Backyard Baseball '97
Developed by Mega Cat Studios · Published by Playground Productions
At a glance
Overview
A casual, sports game by Mega Cat Studios, published by Playground Productions — single-player.
Steam’s own one-line description: “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!” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.
Reception & community
Review sentiment, ownership and peak-concurrent estimates via SteamSpy; tags are player-voted on Steam. Estimates change over time.
Features & modes
Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for Backyard Baseball '97.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | No |
| Co-op | No |
| Online co-op | No |
| PvP | No |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | No |
| Full controller support | No |
| Partial controller support | Yes |
| Steam Cloud saves | Yes |
| Steam Achievements | Yes |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
Minimum
- OS: Windows 10 32bit
- Processor: 2.0+ Ghz
- Memory: 512 MB RAM
- Graphics: AMD Radeon HD 5670 1GB DDR3 Sapphire
- Storage: 200 MB available space
Recommended
- OS: Windows 10 32bit
- Processor: 2.0+ Ghz
- Memory: 1 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVidia Quadro K2000M or better (2GB VRAM)
- Storage: 200 MB available space
Supported languages (1)
Backyard Baseball '97 FAQ
Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.
What kind of game is Backyard Baseball '97?
Steam classifies Backyard Baseball '97 as a Casual, Sports game, developed by Mega Cat Studios. 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!
How much does Backyard Baseball '97 cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists Backyard Baseball '97 at $4.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is Backyard Baseball '97 single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for Backyard Baseball '97: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.
Is Backyard Baseball '97 on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Backyard Baseball '97 for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is Backyard Baseball '97 out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Oct 10, 2024.
What platforms is Backyard Baseball '97 on?
Backyard Baseball '97 is listed for Windows on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.
Is Backyard Baseball '97 single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player.
How much does Backyard Baseball '97 cost?
Steam lists it at $4.99.
Does Backyard Baseball '97 have achievements?
Yes — Steam lists 25 achievements for Backyard Baseball '97.
Who made Backyard Baseball '97?
Backyard Baseball '97 is developed by Mega Cat Studios and published by Playground Productions.
Where to get Backyard Baseball '97
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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