Backyard Soccer '98
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: “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!” — 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 Soccer '98.
| 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 | No |
| Steam Cloud saves | No |
| 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 Soccer '98 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 Soccer '98?
Steam classifies Backyard Soccer '98 as a Casual, Sports game, developed by Mega Cat Studios. 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!
How much does Backyard Soccer '98 cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists Backyard Soccer '98 at $9.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is Backyard Soccer '98 single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for Backyard Soccer '98: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.
Is Backyard Soccer '98 on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Backyard Soccer '98 for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is Backyard Soccer '98 out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Nov 27, 2024.
What platforms is Backyard Soccer '98 on?
Backyard Soccer '98 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 Soccer '98 single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player.
How much does Backyard Soccer '98 cost?
Steam lists it at $9.99.
Does Backyard Soccer '98 have achievements?
Yes — Steam lists 24 achievements for Backyard Soccer '98.
Who made Backyard Soccer '98?
Backyard Soccer '98 is developed by Mega Cat Studios and published by Playground Productions.
Where to get Backyard Soccer '98
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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