Factsheet
Publisher:
Playground Productions
Developers:
Mega Cat Studios
Humongous Entertainment
Release date:
September 9, 2025
Platforms:
Steam
Apple App Store
Google Play
Website:
megacatstudios.com/pages/backyard-football-99
Regular Price:
| USD | TBD |
Description
Remember the epic throwdowns, the hilarious commentary, and the thrill of pulling off that game-winning play? It's all here, waiting for you to experience it again. Whether you're picking Jerry Rice or Barry Sanders for your dream team, rushing with Pete Wheeler, scoring touchdowns with Pablo Sanchez, or enjoying the witty banter of hosts Sunny Day and Chuck Downfield, simple controls let anyone pick up and play football!
Backyard Football '99 is back, enhanced to run on modern systems, and ready to take you back to the golden age of backyard competition.
Features
- Huddle Up For Football '99: Draft your all-star squad from a roster of unforgettable Backyard athletes, each with their own unique skills.
- Game Modes: Choose from Single Game for quick pick-up action or embark on a full Season Mode with a 14-game schedule, playoffs, and the ultimate championship - the Super Colossal Cereal Bowl!
- Earn Classic Power Ups: Earn game-changing abilities like the Hocus Pocus pass play or the Sonic Boom run boost to dominate your opponents.
- Legendary Commentary: Sunny Day and Chuck Downfield's witty banter brings back the hilarious moments that defined Backyard Football.
- Multiple Fields and Weather: Customize your experience with five unique playing fields and three different weather conditions.
Videos
Backyard Football '99 - Out Now on Steam and Mobile! YouTube
Backyard Football '99 Official Trailer! YouTube
BACKYARD SPORTS IS BACK! YouTube
Images
Logo & Icon
Additional Links
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‘Backyard Football ’99’ Re-Release Set for September
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Backyard Football '99 Has Been Given a September Release Date
About Playground Productions (Publisher)
Playground Productions, a leading innovator in children's entertainment, is passionate about creating high-quality content that sparks imagination and ignites a love of learning. Founded by former teacher Lindsay Barnett, Playground Productions draws upon its expertise in education to craft engaging experiences that nurture young minds. Their diverse portfolio encompasses a range of interactive media, including award-winning games, educational apps, and captivating eBooks.
About Mega Cat Studios (Developer)
Mega Cat Studios is an independent video game development and publishing studio with a global team. At their core, they are passionate game developers and artists who seek to create meaningful experiences through their games and services.
About Humongous Entertainment (Developer)
Humongous Entertainment, a pioneer in children's edutainment software, is dedicated to crafting engaging and enriching experiences for young minds. Their award-winning franchises, including Putt-Putt®, Freddi Fish™, Pajama Sam®, and Spy Fox®, have delighted generations of children with interactive adventures that spark curiosity and foster essential skills. Through captivating stories, vibrant characters, and age-appropriate challenges, Humongous Entertainment inspires a lifelong love of learning through play.
Backyard Football '99 Credits
James Deighan
Head of Cats
Luke Usher
Lead Developer
whatisaphone
Lead Developer
Matt Ramsey
Developer
Josh Koenig
Producer
Rex Malapitan
Producer
Piper Bertovich
Visual Lead
Terence Balderama
Head of 2D
Veo Yap
2D Producer
2D Artists
• Apolos D.C. Adriano
• Kian Shane Sabater
• Pamela Dimayuga
• Ronald Buquia
• Arbieneil Camangon
Keith Joshua Palencia
PEQA
Little Cat
Online Play Developer
Sam Kupfer
Developer
Special Thanks
• Becca Peters - Director of Marketing
• Gracey Maala - Senior Marketing Manager
• Frank DiPersio - Public Relations Manager
• Kamille Angelika Navarro - Marketing Designer
• Reese Alegre - Marketing Support
• Jev Reyes - Marketing Support
Contact
Publisher
Playground Productions
Email
playgroundproductions@id-pr.com
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/playground.productions
Developer
Mega Cat Studios
Email
sir.meowface@megacatstudios.com
Twitter
https://www.twitter.com/megacatstudios
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/megacatstudios
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/megacatstudios
Humongous Entertainment
Twitter
https://x.com/HumongousEnt