Games like Backyard Baseball 97

This is a casual baseball simulation game. Players manage teams and compete in seasons with simple controls and a nostalgic feel.

97% positive from 2,138 · 2024 · 8% finish it · Steam Deck Verified · $9.99 $7.49 -25% · Lowest ever $4.99 (2026-06-25)

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Six games like Backyard Baseball 97

Super Mega Baseball 3

91% positive from 2,093 reviews2020Deck Verified

Baseball simulation game with deep on-field mechanics and multiple offline/online modes. Offers scalable difficulty and extensive team customization.

The catchThe AI rubber bands, so a big lead makes your team suddenly fall apart.

Both are tagged Baseball, Arcade and Sports.

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Out of the Park Baseball 21

92% positive from 1,680 reviews202026% finish it

Baseball simulation game. Manage a team, draft players, and play out games.

The catchSimulation results feel unrealistic and disconnected from player ratings

Both are tagged Baseball and Sports.

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Out of the Park Baseball 22

86% positive from 1,674 reviews202129% finish itDeck Playable

Baseball simulation strategy game. Manage all aspects of a baseball organization, from trades to game strategy, with deep customization.

The catchSimulation produces unrealistic, streaky, seemingly scripted results

Both are tagged Baseball and Sports.

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Out of the Park Baseball 20

92% positive from 1,087 reviews201929% finish it

A deep baseball simulation game where you manage a team, focusing on roster building and strategic decision-making. It offers realistic gameplay across historical and fictional leagues.

What players likedPlayers praise OOTP 20 as an addictive, deep sports management simulation, often compared to Football Manager, excelling in statistics and realism.

The catchUnrealistic injury frequency derails playoff runs

Both are tagged Baseball and Sports.

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Super Mega Baseball 2

89% positive from 1,040 reviews201820% finish itDeck Playable

Arcade baseball simulation with deep customization and flexible difficulty. Features accessible mechanics, a skill curve, and a light-hearted yet serious feel.

What players likedPlayers say it's an addictive baseball game with endless customization, improving with each iteration like SMB3 and SMB4.

The catchBatting, pitching and fielding all feel off, and results often seem random.

Both are tagged Baseball and Sports.

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Out of the Park Baseball 23

84% positive from 1,007 reviews202231% finish itDeck Playable

Baseball simulation strategy game. Manage a team, draft players, and play out games in 3D.

What players likedOOTP 23 is the deepest sports simulation, comparable to Football Manager, praised for its realistic GM experience and detailed baseball analytics.

The catchA patch removed the NPB league and altered existing save files with no warning.

Both are tagged Baseball and Sports.

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More about Backyard Baseball 97

What players liked

Players praise its deep yet easy-to-learn mechanics and nostalgic pixel art, feeling like classic computer lab games.

The catch

The port is rough, with window scaling problems, audio crackle, frame drops and crashes.

Reviews: 97% positive from 2,138
Released: 2024
Finish it: 8% of players
Steam Deck: Steam Deck Verified
Price: $9.99 $7.49 -25% · Lowest ever $4.99 (2026-06-25)
Play: Single-player

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 97% positive, but with 2,138 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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