Backyard Soccer '98 Steam news

• Latest observed players3 · 21 September 2026 - 23:50:59 UTC
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• Review score96% positive
• Total reviews211
• Release dateNov 27, 2024
• DeveloperMega Cat Studios
• PublisherPlayground Productions

Genres: Casual, Sports

Company pages: Developer: Mega Cat StudiosPublisher: Playground Productions

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Backyard Soccer '98 Steam news

Backyard Soccer '98 news collects recent Steam feed items, update posts, and announcements that SteamPulse can associate with this app.

Latest Steam announcements

• The New Backyard Baseball Launches TODAY! - 9 July 2026

  Today 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 difficulty levels and remastered stadiums, it's a whole new era for the Backyard. Assemble your squad from the original 30 Backyard kids (+ unlockables, some of which we haven't revealed yet!), set your line up, and get ready to play ball! Join us today and play the first new major release in over 15 years.We'll be celebrating this afternoon with the community on our livestream @ 4p CT. Please join us! Links below.INSTAGRAMYOUTUBETIKTOKTWITCH

• JUST LAUNCHED: Backyard Baseball Demo - 9 April 2026

  The 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 fun & fast-paced new game mode coming to Backyard Baseball this summer. Smash home runs under the sun (or the stars!) at Steele Stadium in this arcade-style home run challenge. Compete as Pablo, Kiesha or Kenny to climb our global leaderboard for the highest scores, the longest long balls, and the most home runs. Featuring classic & crazy pitch mode, this demo has something for everyone -- from the newest newbies to our longtime OGs. We can't wait for you to experience the full game this summer. For now, please enjoy early access to this demo and please wishlist the full game on our steam page. CLICK HERE TO PLAY THE DEMO

• Backyard Soccer '98 Steam Spring Sale - 18 March 2026

  Summer is just a few months away! Enjoy a discount on Backyard Soccer '98 during the Spring Sale and get ready to play the new Backyard Baseball -- coming out July 9th. Click here and add it to your wishlist now!

• Welcome to the Brand-New Backyard Baseball! - 26 February 2026

  BACKYARD BASEBALL IS BACK! We are thrilled to announce that the all-new Backyard Baseball game will arrive this summer, launching July 9th across platforms. Steam players (both PC & Mac) will be able to wishlist starting today over at the official Backyard Baseball game page (LINK HERE). For more information head over to our website, BackyardBaseball.comand make sure to follow us on socials!Instagram --> BackyardSportsOfficialX --> @_BackyardSportsTikTok --> BackyardSportsDiscord --> Backyard SportsYouTube --> @BackyardSports

• Watch Backyard Baseball at IGN Fan Fest! - 24 February 2026

  Hello Backyard Soccer fans! Please mark your calendars for Day 2 of IGN Fan Fest on 2/26/26. We're excited to be sharing an update on the new Backyard Baseball game that we think you'll really enjoy. See you there!

• TOMORROW: Backyard Basketball & Hockey - FREE DOWNLOADS - 12 November 2025

  Hello, Sports Fans! We're thrilled to share that on Thursday, November 13th two new Backyard games will be available FOR FREE. You heard right. We're dropping Backyard Basketball '01 & Backyard Hockey '02 on Steam free to play. No ads, no micro transactions, just pure, unfiltered fun. We've had so much fun playing in the backyard with you all this year. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you. Please enjoy these new (old) titles and, if you're so inclined, leave a review for us.

• Backyard Football '99 - Available Now! - 10 September 2025

  Calling all Backyard fans - Backyard Football '99 has officially launched on Steam, iOS and Android! Lace up those cleats, put your game face on, and get ready to draft your team from the 30 iconic Backyard Sports kids as well as a collection of legendary pros including Barry Sanders, Jerry Rice, John Elway, Dan Marino, Randall Cunningham, Drew Bledsoe and Steve Young. Earn power-ups by completing passes on offense and sacking the opposing QB on defense: Offensive Power-Ups Hocus Pocus – A pass play which results in a receiver teleporting down field.Sonic Boom – A run play which causes an earthquake to knock over the opposing team.Leap Frog – A run play which causes your running back to leap down field.Super Punt – A very powerful punt!Defensive Power-Ups Cough Drop – A play that causes the opponent to fumble when tackled.Chameleon – A trick play that results in your team wearing the ot…

• Backyard Baseball 2001 is Here! - 8 July 2025

  From the soccer field to the sandlot — the backyard universe gets even bigger!Hey Backyard Soccer ’98 fans — it’s time to swap goals for home runs! Backyard Baseball 2001 has officially launched on Steam, iOS, and Android, bringing your favorite neighborhood kids (and iconic pros) to the baseball diamond.Many of the backyard legends you know from the soccer field — like Pablo Sanchez, Achmed Khan, Kiesha Phillips, and more — are back and ready to take a swing at baseball glory.Build your ultimate lineup from 28 of the original 31 pro superstars, including Derek Jeter, Cal Ripken Jr., and fan favorite Kenny Lofton.Choose your game mode:Random Pick-up — Jump straight into a quick backyard match with randomly chosen teams.Single Game — Draft your squad from a random character pool and challenge the computer.Season Mode — Pick your home field, manage your team through a 14-game season, batt…

• Backyard Soccer ’98 Memorial Day Sale – Red Cards, Blue Skies, Big Savings! - 23 May 2025

  Lace up your cleats—Backyard Soccer ‘98 is 20% off for a limited time! Join Pablo Sanchez, Angela Delvecchio, and the whole Backyard crew as they take to the pitch in this fan-favorite throwback. Whether you're bending it like Achmed or going all-in on penalty kicks, it’s time to bring home the backyard cup. 🔥 30 original Backyard kids—each with unique stats and style 🎮 Arcade-style gameplay built for fun, not fouls 🧢 Single-player seasons and fast pick-up matches 🎨 Remastered for modern PCs with gamepad support Sale ends May 27! Take the field and score big while it lasts. 👉

• Backyard Soccer ’98 Update Alert 🚨 - 2 December 2024

  Hi-ho! We’ve rolled out a patch to further improve your experience v.1.0.2 Steam Achievements are now fixed! Here’s the list of previously unattainable achievements: Shot Out - lose in a shoot out/penalty kick Round Table - score with every player in a game Oops - lose a season game Can Stop, Will Stop - lose 10 season games Goal Getter - score 10 goals (no longer triggered by opponents scoring goals) Other fixes: Fixed window scaling issues on high DPI displays. Fixed a game launch issue with DEP enabled and resolved the glitchy cursor on high DPI displays. Steam Rich Presence - Your friends now see you're playing Backyard Soccer '98. To make sure you’re playing the latest version, follow these steps to download the Steam update: Open the Steam application. Click Library at the top. Right-click on Backyard Soccer '98. Select Properties from the drop-down menu. Head to the Updates tab.…

• Backyard Soccer '98 Coming November 27th! - 25 November 2024

  Lace up those cleats and hit the pitch at Playground Commons, because the original Backyard Soccer is back Noveber 27, and better than ever. Who do you have for your starting five? The GOAT, Pablo Sanchez? Luanne Lui? Vicki Kawaguchi? Ricky Johnson? Stephanie Morgan? Dante Robinson? Choose wisely, your season depends on it! The team at Mega Cat Studios has lovingly worked their little cleats off to bring this classic title back to Steam for PC and Steam Deck. The charming gameplay returns with a hilarious roster of kids, customizable teams and uniforms, 20 unique Backyard fields, 3 skill levels, intuitive point-and-click controls, and exciting tournament modes. Wishlist now, and return on November 27th to join in on the fun!

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