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Games Like Backyard Baseball '01

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Sports, Baseball, Simulation, Arcade.

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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!

Reviews: Very Positive — 91% — of 440 reviews
Released: 2025-07-08
Developer: Mega Cat Studios
Publisher: Playground Productions
Genres: Casual, Sports
Platforms: Windows

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    Dev: Mega Cat StudiosPub: Playground Productions
    Windows
    Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 62%

    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!

    Why similar: Baseball 45.5%, Sports 24.8%, Arcade 4.8%, 1990's 3.7%, Cartoon 3.6%

  2. #2 Backyard Basketball '01
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    Dev: Mega Cat StudiosPub: Playground Productions
    Windows

    Return to the blacktop with your favorite Backyard athletes! The original Backyard Basketball 2001 is back and now enhanced to run on Steam. Dribble, shoot, and take that ball to the hoop!

    Why similar: Sports 58.3%, Arcade 9.9%, Casual 6.2%, Cute 5.7%, 1990's 4.2%

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    Dev: Mega Cat StudiosPub: Playground Productions
    Windows

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    Windows
    Median: 24 minMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 29%

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    Dev: Mega Cat StudiosPub: Playground Productions
    Windows

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    Windows

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    89% matchVery Positive91% of 2,088 reviews2020
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    Windows
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    Windows
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    Windows

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