Steam app 3935020 · updated 12 Sep 2026, 19:35 UTC
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?
720 hourly samples, with the daily peak drawn over them. Weekends are shaded.
3 months, July 2026 to September 2026. The highest number of people in the game at once, each month, on a time axis -- a gap in the record stays a gap.
The highest number of people in the game at once, each month. Four, because four is as far back as the source keeps anything finer than one figure a month.
19 days, each one the highest figure that day. The source keeps no hourly detail this far back. Weekends are shaded.
31 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 437 hourly samples from 13 Aug, which is as far back as the source keeps every hour. Weekends are shaded.
12 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 283 hourly samples. Each dip is a night. Weekends are shaded.
Backyard Baseball was released on 9 Jul, 2026.
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17 developer announcements, Apr 2026 to Jul 2026 · times in UTC
A hearty hi-ho, sports fans!We’re back with another update on what’s coming to Backyard Baseball. In our last update we shared how our team has been heads-down working on the systems that shape every at-bat, every play in the field, and…
MimikoBakerHi-ho, sports fans!First, a thank you. To the members of our community that have actively participated since launch, from reviews and bug reports to feature requests and comments across social media… we see you and we appreciate you. Your…
Mega Cat Studios, IncHi-ho, sports fans! Patch 1.0.9.1 is LIVE! We’ve cleared out a few bugs and polished up the field. Check out the full lineup of fixes and updates below! 🧢 IMPROVEMENTS (Game Polish, Balance Changes, and Features)Audio: Classic Walk Up Music…
Patch notesBackyard Fans,Thank you for continuing to report bugs and provide feedback. We're already implementing hot fixes, 3 in the last 48 hours, and have more on deck. We are so genuinely grateful for your support and for sharing your feedback on…
Patch notesYesterday we welcomed the newest Backyard Baseball into the world, and we couldn't be more grateful for the response! Thank you for playing, streaming, and sharing your thoughts with us. Over the last 24 hours, we've been reading your…
Playground ProductionsHi-ho sports fans! Here are the fixes and updates for Patch 1.0.8.⚾ Fixes:Fixed a bug that caused the loading screen to get stuck when heading to the Clubhouse or selecting a coach after launching the game offlineFixed a bug where loading a…
Patch notesToday we are ready to play like kids -- Backyard Kids! The New Backyard Baseball officially launches today for Steam, and we are so excited for you to play. With enhanced game mechanics, an expansive reward system, new game modes, multiple…
Playground ProductionsTo our fans,In just 2 short days, you will get to experience a game that has been a true labor of love. Every small detail of this game has been poured over, deeply considered, and carefully crafted with one goal in mind: delivering the…
Patch notesWe've got a booth set up with demo stations, exclusive merch, Pablo meet & greets and more. If you're in the LA area we'd love to connect, please come by!LINK HERE
Playground ProductionsWe just updated the game page with a brand new cinematic trailer. It's been a labor of love bringing this to you and we hope you enjoy it. Our aim was to capture the spirit of the Backyard in one, concise vignette. In this trailer you will…
Playground ProductionsHello, Backyard fans! June is an important month for us. We're now a month out from launch and have some great events coming up that we hope you'll participate in. Below is a list of all the places you can find us in the coming weeks:June…
Playground ProductionsCharacter reveals! Trivia! Gameplay previews! Announcements! We've got it all on today's live stream (4-6 CT) Come hang with us on your platform of choice:YOUTUBETIKTOKTWITCHSee you there!
Playground ProductionsHey! We just posted a new gameplay teaser, check it out!
Playground ProductionsLINKS BELOW: YOUTUBETIKTOKTWITCH
Playground ProductionsTune in tomorrow (4/23) to watch our weekly livestream! Our guest this week - Backyard's CPO Chris Waters. We're going to talk animation, production, the expanding world of the Backyard, and of course, give a sneak peek of some new content…
Playground ProductionsBackyard Sports is live on Thursdays from 4-6pm CT! Come hang out with us today and check out the FREE Backyard Derby Demo available now on Steam! https://www.twitch.tv/backyardsportsofficial https://www.tiktok.com/@backyardsports
BackyardCodyThe new Backyard Baseball doesn't officially drop until July 9th, but you won't have to wait until then to experience the action. Today we're launching a free-to-play demo and we think you're going to love it. Welcome to Backyard Derby, a…
mberkWhat Steam runs, and with what. Straight from the app configuration.
| Description | Executable | Arguments | Platform | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | Backyard Baseball.exe | windows | ||
| Launch | Backyard Baseball.app/Contents/MacOS/Backyard Baseball | macos | ||
| under focus group testing | Backyard Baseball.exe | -focusGroup "dev1" | windows | branch nightly |
The folders Steam Cloud syncs. The root is a token Steam uses for a location on your own machine, not a path this page can know.
| Root | Folder | Files |
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WinAppDataLocalLow | Mega Cat Studios/Backyard Baseball/ | * and below |
It runs on public data and somebody's spare time.
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