Backyard Football '99

Name: Backyard Football '99
Price: 4.99 USD
Rating: 4.2 (143 reviews)
Author: Playground Productions LLC

By: Playground Productions LLC App

Sports

Overview

Version:

1.4.38

Last updated: 2026-05-08

Features & Capabilities

HUDDLE UP for Backyard Football '99—the classic Backyard Sports title, now preserved and playable on modern systems with faithful visuals and accessible controls.

Play in 5 backyard fields with weather settings, Single Game and Season modes featuring 30 Backyard characters and legendary pros, and a roster of offensive and defensive power-ups for chaotic, nostalgic fun.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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By:

Playground Productions LLC

Rating:

4.20

(143)

Version:

1.4.38 Last updated: 2026-05-08

Version code:

885341784

Creation date:

2025-09-08

Compatible devices:

Size:

447.80MB

Price:

4.99

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-07-16

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 136,719 ▲ 734

Other rankings

#5 in Sports (Paid) ▲ 3#11 in Family (Paid) ▲ 1#1 in The Best New Sports Games #7 in The Best New Family Games #22 in Essential Sports Games

Other platforms

Backyard Football '99 (v1.3.2)

9,092 4.35

(67)

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Developed by:

Playground Productions LLC

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/backyard-football-99/id6740349855

Website:

https://backyardsports.com/

User Reviews

Overall, fans praise Backyard Football '99 for its nostalgic, faithful remake and addictive gameplay. The main drawbacks cited are input limitations on mobile (no controller support, unclear controls), a fixed difficulty in Season mode, various gameplay glitches, and limited field options in Season mode. If input issues and the difficulty/field options are addressed, the revival could satisfy longtime fans while delivering a smoother modern experience.

Pros

Nostalgia and affection for the Backyard Football series; multiple reviews celebrate its return and long-time fan memories.
Beautifully remade faithful revival of the classic, with many reviewers noting the quality and care put into bringing the game back.
Fun and addictive gameplay that fans find engaging and enjoyable, often describing it as something they can’t put down.
General positive reception and excitement about the revival from longtime players who appreciate the new edition.

Cons

Cannot change difficulty in Season mode, which several reviews cite as a major limitation.
Poor touch controls on mobile and a lack of dedicated controller support, with multiple requests for better input methods (and controller compatibility).
Gameplay glitches and inconsistencies affecting play, such as incomplete passes, fumbles, and interception issues mentioned across reviews.
Season mode field/options are limited (only one field currently; requests to customize home/field settings).

Recent reviews

Love the game, the controls really should be worked on. Kinda dumb

by Vi*****, 2026-06-10

I played this game for the first time. I thought it’d be fun but now I’m picking some of the best players and they can’t even intercept a football every time they throw it I’m fully guarding them and it does not get intercepted and it’s one of my best players but then when I get sacked, it’s always a fumble also one of the best quarterbacks and but every time they get sacked, it doesn’t get fumbled