Steam Users Have 2 Games to Play for Free Right Now

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Steam is offering two classic games from the Backyard Sports series for free. If you’re looking for a bit of nostalgia or a free game to play, now’s a great time to check them out on Steam, which often features free-to-play titles.

The Backyard Sports series, which hadn’t been updated in almost ten years, made a comeback last year when Playground Productions bought the rights. Several older games, including Backyard Baseball ’97, Backyard Baseball ’01, Backyard Soccer ’98, and Backyard Football ’99, were released on Steam, but they weren’t free to play. Now, two more games from the popular series are available to download and play for free.

Steam Users Can Play Backyard Basketball ’01 and Backyard Hockey ’02 for Free

  • Backyard Basketball ’01 on Steam
  • Backyard Hockey ’02 on Steam

Licensing problems and reports of sluggish gameplay likely explain why Backyard Basketball ’01 and Backyard Hockey ’02 are currently free to play, while other games in the series aren’t – though this isn’t confirmed. Despite these issues, both games have generally positive reviews on Steam. Most players seem to agree that while it’s a shame some professional athletes are missing or different, it’s great to be able to enjoy these games without a price tag.

Although the Backyard Basketball and Backyard Hockey games weren’t as widely loved as Backyard Baseball, many gamers who grew up in the late 90s and early 2000s still have fond memories of them. There are four other games in the series available on Steam, each costing $9.99. While that’s not a lot of money individually, it can add up if you want to play them all, so it’s great that Backyard Basketball ’01 and Backyard Hockey ’02 are currently free to play.

The return of Backyard Sports will likely remind many players of their childhoods. Even better, it introduces these classic games to a new generation. Many original fans are now parents themselves, making Backyard Sports‘ comeback a wonderful opportunity to share their love of gaming with their own kids.

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2025-11-15 09:04