Backyard Baseball '97

Cartoon baseball with kid teams, pickup games, and seasons

Mega Cat Studios · Published by Playground Productions · Released Oct 10, 2024

Reviews: Overwhelmingly Positive; 97% of 2,293
Recent reviews: Very Positive; 87% of 24 in 30 days
Playing now: 43; right now
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update: 1 year ago; Nov 7, 2024

What is Backyard Baseball '97?

A single-player baseball game where teams of kids play in backyard settings. You bat, pitch, and field against computer teams in random pickup games, drafted single matches, or a season where you build a roster and try to reach the playoffs.

For you if...

+you enjoy quick baseball games with simple controls
+you want to draft kid athletes for a season
+you like lighthearted, cartoon-style sports games

Not for you if...

−you want to play baseball matches with other people
−you prefer complex controls and professional baseball rules

What players say

97% of 2,293 reviews are positive · 87% of 24 in the last 30 days

Players praise the simple batting and pitching controls and the nostalgia of returning to the original game. Players complain about crashes and lag that interfere with batting or fielding; some find the highest difficulty unfair.