Full game metadata
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Steam app type | game |
| Steam App ID | 3170590 |
| Live current players | 5 |
| SteamPulse tracked peak | 59 |
| Live count (today's peak floor) | 5 |
| Price | Free to play |
| Free to play | Yes |
| Discount | 0% |
| Original price USD | — |
| Current price USD | Free |
| Release date | Nov 13, 2025 |
| Developer | Mega Cat Studios |
| Publisher | Playground Productions |
| Owners estimated | Not available |
| SteamSpy owner estimate minimum | Not available |
| SteamSpy owner estimate maximum | Not available |
| Review type | Very Positive |
| Positive review percent | 81% |
| Positive reviews | 80 |
| Negative reviews | 19 |
| Total reviews | 99 |
| Steam recommendations | Not available |
| Achievements | 18 |
| Average playtime forever | Not available |
| Windows support | Yes |
| macOS support | No |
| Linux support | No |
| Parent game | Not available |
| Store URL | https://store.steampowered.com/app/3170590/ |
Short description
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!
About this game
SKATE BACK INTO ACTION Break the ice with the first hockey game from the award-winning Backyard Sports Franchise, Backyard Hockey ‘02, now enhanced to run on Steam. Lace up your skates, strap on your helmet, and grab your hockey stick because the Backyard athletes are teaming up with kid versions of legendary hockey stars in Backyard Hockey ‘02! Customize your uniform, set your lineups, and get ready for three periods of non-stop hockey action! Play quick games, single games, or a whole season. Track stats in Season play and create custom players to watch their skills improve over time! HOCKEY FOR EVERYONE Play hockey like you did with friends in your neighborhood! 30 Iconic Kid Athletes 8 Former Hockey Pros 8 Unique Ice rinks Intense Power Plays Comical Power-ups Hilarious Bloopers Lively commentary from Sunny Day and Buddy Cheque 3-on-3 mode and more! THE COOLEST LEGEND Backyard Hockey featured arguably the most iconic video game athlete of the 90s or any era - Pablo Sanchez. Play with the legend himself or choose your favorites and relive what made Backyard Hockey 2002 an award-winning classic. Game Modes include: Pick-up Game: Instant play! The computer chooses a random team for you and itself and the game starts immediately. Friendly Match: Build a roster to play a single game against another computer controlled team in your division. Spectator: Sit back and watch two teams of Backyard kids face off against each other in what is sure to be an exciting game of hockey. Proactive Mode: Practice skating and shooting against Mr. Clanky. League Play: Pick your team name, uniform colors, and players to compete in the Backyard Hockey League. Manage the team through a hockey season for your chance to win the Clanky Cup! ADDITIONAL INFORMATION At our core, we are fans first – not just of video games, but of the Backyard Sports franchise. Fans have asked for accessible and legal ways to play their original Backyard titles for years, and we are excited to deliver. Without having access to the source code, there are hard limitations on the experience we can create. As an example, we can’t use the original 32bit code to support modern macOS, as even w…
Supported languages
English * * languages with full audio support