Have you ever wanted a simpler sports game? One free of all those complex stat charts and complex controls, making you feel like you’re back on the playground in elementary school, taking turns choosing your team. Well, luckily there’s a game on Steam that has you completely covered, which also happens to be a real throwback to a bygone era. In the 90’s, a little game called Backyard Baseball launched a mega-franchise that endured for over a decade, and now it’s back on in all its glory on Steam. It’s the perfect all-ages baseball game for anyone and everyone.
First released on PC in 1997, Backyard Baseball was the first game in what would become known as Backyard Sports — featuring an eclectic roster of 30 different kids duking it out on the pitch. The first game catapulted into an entire franchise that spanned multiple sports across two decades — including Soccer, Basketball, Football, Hockey, and even Skateboarding. The winning formula was really defined by two vital aspects — simplicity and charm.
