. I grew up on Backyard Baseball '01 and was super excited about a reboot. Oh foolish, naïve me. The state is has released in is atrocious, more bug filled than a roach-infested apartment. This apartment is missing all it's furniture, simply a beanbag chair and a TV to make you ask "you live like this?" Not only that, this apartment is not up to code, with asbestos leaking out of the walls. In plain English, the game has many game-breaking bugs that makes me wonder how it was released in this state. This game is missing features and content that was baked into a game 25 years older. This game has AI slop images on its playing cards and AI slop writing in the game - yet the developers have not disclosed this to steam. Scummy. Given the stability of the release I'd wager it was likely AI slop vibe-coded as well. Honestly, what a bummer. I'm glad I got my refund and wasn't blinded by nostalgia.
A great update to a classic game! Overall I am loving the game after a few short hours of playing. The depth of the game has only improved with achievements, unlockable content, and collecting within the game with ZERO microtransactions. Play the game. Unlock the stuff. Play the game more. Couldn't ask for better. New Modes are interesting and create a unique spin on the classic game keeping things fresh. Minor hiccups with some game controls here and there but nothing game breaking-ly bad.
fun
the new Backyard Baseball game has been, in my opinion, fantastic! Great voice acting for the kids, unlockables' that keep you playing and a great experience overall. I also love all the references to the OG '97 game, as it gives a spark of nostalgia. Pitching and batting are a smooth experience, however, I will say that fielding could do a rework. Sometimes, the backyard kids glitch which can make for some funny (and equally as annoying) moments! Overall, a great release and I'm excited to see what's in store for backyard sports!
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I like the game a lot it brings back the nostalgia of the 2001 game, only thing I dont really like / could better is the fielding and that like the originial it would auto make your player go the ball, etc. Other Then that it is a good game.
just as fun as the OG
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