REVIEWS"The game’s nostalgic and cozy charm is what makes this game the same success as it was back in ’97. 9/10. Rectify Gaming"The game holds up. Whether you're a millennial looking to relive the glory days or hand the iconic video game franchise to the next generation, Backyard Baseball '97 is worth your time." Sports Illustrated"Solid baseball gameplay mechanics aid the memorable people and places of the game." GamespotTHE AWARD-WINNING CLASSIC IS NOW AVAILABLE ON STEAM! Relive the game that started it all! The original Backyard Baseball '97, now enhanced to run on Steam. Whether you're picking your dream team, hitting home runs, or just here for the witty banter, step back into the backyard and experience the game that made baseball fun for everyone! Play pick-up games, practice batting, keep track of stats, compete in single games or a whole season - you can even set the rules! Backyard Baseball ‘97 features all of the realism and statistics of adult baseball games but with simple, intuitive controls that anyone can master. GAME MODES Random Pick-up: A quick way to jump right in! The computer chooses a random team for you and itself, and the game starts immediately. Single Game: You take turns with the computer, choosing players from a random pool of characters. Season: You create a team and manage the team through a 14 game series. The opposing teams are computer generated. At the end of the season the best two teams advance to the BBL playoffs (best of 3). The playoffs winner advances to the championship series which consists of the Super Entire Nation Tournament (best of 3) and then the Ultra Grand Championship of the Universe Series (best of 5)! GLOBAL LEADERBOARDCompete globally! Steam's Leaderboard system lets you compete with friends and players around the world. Track your home runs, strike-outs, grand slams, season wins and more in real-time. See how you stack up and strive to reach the top!BATTER UP, PLAYGROUND STYLEPLAY WITH THE GOAT HIMSELF, PABLO SANCHEZFor many fans, this is the game that debuted one of the most iconic video game characters of the 90s or any era—the legend himself, Pablo Sanchez. Build a roster from a cast of 30 hilarious child athletes who made Backyard Baseball a cult