Games Like Backyard Basketball '01

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: Sports 48.6%, Arcade 9.9%, 1990's 7.6%, Cute 7.2%, Casual 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: Shares the exact same nostalgic art style, casual mechanics, and charming character-driven gameplay as the Backyard series.

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 57.7%, Arcade 10%, Cute 6.4%, Casual 6.2%, 1990's 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: Developed by the same team, this title offers the same iconic Backyard sports experience with a focus on fun over simulation.

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 56.2%, Arcade 10.1%, Cute 6.1%, Casual 6%, Simulation 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: Provides the quintessential Backyard sports experience with the same colorful, arcade-focused gameplay loop.

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

Why You'll Like It: Another entry in the classic series that features the same roster of lovable neighborhood kids and accessible sports mechanics.

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 60.6%, Arcade 11%, Cute 6.4%, Casual 5.8%, 1990's 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: Maintains the signature Backyard aesthetic and lighthearted approach to team-based sports simulation.

Experience the ultimate hoops sim in Hoop Land, a retro-inspired basketball manager with modernized gameplay and fully customizable leagues. Build your legacy, lead a dynasty, or simulate endless seasons from college tournaments to championship trophies!

Why similar: Basketball 46.7% ★, Sports 39.3%, Arcade 4.5%, Simulation 3.8%, Retro 3.1%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D retro-style basketball game that focuses on fun, fast-paced arcade action rather than complex simulation.

5 on 5 Pro Basketball born from the golden era of sports games. This spiritual successor to the 8-bit ballers bridges the gap between retro and today’s simulation games. Side-scrolling, sweaty arcade action with simplified 3-button gameplay and retro vibes galore.

Why similar: Sports 47.3%, Basketball 39.3% ★, Casual 6.8%, Arcade 3.9%, Retro 2.4%

Why You'll Like It: Captures the retro, pixel-art aesthetic and simple, arcade-style basketball gameplay that fans of the genre will appreciate.

The legendary 3 on 3 arcade basketball game returns.

Why similar: Sports 60.6%, Basketball 26.1% ★, Casual 8.5%, Arcade 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: A classic arcade basketball game that emphasizes fast, fun, and accessible matches on the blacktop.

Dunk Lords is a two-on-two basketball beat 'em up featuring over-the-top special moves, devastating dunks, and game-changing equipment. Choose from 20 of the baddest ballers around, each with unique special attacks and abilities, and do battle on a variety of hazard-filled courts.

Why similar: Basketball 55% ★, Sports 29.3%, Arcade 8.3%, Retro 3.6%, Colorful 3.2%

Why You'll Like It: Features over-the-top, arcade-style basketball action with a colorful, stylized aesthetic that matches the energy of the Backyard series.

Ready to play some ball? Grab a team, suit up, and climb inside your human! Prep its thrusters, lower the all-terrain wheels, and spin up that flailing magnet-arm. It's time to play Regular Human Basketball!

Why similar: Basketball 65.4% ★, Sports 28.9%, Comedy 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: A hilarious, physics-based party game that turns basketball into a chaotic and entertaining experience.

Basketball Team Management Sim Coach a custom team and dunk your way to glory!

Why similar: Basketball 46% ★, Sports 37.7%, Simulation 5.9%, Casual 4.3%, Cute 2.3%

Why You'll Like It: A charming simulation game that allows you to manage a basketball team with the same cute, pixelated aesthetic.

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: Sports 61.6%, Arcade 18.3%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%, Retro 6.5%, Simulation 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: A charming, retro-styled arcade sports game that is easy to pick up and play with a focus on pure fun.

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: Sports 88%, Simulation 11%, Singleplayer 0.9%

Why You'll Like It: While more modern, it captures the same spirit of fun, accessible, and personality-filled sports gaming found in the Backyard series.

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 61.3%, Arcade 15.5%, Cartoony 12.9%, Colorful 8.9%, Singleplayer 1.4%

Why You'll Like It: A roguelite hockey game that embraces arcade-style mechanics and a unique, fun visual style.

3on3 FreeStyle: Rebound allows players to work with their teammates to pull off rim-shaking slam dunks, awe-inspiring alley-oops, flashy no-look passes, and clutch outside shots which breaks the heart of the opposing team in competitive games filled with the joy and energy of street basketball.

Why similar: Basketball 65% ★, Sports 23.6%, Arcade 7.9%, Casual 2.9%, Singleplayer 0.6%

Why You'll Like It: A street-style basketball game that focuses on the competitive, arcade-like atmosphere of urban courts.

Knock down your opponents and smash their hoops! Hoop Fighters is an online, no-rules party basketball game for up to 6 players. Slide into opponents, throw punches or objects at them. Do your best to get the ball. Remember, there are no rules in Hoop Fighters!

Why similar: Basketball 57.5% ★, Sports 26.9%, Arcade 7.4%, Cute 4.6%, Comedy 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: A lighthearted party game that emphasizes funny, team-based basketball action.

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 61.7%, Arcade 15%, Cartoony 10.7%, Cute 7.3%, Colorful 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: Combines sports mechanics with a cute, colorful, and story-driven RPG experience that mirrors the charm of the Backyard games.

Two-player Arcade mayhem in tight arenas - Toss the ball to your opponent's goal before they get the chance!

Why similar: Sports 87.8%, Casual 12.2%

Why You'll Like It: A quirky, physics-based sports game that focuses on casual, local multiplayer fun.

Blacktop Hoops is the ultimate VR basketball game and sports experience. Embark on a hoops journey in career mode, ball against bots, hang out with friends in online courts, or climb the rankings in competitive pickup games. Do you have what it takes to become the GOAT?

Why similar: Basketball 55.6% ★, Sports 29.8%, Arcade 7.5%, Casual 2.6%, Simulation 2.6%

Why You'll Like It: An immersive arcade basketball experience that captures the energy and style of street-level play.

Freestyle 2: Street Basketball is a fast paced online arcade basketball game. Create your own unique player and compete in the online street league! Use variety of b-ball moves and customize your player! Team up with the best street ballers online and rise to the top!

Why similar: Basketball 60.6% ★, Sports 31.2%, Casual 4.1%, Simulation 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the street-ball culture with arcade-style controls and a focus on competitive, fast-paced matches.

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 55.2%, Arcade 15.5%, Cute 10.5%, Comedy 7.3%, Pixel Graphics 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: A violent yet deeply fun arcade hockey game that prioritizes fast-paced, retro-inspired gameplay.

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 70.9%, Arcade 20.9%, 1990's 4.9%, Retro 2.8%, Singleplayer 0.4%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, arcade-style competitive game that captures the same 'easy to learn, hard to master' spirit of classic sports titles.

Basketball mini-game, shooting 3 pointers in sequence to complete the game. Played in a time based format or number of balls, or casually in practice mode.

Why similar: Basketball 60.1% ★, Sports 27.7%, Arcade 7.2%, Casual 4.7%, Singleplayer 0.4%

Why You'll Like It: A casual, score-attack basketball game that is perfect for quick, arcade-style sessions.

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 81.5%, Casual 12.6%, Simulation 4.9%, Singleplayer 0.9%

Why You'll Like It: A casual, multiplayer-focused sports game that shares the same 'fun-first' design philosophy as the Backyard series.

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

Why similar: Sports 90.5%, Arcade 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: A definitive arcade baseball classic that features simple, satisfying mechanics and a vibrant, retro look.

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 67.2%, Arcade 16.9%, Comedy 10.3%, Colorful 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: An over-the-top, arcade-style football game that prioritizes humor and chaotic action over realistic simulation.

Pickup Basketball VR is a multiplayer VR game that lets up to 4 players play in various game modes including 1 v 1, 2 v 2, Horse and 3-point contest. Pickup Basketball VR allows players to compete online with or against friends and players from across the world.

Why similar: Basketball 49.8% ★, Sports 44.1%, Arcade 3.7%, Simulation 1.8%, Singleplayer 0.7%

Why You'll Like It: Brings the casual, pick-up-and-play nature of street basketball into a virtual space.

The first official floorball video game is back! Play real teams, enter tournaments, and relive the fast-paced action of 2010.

Why similar: Sports 91.4%, Simulation 6.3%, Singleplayer 2.2%

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 73.5%, Arcade 11.9%, Casual 9.1%, Colorful 4.4%, Singleplayer 1.1%

Why You'll Like It: A chaotic, customizable, and highly accessible sports game designed for fun with friends.

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 56.9%, Arcade 10.2%, 1990's 8.9%, Pixel Graphics 6.4%, Cute 6.1%

The Olympic Games are back, and this time it's your chance for glory! Whether you play with friends, family, or go for gold on the global leaderboards, this is a party game that anyone can pick up and enjoy!

Why similar: Sports 51.5%, Basketball 29% ★, Arcade 8.9%, Casual 6.7%, Colorful 3.3%

The original cult classic returns. A blast from the past, better than ever. Are you ready?

Why similar: Sports 77.5%, Casual 11.4%, Simulation 11.1%

Hoops VR is specially designed for the HTC Vive so you can live out the ultimate basketball free-throw challenge. Use the motion controls and shoot hoops as naturally as you would out on the basketball court. Compete online for the top of the global leaderboards as well as locally against your friends.

Why similar: Sports 47.5%, Basketball 45.7% ★, Simulation 6.8%

Blocky Ball is a brand new take on a classic concept! Although its in offline only mode, you can still compete against the bot and see where we started out! Think of it as a museum piece! To continue the online party, check out the sequel Blocky Ball OT!

Why similar: Sports 79.1%, Casual 11.7%, Arcade 9.2%

Slapshot: Rebound is a physics-based multiplayer game where you play an arcade style match of hockey. No shoot button, no puck glue, no RNG. It’s up to you and your team to take control of the puck, pass, shoot, outplay your opponents. Play with your friends or team up with other Slapshot players!

Why similar: Sports 70.9%, Arcade 20.2%, Casual 8.9%

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 80.5%, Cute 10.2%, Arcade 8.3%, Singleplayer 1%

XP Soccer is a love letter to the classic soccer games from the NES era!

Why similar: Sports 63.2%, Arcade 12.2%, Retro 5.6%, Casual 5.1%, Pixel Graphics 5.1%

Tiny Football is a throwback to classic top-down football games of the 80’s and 90's. Compete with over 200 national and club teams in a variety of tournaments against your friends or the computer.

Why similar: Sports 61.6%, 1990's 11.5%, Arcade 10.1%, Pixel Graphics 6.6%, Retro 5.9%

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 75.3%, Arcade 14.9%, Simulation 5.8%, Cute 3.4%, Singleplayer 0.6%

Battle Ball is a goofy online multiplayer game. Play with your team in a 3 v 3 game of loose-rules dodgeball meets twin-stick shooter. Play with your friends or knock them out by teaming up with random players!

Why similar: Sports 76.7%, Arcade 13.4%, Casual 9.9%

Welcome to Backyard Brawl! A third person laser tag game.

Volley, Tennis or Soccer - choose your favorite sport, take to the field and prepare to have a blast!!

Why similar: Sports 70%, Arcade 12.6%, Casual 8.8%, Cartoony 5.6%, Colorful 2.6%

Classic Football is back with Super Arcade Soccer. Super Arcade Soccer is a fun soccer game with arcade playability; direct, accessible control; and a wide range of actions, such as passing, centering, skill shots…

Why similar: Sports 80.4%, Simulation 10.8%, Arcade 8.8%

The Balls are Back! The legendary 90s pinball game Balls of Steel returns to PC in all of its radical retro glory. Play through 5 classic top-down pinball tables and two BRAND NEW tables in classic BoS Style! Get 7 awesome retro tables in one package, rebuilt to run on modern PC hardware!

Why similar: Arcade 30.1%, Cartoony 18.5%, Casual 12.9%, 1990's 12.5%, Simulation 12.3%

The Flash-era classic returns! Duck Life 4 Classic is the original, now in HD with modern quality-of-life polish. Grind training mini-games, crush races and tournaments, and build, name, and style a custom duck team. No browser needed, just pure nostalgia on PC

Why similar: Sports 76.7%, Casual 12.5%, Cute 6.3%, Colorful 4.2%, Singleplayer 0.3%

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 82.5%, Casual 11%, Arcade 6.5%

The king of breakout games is back in a special 20th Anniversary Edition with high-res boards, new power-ups, online leaderboards, a boardset editor and more!

Why similar: Arcade 47%, Casual 33.4%, Retro 19.6%

The very first Battle Bears game ever now on PC! Relive the Huggables, Campy Weapons, Crazy Bosses and Funny Cutscenes. Your childhood nostalgia is back in full force!

Why similar: Arcade 46.8%, Cartoony 28.3%, Casual 23.2%, Singleplayer 1.7%

Inspired by old school first person shooters, Bunny Hop League takes you right back to the golden age of gaming, when hopping, strafing and surfing were all the rage.

Why similar: Sports 100%

Malzbie’s Pinball Collection presents pinball tables in the style of the 1990s. Completely physically calculated gaming features, realistic graphics, stunning sounds and the animated dot matrix display give the feeling of the good old days back to you!

Why similar: Sports 40.8%, Arcade 19.9%, 1990's 16.4%, Retro 8.9%, Simulation 6.3%

Give sports facilities a second life in this relaxing story-driven simulator! Restore the glory of old gyms, courts and pitches, and add a sprinkle of your own style.

Why similar: Sports 76%, Simulation 11.5%, Casual 10.7%, Singleplayer 1.8%

Pool, but each BALL is ENCHANTED! Master the 7 different magical effects, but don't forget your fundamentals!

Why similar: Sports 57.1%, Arcade 18.3%, Casual 11%, 1990's 8.2%, Colorful 5.1%

Launch a penguin across the globe! Whack, bounce, and soar through crazy obstacles in this fun physics-based arcade game, inspired by the legendary YetiSports! Escape the North Pole and find love - or just keep failing hilariously.

Why similar: Sports 43.6%, Arcade 15.2%, Cartoony 11%, Comedy 9.9%, Cute 7.4%