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Backyard Baseball player count chart
Backyard Baseball has a small but active player base. 72 people are playing it on Steam right now. Over the last 30 days its player count has been declining (down 25% on the month before).
History from Jul 1, 2026
Backyard Baseball monthly player count
| Month | Avg. players | % Gain | Peak players |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 73 | -8.75% | 134 |
| October 2026 | 80 | -25.93% | 166 |
| September 2026 | 108 | -60.81% | 214 |
| August 2026 | n/a | -63.75% | 546 |
| July 2026 | n/a | n/a | 1,506 |
How many people are playing Backyard Baseball?
Right now, 72 players are in Backyard Baseball on Steam. That makes it the #3,416 most played game on Steam at the moment. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 109 players. Today's peak is 13% below its 30-day average daily peak of 126.
Backyard Baseball player count history
Over the last 30 days Backyard Baseball averaged a daily peak of 126 players, down 25% compared with the 30 days before (167). In its first month after release (Jul 9, 2026) it peaked at 1,506 players. Today's player count is 5% of its all-time peak of 1,506, set on Jul 1, 2026.
Best time to play Backyard Baseball
Based on the last 14 days, Backyard Baseball is busiest around 01:00 UTC (8 PM in New York) and quietest around 10:00 UTC (5 AM in New York), when about 62% fewer people are online. For the fastest matchmaking, play close to the peak hour.
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Backyard Baseball players by hour and weekday
When Backyard Baseball has the most players online, by weekday and hour, shown in your time zone. Busy hours mean faster matchmaking and fuller servers; quiet hours are best for solo play.
Average players for each hour of the week over the last 28 days, from our Steam player counts.
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About Backyard Baseball
The arcade-style classic is back - and it's leveling up. With enhanced gameplay, new game modes, and all the humor & charm of the original, this is Backyard Baseball like it was always meant to be played. Are you ready to play like a kid again?
- Developer
- Mega Cat Studios
- Publisher
- Playground Productions
- Released
- Jul 9, 2026
- Genre
- Action, Adventure, Casual, Indie, RPG, Simulation, Sports
- Steam Deck
- Playable
- Languages
- 1 language, 1 with full audio
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Backyard Baseball price history
Good time to buy? No sale seen yet. Backyard Baseball costs $39.99 and we have not recorded a discount for it so far.Next Steam sale: Steam Winter Sale, Dec 17 to Jan 4. See the countdown
US price on Steam. Checked daily.
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Backyard Baseball reviews over time
Positive and negative Steam user reviews per week, from Steam's review history.
Backyard Baseball achievements
Backyard Baseball has 51 Steam achievements. On average a player has unlocked 41.9% of them; the rarest, Gotta Collect 'Em All, is held by 0.6% of players.
Back in the BackyardLaunch the game for the first time99.3%- Bounce-tasticHit 3 Environmental Interactives in any stadium92.3%
- Strike Out RookieStrike out your first batter90.7%
- First Tingles and ThrillsHit your first Home Run86.0%
- Hey Batta-Batta SwingHit the ball 30 times86.0%
- Prodigy in the MakingHidden achievement84.8%
- No Place Like HomeHidden achievement83.2%
- I Don't DanceHit the ball 45 times81.1%
- Seasoned To TasteWin your first season game71.1%
- Throw It Like It's HotUse Heat Pitch 35 times69.9%
- Grand SlammerScore your first Grand Slam64.5%
- Mark of a LegendHidden achievement62.8%
- Double TroubleComplete a double play in League Play61.8%
- Right Hand DominanceUse Right Hook Pitch 35 times59.6%
- Home Run InfluencerHit 15 Home Runs57.9%
- Powered-Up SluggerUse 15 Power Ups57.7%
- Error 404Hidden achievement57.1%
- I'm a Leftie, Can You Tell?Use Left Hook Pitch 35 times52.9%
- Strike Out ExpertStrike out 15 Batters52.5%
- Newbie CollectorOpen 1 Card pack for the first time52.1%
- Slow and Steady Wins the PitchUse Slowball Pitch 35 times46.8%
- Home Run Big ShotHit 30 Home Runs46.7%
- Welcome to the Neighborhood!Create your first custom kid46.6%
- Super Powered-Up SluggerUse 30 Power Ups45.2%
- I've Got My Eyes On YouStrike out 25 Batters40.8%
- Crazy FrogCatch a Flyball 25 times39.8%
- Cramp Prevention BasicsHidden achievement37.1%
- Slide to VictorySlide into base 15 times without getting tagged32.7%
- Collector NerdOpen 10 Card packs29.0%
- Power SiblingsHidden achievement28.1%
- In a PickleHidden achievement27.9%
- All City, All KittyMake your first BYB All-City Playoffs27.6%
- Golden SpiritOwn at least 10 3* Rarity Cards27.0%
- Playoff ChampWin your first BYB All-City Playoffs26.1%
- In Elite TerritoryReached the Super Entire Nation Tournament25.8%
- Silver AcesOwn at least 15 2* Rarity Cards25.0%
- Tournament MaestroWin your first Super Entire Nation Tournament21.8%
- Playing with GiantsReached the Ultra Grand Championship of the Universe Series21.5%
- Diamond BusterOwn at least 10 4* Rarity Cards20.4%
- Grandmaster of the UniverseWin your first Ultra Grand Championship of the Universe Series18.2%
- Grand SlamwhichHit 10 Grand Slams17.5%
- Card FanaticOpen 30 Card packs14.2%
- New Kids on the BlockCreate 3 custom kids12.0%
- Master of ModesHidden achievement10.9%
- Steal Yo BaseSuccessfully steal a base 25 times8.9%
- Hello, World!Clanky has arrived8.8%
- Victory LapHidden achievement4.1%
- Oops, I Pitched it AgainHidden achievement2.3%
- Triple ThreatThree's a tricky1.8%
- Popular CoachHidden achievement0.7%
- Gotta Collect 'Em AllCollect all of the Backyard Kids Baseball Cards0.6%
Global unlock rates from Steam, most common first.
Latest Backyard Baseball news and patch notes
- Oct 28, 2026 Backyard Baseball Patch Notes 1.1.1.9.3 Update! Patch notes
- Oct 21, 2026 Backyard Baseball Patch Notes 1.1.1.9.1 Update!
- Oct 16, 2026 From the Dugout: Backyard Baseball Roadmap #4
- Oct 1, 2026 From the Dugout: Content Roadmap #3
- Sep 29, 2026 Backyard Baseball Patch Notes 1.1.0.28 Update! Patch notes
- Sep 23, 2026 Backyard Baseball Patch Notes 1.1.0.25 Update! Patch notes
- Sep 15, 2026 Backyard Baseball Patch Notes 1.1.0.19.1 Update!
- Jul 25, 2026 From the Dugout: Content Roadmap #2
Official announcements from the developer on Steam.
Backyard Baseball FAQ
Is Backyard Baseball dead?
Backyard Baseball has a small but active player base. 72 people are playing it on Steam right now. Over the last 30 days its player count has been declining (down 25% on the month before).
How many people play Backyard Baseball?
72 people are playing Backyard Baseball on Steam right now. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 109 concurrent players.
What is the all-time peak player count for Backyard Baseball?
Backyard Baseball reached its all-time Steam peak of 1,506 concurrent players on Jul 1, 2026.
Is Backyard Baseball growing or declining?
Backyard Baseball is declining. Its average daily peak over the last 30 days was 126, down 25% compared with the previous 30 days.
When is Backyard Baseball most active?
Backyard Baseball usually has the most players around 01:00 UTC (8 PM in New York) and the fewest around 10:00 UTC (5 AM in New York).
How much does Backyard Baseball cost?
Backyard Baseball costs $39.99 on Steam in the US. Prices are checked daily and can differ by region.
What is the lowest price Backyard Baseball has been on Steam?
We have not seen Backyard Baseball discounted on Steam since October 2026, so the lowest US price we have recorded is its regular $39.99.
Is Backyard Baseball on sale right now?
No, Backyard Baseball is at its full price of $39.99 on Steam right now.
When did Backyard Baseball come out?
Backyard Baseball was released on Steam on Jul 9, 2026.
Who made Backyard Baseball?
Backyard Baseball was developed by Mega Cat Studios and published by Playground Productions.
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