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Backyard Baseball '97

Backyard Baseball '97

Mega Cat Studios · Playground Productions · 12 Jun 2025 · Nintendo Switch
Steam reviews97% positive1,635 reviews · Overwhelmingly Positive
Store
Nintendo eShop
Platform
Nintendo Switch
Release date
12 Jun 2025
Developer
Mega Cat Studios
Publisher
Playground Productions
Players
Single player
Rating
E
Features
Choose your difficulty, Voiced characters
Play modes
TV mode, Tabletop mode, Handheld mode
Availability
Available now

Relive the game that started it all! The original Backyard Baseball 1997 is now enhanced to run on Nintendo Switch™. Whether you're picking your dream team, hitting home runs, or just here for comedy, step back into the backyard and experience the game that made baseball fun for everyone!

Build your roster from the iconic cast of 30 characters stacked with charming personalities and witty banter, and get the edge on the competition with power-ups, fireball pitches, super strength, and Pablo Sanchez!

Play pick-up games, practice batting, and compete in single games or a whole season with simple, intuitive controls that anyone can master.

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