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Backyard Baseball ’97 is Back & Now Available on Steam

Backyard Baseball '97 · published 23 months ago

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Hi-ho, Backyard Sports fans!

Backyard Baseball ’97, the game that fueled countless hours of childhood fun, is officially back and NOW AVAILABLE for purchase on Steam starting TODAY!

Playground Productions and Mega Cat Studios are thrilled to bring this iconic game back to life. Relive the excitement of classic gameplay, unforgettable characters like Pablo Sanchez, and the pure joy of backyard competition.

Lace up your cleats, hit the field, and take a trip down memory lane!

BUY THE GAME NOW!

More Backyard Sports Titles Coming Soon!

But the fun doesn’t stop there! We’re excited to announce that more Backyard Sports classics are also making their return soon. Be sure to wishlist your favorites on Steam:

⚽︎ Backyard Soccer '98
🏈 Backyard Football '99
⚾️ Backyard Baseball ‘01
🏀 Backyard Basketball '01
🏒 Backyard Hockey '02

The nostalgia is real—get ready to play ball once again!

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