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Games Like Backyard Baseball

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

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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?

Reviews: Very Positive — 81% — of 1,298 reviews
Released: 2026-07-09
Developer: Mega Cat Studios
Publisher: Playground Productions
Genres: Action, Adventure, Casual, Indie, RPG, Simulation, Sports
Platforms: Windows, Mac

Overview

Backyard Baseball is a beloved classic that perfectly balances accessible arcade-style sports mechanics with a charming, character-driven aesthetic and light RPG progression. These recommendations focus on titles that capture that same spirit of pick-up-and-play fun, quirky humor, and competitive arcade action. Whether you are looking for nostalgic sports titles or modern indie games with a playful twist, this list offers a variety of ways to scratch that arcade sports itch.

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  1. #1 Super Mega Baseball™ 4
    97% matchMostly Positive80% of 1,504 reviews2023
    Dev: Metalhead Software Inc.Pub: Electronic Arts
    Windows
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 28.0 hrs≥1hr: 69%

    Super Mega Baseball™ 4 is where the Legends play. The signature combo of arcade-inspired style and immersive gameplay returns with over 200 baseball Legends and a grand slam of presentation upgrades.

    Why similar: Baseball 51.5% ★, Sports 20.7%, eSports 11.4% ★, PvP 6.7%, Family Friendly 5.7%

    Why You'll Like It: It offers the most polished arcade-style baseball experience on Steam, perfectly capturing the fun, over-the-top personality of the genre.

  2. #2 Super Mega Baseball 3
    96% matchVery Positive91% of 2,098 reviews2020
    Dev: Metalhead Software Inc.Pub: Electronic Arts
    Windows
    Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 52.2 hrs≥1hr: 66%

    Run up the score in a relaxed slugfest or push the limits of your reflexes in this refined baseball simulator. The third entry in the series features all-new Franchise and Online Leagues modes, major graphical enhancements, and on-field additions including pickoffs and situational player traits.

    Why similar: Baseball 54.4% ★, Sports 16.3%, PvP 10%, Arcade 6.9%, Stylized 4.3%

    Why You'll Like It: A highly regarded entry in the series that provides deep arcade gameplay with a focus on accessible, fun-first mechanics.

  3. #3 Backyard Baseball '97
    96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 2,295 reviews2024
    Dev: Mega Cat StudiosPub: Playground Productions
    Windows
    Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 6.8 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 51.2% ★, Sports 19.5%, Arcade 5.7%, Cartoon 5.5%, Cute 4.2%

    Why You'll Like It: The original classic that defined the series, offering pure nostalgia and the quintessential arcade baseball experience.

  4. #4 Backyard Baseball '01
    95% matchVery Positive93% of 680 reviews2025
    Dev: Mega Cat StudiosPub: Playground Productions
    Windows
    Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 53%

    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!

    Why similar: Baseball 52% ★, Sports 24.8%, Arcade 6%, Cartoon 3.7%, Cute 3.6%

    Why You'll Like It: A fan-favorite sequel that retains the iconic humor, charm, and team-building mechanics of the original.

  5. #5 Dodgeball Academia
    94% matchVery Positive94% of 681 reviews2021
    Dev: Pocket TrapPub: Balor Games
    Windows
    Median: 6.8 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Dodgeball Academia is a sports RPG game featuring rookie dodgeball student, Otto. Join Otto and an eclectic cast of characters as they train to dominate on and off the courts of the academia.

    Why similar: Sports 30.8%, Cartoon 10.9%, Arcade 10.7%, RPG 9.5%, Cartoony 9.3%

    Why You'll Like It: This game blends sports mechanics with RPG progression and a charming, cute aesthetic that mirrors the character-focused charm of the Backyard series.

  6. #6 Super Blood Hockey
    93% matchVery Positive92% of 1,121 reviews2017
    Dev: Loren Lemcke
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 69%

    Create and manage your team in a violent, dystopic world of no-rules, fast-paced, arcade-style, ice hockey action. Adjust training regimens, control diets, administer black market pharmaceuticals, and provide healthcare (or not) to a ragtag team of convicts at the mercy of your underhanded tactics.

    Why similar: Sports 34%, PvP 19.1%, Arcade 13.7%, Funny 11.6%, Cute 9.5%

    Why You'll Like It: This game captures the funny, violent, and arcade-focused spirit of retro sports games with a distinct, charming visual style.

  7. #7 Windjammers 2
    92% matchVery Positive88% of 767 reviews2022
    Dev: Dotemu
    Windows
    Median: 36 minMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 39%

    The best flying disc game of all time is back, with amazing hand-drawn graphics, crazy new moves, gameplay mechanics and awesome characters and stages! New update brings new playable characters, new training mode, full crossplay support and more.

    Why similar: Sports 39.7%, PvP 24.9%, Arcade 16.8%, eSports 14.5% ★, Family Friendly 4.1%

    Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, competitive arcade sports game that focuses on high-skill, accessible gameplay similar to the spirit of Backyard sports.

  8. #8 Tape to Tape
    91% matchVery Positive92% of 3,715 reviews2023
    Dev: Excellent Rectangle
    Windows
    Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 14.6 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    Tape to Tape is a roguelite hockey game where every choice matters on your journey to build the best hockey team. Choose your path, hire unique players, discover synergies between them, pick unique abilities, bribe the referees or visit the Blademaster on your way to restore hockey's former glory.

    Why similar: Sports 30.6%, PvP 17.1%, Cartoony 11.2%, Arcade 11.1%, Funny 10.1%

    Why You'll Like It: A roguelite hockey game that emphasizes arcade fun and character progression, feeling like a modern evolution of classic sports titles.

  9. #9 Backyard Soccer '98
    91% matchVery Positive96% of 219 reviews2024
    Dev: Mega Cat StudiosPub: Playground Productions
    Windows

    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!

    Why similar: Sports 49.5%, Arcade 12.3%, Cute 8%, Cartoon 7.2%, Comedy 6.7%

    Why You'll Like It: Part of the same iconic series, this title brings the same charming characters and arcade mechanics to the soccer pitch.

  10. #10 Backyard Football '99
    90% matchVery Positive95% of 176 reviews2025
    Dev: Mega Cat StudiosPub: Playground Productions
    Windows

    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!

    Why similar: Sports 55.1%, Arcade 14.3%, Cute 8.5%, Cartoon 8%, Simulation 4.8%

    Why You'll Like It: A nostalgic trip that features the classic Backyard aesthetic applied to the sport of American football.

  11. #11 Backyard Basketball '01
    89% matchVery Positive88% of 165 reviews2025
    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 50.5%, Arcade 12.9%, Cartoony 8.7%, Cute 8%, Comedy 6.2%

    Why You'll Like It: This title rounds out the Backyard experience with the same fun, arcade-style basketball gameplay and character charm.

  12. #12 Mutant Football League
    89% matchVery Positive93% of 859 reviews2017
    Dev: Digital Dreams Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 65.0 hrs≥1hr: 54%

    Mutants and monsters unleash maniacal carnage on the gridiron in this crazy gore fest of arcade-style football. Packed full of humor, intense online multiplayer action, and strategy.

    Why similar: Sports 39.6%, Arcade 14.2%, Funny 14%, Family Friendly 11.7%, Comedy 11.4%

    Why You'll Like It: It brings a hilarious, over-the-top arcade approach to football that matches the funny, non-traditional sports vibe of the Backyard series.

  13. #13 Pixel Cup Soccer - Ultimate Edition
    86% matchVery Positive84% of 1,002 reviews2022
    Dev: BATOVI Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 9.8 hrsMean: 10.0 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Pixel Cup Soccer is a retro-style arcade game. Play friendly matches, tournaments or create your team and lead it to glory in career mode! You can play it alone or with up to 8 friends, locally or through Steam remote, you can choose whether to play competitively, cooperatively, or even both!

    Why similar: eSports 35.5% ★, Sports 25.4%, PvP 14.8%, Arcade 10.8%, Funny 6.8%

    Why You'll Like It: A cute, arcade-focused soccer game that prioritizes fast gameplay and accessibility over complex simulation.

  14. #14 BASEBALL STARS 2
    88% matchMostly Positive75% of 123 reviews2016
    Dev: SNK CORPORATION
    Windows
    Median: 24 minMean: 11.6 hrs≥1hr: 30%

    Lace up your cleats, and step onto the diamond with the pros of “BASEBALL STARS 2” on Steam!

    Why similar: Baseball 58.4% ★, Sports 36.1%, Arcade 5.4%

    Why You'll Like It: A legendary arcade baseball game that remains a gold standard for fast-paced, pick-up-and-play sports action.

  15. #15 Super Psycho Baseball
    85% matchVery Positive92% of 249 reviews2025
    Dev: internetcharlesPub: Giant Scam Industries
    Windows

    Welcome to Super Psycho Baseball, a sadistic home-run hitting roguelike in which you try to conquer a gang of pitch-slinging bosses, each more psychotic than the last. Come face five fully-realized pitchers, rack up powerups, and reach the top!

    Why similar: Baseball 53% ★, Sports 17%, Cartoon 6%, Arcade 6%, Funny 5.8%

    Why You'll Like It: A roguelike take on baseball that embraces absurdity and humor, making it a great match for fans of the Backyard series' quirkiness.

  16. #16 World League Baseball
    86% matchMixed70% of 115 reviews2023
    Dev: HAEGIN Co.,Ltd.
    Windows · Mac

    Enjoy an excitement-filled baseball game rendered in a casual art style! Experience all the fun found only in ball games with simple and easy controls!

    Why similar: Baseball 55.1% ★, Sports 22%, PvP 8.1%, Arcade 6%, Simulation 3.8%

    Why You'll Like It: A solid arcade-simulation hybrid that provides a more modern take on baseball while keeping the gameplay accessible.

  17. #17 Slappyball
    84% matchVery Positive84% of 5,512 reviews2024
    Dev: Amelore
    Windows
    Median: 48 minMean: 1.8 hrs≥1hr: 41%

    It's hands playing volleyball. Compete online and show who has the better ball handling skills. Style on your opponents through skill and a superior fashion sense.

    Why similar: eSports 28.3% ★, Sports 20%, PvP 11.9%, Cartoon 6.9%, Funny 6.6%

    Why You'll Like It: An esports-focused arcade sports game that features unique physics and deep character customization for a competitive edge.

  18. #18 eBaseball™: PRO SPIRIT
    83% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,729 reviews2026
    Dev: KONAMI
    Windows
    Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 68%

    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.

    Why similar: Baseball 47.4% ★, Sports 21.8%, eSports 18.5% ★, PvP 7%, Action 3.3%

    Why You'll Like It: A competitive, esports-ready baseball title that focuses on high-intensity PvP action.

  19. #19 Alpaca Ball: Allstars
    84% matchVery Positive92% of 93 reviews2020
    Dev: Salt Castle StudioPub: Leoful
    Windows

    Football with Alpacas! Bring the cup home in this hilarious and chaotic physics-based party game. Play with up to 8 players in versus mode, or tackle the career mode either solo or in 2 player co-op! Peru-ve yourself on the Picchu and win those Machus!

    Why similar: eSports 27.1% ★, Party Game 15.9%, Sports 13.3%, PvP 11.3%, Cartoony 6.4%

    Why You'll Like It: A chaotic, physics-based party sports game that leans heavily into humor and unconventional gameplay.

  20. #20 Yerr Out
    82% matchVery Positive88% of 149 reviews2024
    Dev: Green Valley GamesPub: Hadzin Foundation
    Windows

    🦅 wacky & competitive baseball game! 🦌 Unlock over 100+ animals to assemble your team, each with different attributes 🐂

    Why similar: Baseball 41.3% ★, eSports 17.3% ★, Sports 12.4%, PvP 8%, Cartoon 5.1%

    Why You'll Like It: A dedicated PvP baseball game that focuses on the competitive head-to-head nature of the sport.

  21. #21 MLB 9 Innings Rivals 26
    80% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,774 reviews2025
    Dev: Com2uS
    Windows
    Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 35.3 hrs≥1hr: 54%

    Take your rivalries to the next level in MLB 9 Innings Rivals 26!

    Why similar: Baseball 53.1% ★, Sports 19.3%, eSports 10.2% ★, PvP 8.6%, Family Friendly 2.9%

    Why You'll Like It: A modern, controller-friendly baseball game that offers a mix of arcade action and team management.

  22. #22 TOTALLY BASEBALL
    81% matchVery Positive87% of 177 reviews2021
    Dev: ZEVO GAMES
    Windows

    Play the full sport of Baseball (every position) on your own or with your friends in VR!

    Why similar: Baseball 48.5% ★, Sports 16.3%, eSports 14.2% ★, Family Friendly 5.6%, Arcade 4.1%

    Why You'll Like It: A unique take on the sport that blends strategy and action, offering a different perspective on baseball mechanics.

  23. #23 Golf With Your Friends
    79% matchVery Positive87% of 75,845 reviews2020
    Dev: Blacklight InteractivePub: Team17
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 13.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    Why have friends if not to play Golf... With Your Friends! Nothing is out of bounds as you take on courses filled with fast paced, exciting, simultaneous mini golf for up to 12 players!

    Why similar: Sports 48%, Funny 12.8%, PvP 12.3%, Family Friendly 11.1%, Casual 6.7%

    Why You'll Like It: A quintessential party-game that focuses on accessible, fun-first sports mechanics and multiplayer chaos.

  24. #24 Super Tennis Blast
    79% matchVery Positive83% of 100 reviews2019
    Dev: Unfinished Pixel
    Windows

    Remember retro-styled sports games? Dust off your racket and set your friends around the couch with Super Tennis Blast! A tennis game for tennis enthusiasts, made by fans of arcade games. Game, set, match! Ready to have a blast?

    Why similar: Sports 70%, Casual 8.4%, Arcade 7.9%, Funny 7.2%, Family Friendly 6.5%

    Why You'll Like It: A colorful, arcade-style tennis game that focuses on fun, easy-to-learn mechanics and a lighthearted presentation.

  25. #25 Party Golf
    78% matchMostly Positive79% of 78 reviews2016
    Dev: Giant Margarita
    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    Party Golf is a crazy and competitive couchplay game for one to eight players. Party Golf combines simple 2D physics, a procedurally generated world and over a trillion different gameplay combinations.

    Why similar: Sports 60.9%, Arcade 14.1%, PvP 11.7%, Casual 6.7%, Colorful 6.6%

    Why You'll Like It: A highly customizable, fast-paced party game that turns golf into a frantic, competitive experience for all skill levels.

  26. #26 Backyard Hockey '02
    74% matchVery Positive81% of 118 reviews2025
    Dev: Mega Cat StudiosPub: Playground Productions
    Windows

    Return to the ice with your favorite Backyard athletes! The original Backyard Hockey 2002 is back and now enhanced to run on Steam. Skate, pass, shoot, and score in this classic game!

    Why similar: Sports 49.4%, Arcade 12.7%, Cute 7.9%, Simulation 7.5%, Cartoon 7%

  27. #27 Super Mega Baseball: Extra Innings
    76% matchVery Positive90% of 977 reviews2015
    Dev: Metalhead Software Inc.Pub: Electronic Arts
    Windows
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Tight controls and a smooth learning curve will have you knocking it out of the park in no time in this awesome arcade baseball simulator. Polygon’s 2014 Sports Game of the Year.

    Why similar: Baseball 79% ★, Sports 16.9%, Simulation 2.5%, Arcade 1.7%

  28. #28 Out of the Park Baseball 27
    73% matchVery Positive83% of 501 reviews2026
    Dev: Out of the Park Developments
    Windows · Mac

    27 years of sports gaming excellence! Out of the Park Baseball 27 is here - officially licensed by MLB, the MLB Players Inc. and KBO! You are firmly in charge of your favorite baseball franchise - today or at any point in history! Your team, your way, your rules.

    Why similar: Baseball 50.7% ★, Sports 32.7%, Simulation 7.9%, PvP 5.8%, 3D 2.9%

  29. #29 Out of the Park Baseball 26
    73% matchVery Positive82% of 839 reviews2025
    Dev: Out of the Park Developments
    Windows · Mac

    26 years of sports gaming excellence! Out of the Park Baseball 26 is here - officially licensed by MLB, the MLB Players Inc. and KBO! This year's brand new version puts you firmly in charge of your favorite baseball franchise. Your team, your way, your rules.

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  30. #30 PowerWash Simulator 2
    69% matchVery Positive91% of 11,964 reviews2025
    Dev: FuturLab
    Windows
    Median: 18.1 hrsMean: 26.4 hrs≥1hr: 94%

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    72% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,793 reviews2023
    Dev: Fair Play LabsPub: GameMill Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 16.6 hrs≥1hr: 69%

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    Why similar: eSports 37.7% ★, Arcade 11.4%, Cartoon 11.1%, Cartoony 9.4%, PvP 7.8%

  32. #32 Gnomeball
    70% matchMostly Positive79% of 61 reviews2025
    Dev: Sokpop Collective
    Windows · Mac

    Gnomeball is a fast-paced soccer game for 1-4 players, set in a charming miniature garden. Become a goal-scoring machine, pass like a maestro, and channel your inner Messi as you gracefully dribble past defenders!

    Why similar: Sports 34.2%, eSports 32.5% ★, Arcade 9.7%, PvP 8.7%, Stylized 5.1%

  33. #33 Goofy Gorillas
    69% matchVery Positive93% of 1,007 reviews2023
    Dev: sponge
    Windows
    Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    Relive your childhood nostalgia at Goofy Gorillas, the largest virtual jungle gym! Battle it out with your friends in a wide range of casual but intense PvP gamemodes, or chill out and take part in some extra activities around the venue! Make the Goofy experience your own!

    Why similar: PvP 29.3%, Sports 28.6%, Funny 15.4%, Stylized 13.1%, Action 7.1%

  34. #34 Street Hoop
    72% matchVery Positive81% of 63 reviews2019
    Dev: Retro Maniac
    Windows

    The legendary 3 on 3 arcade basketball game returns.

    Why similar: eSports 32.3% ★, Sports 27.8%, Arcade 10.7%, PvP 10.2%, Comedy 7.2%

  35. #35 Home Run High
    71% matchMostly Positive75% of 175 reviews2022
    Dev: Kairosoft Co.,Ltd
    Windows
    Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 15.9 hrs≥1hr: 72%

    Train your baseball players and create a winning team!

    Why similar: Baseball 55.8% ★, Sports 26.5%, Simulation 6.6%, Cute 3.5%, Casual 3%

  36. #36 FurBall
    71% matchMostly Positive76% of 66 reviews2021
    Dev: Rapt Interactive
    Windows

    Join the fun as adorable animals battle for athletic supremacy across a variety of fantastic arenas! Play against friends across multiple platforms over the Internet. In FurBall, you play on teams of up to 2 players on each side in noble competition, attempting to score goals for your team!

    Why similar: Sports 48%, eSports 21.1% ★, Family Friendly 10.6%, Cute 9%, Arcade 7.1%

  37. #37 RetroMania Wrestling
    70% matchVery Positive83% of 320 reviews2021
    Dev: Retrosoft Studios
    Windows

    RetroMania Wrestling is a throwback arcade game inspired by classics of the past, with great 2D action and an eclectic roster of wrestlers past and present!

    Why similar: Sports 34.8%, Arcade 12.7%, PvP 11.4%, Funny 10.9%, Cartoony 9.9%

  38. #38 Wrestling Empire
    68% matchVery Positive94% of 3,152 reviews2021
    Dev: MDickie
    Windows
    Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 25.2 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    The lightweight champion of wrestling comes full circle with higher resolution visuals and a smoother frame rate - whilst still retaining the retro style that puts the fun first! Now featuring whole other booking & roaming modes at no extra cost for the biggest Triple Threat in wrestling.

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  39. #39 EVERYBODY'S GOLF HOT SHOTS
    68% matchMixed62% of 1,340 reviews2025
    Dev: HYDE, Inc.Pub: Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.
    Windows
    Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 18.5 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    Everybody’s favorite golf game series finally returns to the fairway! Hit the green with a variety of unique characters and courses in online and offline AND single and multiplayer modes!

    Why similar: Sports 88.7%, 3D 11.3%

  40. #40 Beastieball
    65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 1,772 reviews2024
    Dev: Wishes Ultd.Pub: Klei Publishing
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 24.0 hrs≥1hr: 77%

    A turn-based volleyball RPG where you coach a sports team of Beasties! Your Beasties' relationships grow and change, unlocking new abilities and combo plays!

    Why similar: eSports 33.6% ★, Sports 26.6%, PvP 14.7%, RPG 6.9%, Cartoony 6.7%

  41. #41 Legend Bowl
    68% matchVery Positive87% of 956 reviews2021
    Dev: Super Pixel Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 13.2 hrs≥1hr: 61%

    Legend Bowl is a throwback to the classic 8-bit and 16-bit football games of the past. Take to the gridiron and fight your way to becoming a football legend! Enjoy sim-style gameplay, realistic weather, detailed stats, franchise mode, tournament mode, fully customizable rosters, and much much more!

    Why similar: Sports 32.9%, eSports 30.3% ★, PvP 17.6%, Arcade 8.5%, Simulation 5.5%

  42. #42 Sunday Rivals
    67% matchVery Positive91% of 312 reviews2022
    Dev: 26k
    Windows

    Easy to pickup, hard hitting, fully customizable arcade football is back with Sunday Rivals! Battle high-octane offenses and bone crushing tacklers in the harshest weather conditions to bring home championship glory!

    Why similar: Sports 37.7%, PvP 16.7%, Arcade 13.8%, Simulation 9.7%, Family Friendly 6.7%

  43. #43 Pro Jank Footy
    65% matchVery Positive82% of 234 reviews2026
    Dev: Powerbomb Games
    Windows

    Pro Jank Footy is an over-the-top arcade comedy-sports game. Score goals to unleash game-changing power-ups, build a deck of absurd abilities, and tackle a season where no two matches are ever the same—solo or with your mates.

    Why similar: Sports 28.9%, PvP 16.5%, Arcade 11.7%, Funny 11%, Cartoon 7%

  44. #44 Charrua Soccer - Pro Edition
    67% matchVery Positive81% of 140 reviews2023
    Dev: BATOVI Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    With lots of action and adrenaline, Charrua Soccer is an arcade that brings you only the most fun part of soccer! Play friendly matches, tournaments or create your team and lead it to glory in career mode! Have fun playing alone or with friends, in competitive or cooperative mode!

    Why similar: eSports 30% ★, Sports 19.9%, PvP 11.8%, Cartoon 10.3%, Arcade 9.5%

  45. #45 Indoor Kickball
    67% matchMostly Positive78% of 51 reviews2023
    Dev: Snow Day Software
    Windows

    Indoor Kickball is fast paced 1v1 game of kickball played where your parents wouldn't let you. Destroy the living room, kitchen, bedroom, basement, and many other rooms of the house with a chaotic game of kickball.

    Why similar: Baseball 50.5% ★, Sports 15.5%, Arcade 5.8%, Family Friendly 5.1%, Funny 4.6%

  46. #46 SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom - Rehydrated
    65% matchVery Positive94% of 18,230 reviews2020
    Dev: Purple LampPub: THQ Nordic
    Windows
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    Are you ready, kids? The cult classic is back, faithfully remade in spongetastic splendor! Play as SpongeBob, Patrick and Sandy and show the evil Plankton that crime pays even less than Mr. Krabs.

    Why similar: Cartoon 21.2%, Family Friendly 17.3%, Funny 14.4%, Comedy 14%, Colorful 8.4%

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