Backyard Baseball

July 9, 2026 Mega Cat Studios Playground Productions, Mega Cat Studios
Simulator Sport Indie
Series X|S PS4 Switch 2 PC PS5 Mac XONE Switch
About

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?
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Release Date July 9, 2026
Developer Mega Cat Studios
Publisher Playground Productions, Mega Cat Studios
Game Modes Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative, Split screen
Perspective Third person
Themes Action
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