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Backyard Baseball

Backyard Baseball overview

Mega Cat Studios | Jul 9, 2026 | game

Released

145players observed · 12 September 2026 - 00:55:14 UTC

ActionCasualIndieSimulationSportsSteam Store

  • Latest observed players145 · 12 September 2026 - 00:55:14 UTC
  • SteamPulse tracked peak943
  • Units sold (VGI)16,194
  • Revenue (VGI)$518,000
  • Review score78% positive

Backyard Baseball dated player observations, monthly player trends, reviews, and game metadata are tracked on SteamPulse.

  • Latest observed players145 · 12 September 2026 - 00:55:14 UTC
  • SteamPulse tracked peak943
  • Units sold (VGI)16,194
  • Revenue (VGI)$518,000
  • Review score78% positive
  • Total reviews645
  • Release dateJul 9, 2026
  • DeveloperMega Cat Studios
  • PublisherPlayground Productions

Genres: Action, Casual, Indie, Simulation, Sports

Company pages: Developer: Mega Cat StudiosPublisher: Playground Productions

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Game overview

Overview

Backyard Baseball comes from Mega Cat Studios and is published by Playground Productions. It arrived on Steam on Jul 9, 2026, and it sits naturally among Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Shared/Split Screen PvP, Shared/Split Screen, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, and Adjustable Text Size. SteamPulse tracks it across Windows, macOS, and Steam so readers get a quick useful snapshot, not just a wall of numbers.

Players and reviews

Backyard Baseball's latest SteamPulse observation recorded 145 players at 12 September 2026 - 00:55:14 UTC, with a tracked peak near 943. This peak is the highest value in the available SteamPulse record and may not include activity before tracking began. Player reaction is 78% positive across 645 reviews.

Language and system requirements

Backyard Baseball is available in 1 languages including:

English languages with full audio support

3 regional rating boards including dejus, steam germany, and igrs

PlatformTypeOSProcessorMemoryGraphicsStorage
WindowsMinimumWindows 10 - 64-Bit (Latest Update)Intel Core i5-6500 @3.2GHz12 GB RAMNVIDIA GTX 1060 6GB15 GB available space
WindowsRecommendedWindows 10 - 64-Bit (Latest Update)Intel i5-10400 @ 2.9GHz16 GB RAMNvidia RTX 2060 6GB15 GB available space
macOSMinimummacOS 12.0Apple M1 or 7th Gen i512 GB RAMDedicated AMD for Intel Macs15 GB available space
macOSRecommendedmacOS 15.0Apple M2 or 9th Gen i516 GB RAMDedicated AMD for Intel Macs15 GB available space

Sales, recommendations, and streams

Backyard Baseball has sold up to 16,194 units and has 1,167 Steam recommendations. The estimated VGI revenue is $518,000. On Twitch, 1 streamers are live with around 2 total watchers.

Detailed game overview

Backyard Baseball overview details

Backyard Baseball combines live player counts with reviews, pricing, platform support, Store metadata, dated player history, media, recent news, and related games.

Steam Store description

New game modes. New ways to play. Unlockables to chase and achievements to earn! Welcome to the all-new Backyard Baseball. This reimagined version of an all-time classic blends the best of modern gaming with the timeless charm that made it legendary. Play in 11 remastered stadiums, choose from 24 original teams, and compete across 6 unique game modes with a roster of 30 beloved Backyard characters. From classic modes like pick-up games, reimagined modes like batting practice, and brand new modes that’ll become instant hits, there’s a world of Backyard fun waiting to be explored. Our game is packed full of exciting achievements, unlockable characters, and collectible rewards. One thing you won’t find: microtransactions. Backyard Baseball is a fully modern game, but when it comes to rewards, we’re proudly old-school: earn them! The all-new Backyard Baseball offers something for players of any age and ability. Tutorials, accessibility features, and simple modes like T-ball make it the perfect intro to both baseball and gaming, while competitive modes give experienced players the chance to bunt, steal, and grind their way to victory. Everyone is welcome in the Backyard. Power-ups are back and crazier than ever, adding chaos and fun to every game. Pitchers can unleash FIRE BALLS, CRAZY BALLS, and FREEZEBALLS on unsuspecting hitters, while batters can wield CRAZY BUNTS, UNDERGROUNDERS, and the legendary ALUMINUM POWER BAT to rack up runs. Backyard Baseball is iconic because we play the game a little differently than most. Follow these rules and let the fun begin! PICK YOUR…

SteamPulse editorial summary

Backyard Baseball is listed as a game with $39.99. It supports Windows and macOS, belongs to Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Shared/Split Screen PvP, Shared/Split Screen, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, and Adjustable Text Size, and is associated with Action, Casual, Indie, Simulation, and Sports. SteamPulse's latest observation records 145 players at 12 September 2026 - 00:55:14 UTC, a tracked peak of 943, and 78% positive reviews.

Overview facts

FieldValue
GameBackyard Baseball
Steam App ID3935020
Typegame
Release dateJul 9, 2026
DeveloperMega Cat Studios
PublisherPlayground Productions
Price$39.99
PlatformsWindows and macOS
GenresAction, Casual, Indie, Simulation, Sports
CategoriesSingle-player, Multi-player, PvP, Shared/Split Screen PvP, Shared/Split Screen, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, Adjustable Text Size, Custom Volume Controls, Adjustable Difficulty, Keyboard Only Option, Mouse Only Option, DualShock Controller Support, DualSense Controller Support, Save Anytime, Stereo Sound, Subtitle Options, Steam Cloud, Family Sharing
Supported languagesEnglish * * languages with full audio support
WebsiteOfficial website

Player and review overview

MetricValue
Latest observed players145 · 12 September 2026 - 00:55:14 UTC
SteamPulse tracked peak943
Positive reviews505
Negative reviews140
Total reviews645
Positive percent78%
Review typeMostly Positive
Recommendations1,167
Average playtime344 minutes

SteamPulse record freshness

FieldValue
Steam release dateJul 9, 2026
Official Steam feed update (UTC)25 July 2026 - 03:43:53 UTC
SteamPulse last record update (UTC)12 September 2026 - 00:55:14 UTC
Live player count updated (UTC)12 September 2026 - 00:55:14 UTC
Store metadata updated (UTC)12 September 2026 - 00:55:14 UTC

Highlighted achievements

AchievementDescription
Back in the BackyardNo description
First Tingles and ThrillsNo description
Home Run InfluencerNo description
Home Run Big ShotNo description
Grand SlammerNo description
Grand SlamwhichNo description
Strike Out RookieNo description
Strike Out ExpertNo description
I've Got My Eyes On YouNo description
Powered-Up SluggerNo description

Support and legal notes

FieldValue
Support email[email protected]
Support URLSupport page
Legal notice© 2026 Playground Productions. Backyard Sports® and all Backyard trademarks are trademarks of Backyard Sports LLC. Playground Productions™ and all other trademarks are trademarks of Playground Productions. All rights reserved.

References

Official and third-party reference links for checking this Steam app outside SteamPulse.

ReferenceLink
SteamPulse canonicalhttps://steampulse.org/game/3935020
Steam Storehttps://store.steampowered.com/app/3935020/
Steam Communityhttps://steamcommunity.com/app/3935020
PCGamingWiki search
IGDB searchSearch IGDB for Backyard Baseball

Game FAQ

Real questions answered from SteamPulse data, including live players, monthly momentum, review sentiment, regional audience signals, Twitch activity, and current Steam pricing.

What is the latest observed Steam activity for Backyard Baseball?

Backyard Baseball's latest SteamPulse observation records 145 players at 12 September 2026 - 00:55:14 UTC, with a tracked peak of 943 concurrent players in the available SteamPulse record. SteamPulse also records about 6 hours of average lifetime playtime.

Is Backyard Baseball growing or declining recently?

September 2026 is still in progress. The month-to-date average is 142 players; the highest observed daily value is 201 players. Available values are provisional and will continue changing until the UTC month closes. The completed comparison month is August 2026.

What country-level audience data is available for Backyard Baseball?

In the observed sample of public reviewer profiles with a visible country, the leading shares are United States (83.3%), Canada (4.2%), Philippines (2.8%). The separate directional player-region model assigns its leading shares to United States (66.6%), China (4.1%), Canada (3.9%). The directional follower-region model assigns its leading shares to United States (74.8%), China (4%), Canada (2.9%). The directional wishlist-region model assigns its leading shares to United States (48.9%), China (8.3%), Canada (3.9%). Only the reviewer view is based on observed public profile countries; the other percentages are modeled relative weights, not verified account locations or country-level user counts.

What does the Steam review footprint look like for Backyard Baseball?

Backyard Baseball currently sits at 78% positive across 645 Steam reviews tracked by SteamPulse, including 505 positive reviews and 140 negative reviews. Steam labels the current review summary as Mostly Positive.

How much follower and Twitch attention does Backyard Baseball have?

On Twitch, SteamPulse is matching roughly 2 live viewers across 1 active streams for the game's category.

What is the current Steam price for Backyard Baseball?

Backyard Baseball is currently listed at $39.99 on Steam. SteamPulse uses the current store snapshot and historical price records to show whether the page is at full price or in a discounted window. Steam recommendations currently stand near 1,167, which helps add market context around that price.

Reviews, pricing, and metadata

Review summary

Mostly Positive

78% positive, 505 positive, 140 negative

Price and discount

$39.99

Platforms

Windows, Mac

Categories

Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Shared/Split Screen PvP, Shared/Split Screen, Steam Achievements

Achievements

51

Platform releases
  • Steam 9 July 2026

DLC and packages

Steam bundles

Steam StoreBundle #20978 - 15% off29,74€
Backyard Baseball 2026Buy Backyard Baseball #1382409$39.99

System requirements

Minimum requirements

Minimum: OS: Windows 10 - 64-Bit (Latest Update) Processor: Intel Core i5-6500 @3.2GHz Memory: 12 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 1060 6GB DirectX: Version 11 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 15 GB available space

Recommended requirements

Recommended: OS: Windows 10 - 64-Bit (Latest Update) Processor: Intel i5-10400 @ 2.9GHz Memory: 16 GB RAM Graphics: Nvidia RTX 2060 6GB DirectX: Version 11 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 15 GB available space

Live Twitch streams

StreamerTitleViewersLanguage
themoth_god1Pure Dingers | Backyard Baseball (2026)2en

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