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Backyard Baseball '97
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Backyard Baseball '97 player count chart
Backyard Baseball '97 has very few players on Steam right now (24). Its all-time peak was 2,730.
History from Oct 1, 2024
Backyard Baseball '97 monthly player count
| Month | Avg. players | % Gain | Peak players |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | n/a | -33.33% | 38 |
| October 2026 | 27 | -10% | 57 |
| September 2026 | 30 | -24.72% | 67 |
| August 2026 | n/a | -32.06% | 89 |
| July 2026 | n/a | -18.63% | 131 |
| June 2026 | n/a | +16.67% | 161 |
| May 2026 | n/a | +25.45% | 138 |
| April 2026 | n/a | +19.57% | 110 |
| March 2026 | n/a | +31.43% | 92 |
| February 2026 | n/a | -5.41% | 70 |
| January 2026 | n/a | -22.11% | 74 |
| December 2025 | n/a | -22.13% | 95 |
| November 2025 | n/a | +25.77% | 122 |
| October 2025 | n/a | -3.96% | 97 |
| September 2025 | n/a | -9.01% | 101 |
| August 2025 | n/a | -53.94% | 111 |
| July 2025 | n/a | -0.41% | 241 |
| June 2025 | n/a | -19.6% | 242 |
| May 2025 | n/a | +77.06% | 301 |
| April 2025 | n/a | +10.39% | 170 |
| March 2025 | n/a | +8.45% | 154 |
| February 2025 | n/a | -46.42% | 142 |
| January 2025 | n/a | -24.07% | 265 |
| December 2024 | n/a | -41.54% | 349 |
| November 2024 | n/a | -78.13% | 597 |
| October 2024 | n/a | n/a | 2,730 |
How many people are playing Backyard Baseball '97?
24 people are playing Backyard Baseball '97 on Steam right now. That makes it the #5,497 most played game on Steam at the moment. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 28 players. Today's peak is 26% below its 30-day average daily peak of 38.
Is Backyard Baseball '97 growing or declining?
Over the last 30 days Backyard Baseball '97 averaged a daily peak of 38 players, down 22% compared with the 30 days before (49). Its highest point this month (54) is 56% below the same period last year (122). In its first month after release (Oct 10, 2024) it peaked at 597 players. Today's player count is 1% of its all-time peak of 2,730, set on Oct 1, 2024.
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About Backyard Baseball '97
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
- Mega Cat Studios
- Publisher
- Playground Productions
- Released
- Oct 10, 2024
- Genre
- Casual, Sports
- Steam Deck
- Verified
- Languages
- 1 language, 1 with full audio
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Backyard Baseball '97 price history
Good time to buy? Probably wait for a sale. Backyard Baseball '97 is at its full price of $9.99. It usually goes on sale for about 25% off (around $7.49), and the lowest we have recorded is $7.49.Next Steam sale: Steam Winter Sale, Dec 17 to Jan 4. See the countdown
US price on Steam. Readings before Oct 13, 2026 come from archived copies of the Steam store page (Internet Archive), so short sales between copies can be missing. Checked daily.
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Backyard Baseball '97 reviews over time
Positive and negative Steam user reviews per month, from Steam's review history.
Backyard Baseball '97 achievements
Backyard Baseball '97 has 25 Steam achievements. On average a player has unlocked 27.0% of them; the rarest, Grand Slamwich, is held by 0.5% of players.
Not Just a CollectorHidden achievement99.9%- Strike Out!Strike out your first batter.88.0%
- Double TroubleHit your first double.73.4%
- Slap DangerHit your first home run.68.4%
- Strike ChiefStrike out 10 batters.51.6%
- Seasoned to TasteWin your first season game.51.0%
- Triple RippleHit your first triple.48.7%
- Walker WalkerGet walked while at bat.45.4%
- Home Run PrinceHit 10 home runs.28.4%
- Grand SlammerScore a grand slam.23.0%
- Strike MonarchStrike out 50 batters.19.3%
- Out of This WorldSmash a 600-foot home run.12.8%
- All City, All KittyMake it to the all-city playoff series.11.4%
- Playoff ChampWin the all-city playoff pennant.10.5%
- Tournament MaestroWin the Super Entire Nation Tournament.9.3%
- Home Run KingHit 50 home runs.8.6%
- Master of the UniverseConquer the Universe Tournament and tour the world.7.8%
- Splash ZoneLand a splashy home run.5.0%
- Grand SlambitesHit 5 grand slams.3.8%
- Dumpster DiveHit a home run into a dumpster.3.3%
- Strike EmperorStrike out 250 batters.1.6%
- Home Run OverlordHit 250 home runs.0.7%
- Grand SlamcakesHit 20 grand slams.0.7%
- Tin Can TakedownHit a home run out of Tin Can Alley without using a power-up.0.7%
- Grand SlamwichHit 50 grand slams.0.5%
Global unlock rates from Steam, most common first.
Latest Backyard Baseball '97 news and patch notes
- Jul 9, 2026 The New Backyard Baseball Launches TODAY!
- Apr 9, 2026 JUST LAUNCHED: Backyard Baseball Demo
- Mar 18, 2026 Backyard Baseball '97 Steam Spring Sale
- Feb 26, 2026 Welcome to the Brand-New Backyard Baseball!
- Feb 24, 2026 Watch Backyard Baseball at IGN Fan Fest!
- Jan 22, 2026 WATCH: The Backyard Sports Animated Special (Trailer)
- Nov 12, 2025 TOMORROW: Backyard Basketball & Hockey, FREE DOWNLOADS
- Sep 10, 2025 Backyard Football '99, Available Now!
Official announcements from the developer on Steam.
Backyard Baseball '97 FAQ
Is Backyard Baseball '97 dead?
Backyard Baseball '97 has very few players on Steam right now (24). Its all-time peak was 2,730.
How many people play Backyard Baseball '97?
24 people are playing Backyard Baseball '97 on Steam right now. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 28 concurrent players.
What is the all-time peak player count for Backyard Baseball '97?
Backyard Baseball '97 reached its all-time Steam peak of 2,730 concurrent players on Oct 1, 2024.
Is Backyard Baseball '97 growing or declining?
Backyard Baseball '97 is declining. Its average daily peak over the last 30 days was 38, down 22% compared with the previous 30 days.
How much does Backyard Baseball '97 cost?
Backyard Baseball '97 costs $9.99 on Steam in the US. Prices are checked daily and can differ by region.
What is the lowest price Backyard Baseball '97 has been on Steam?
The lowest US price we have recorded for Backyard Baseball '97 on Steam is $7.49 (25% off), on Oct 2, 2026 (from an archived copy of the Steam store page). It costs $9.99 right now.
Is Backyard Baseball '97 on sale right now?
No, Backyard Baseball '97 is at its full price of $9.99 on Steam right now. In past sales it usually dropped about 25%, and the biggest discount we have seen is 25%.
Is Backyard Baseball '97 good?
Steam players rate Backyard Baseball '97 Overwhelmingly Positive: 97% of 1,635 reviews are positive.
When did Backyard Baseball '97 come out?
Backyard Baseball '97 was released on Steam on Oct 10, 2024.
Who made Backyard Baseball '97?
Backyard Baseball '97 was developed by Mega Cat Studios and published by Playground Productions.
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