Backyard Baseball vs Rain on Your Parade
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Rain on Your Parade wins 7 of 13 head-to-head metrics. Rain on Your Parade is R$99.53 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Backyard Baseball | Rain on Your Parade |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 58 | 63 |
| Quality | 66 | 76 |
| Value | 52 | 76 |
| Popularity | 25 | 23 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 107.99 | R$ 8.46 |
| Steam Review Score | 81% positive | 96.2% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 81 | 1 |
Where to buy
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Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Backyard Baseball | Rain on Your Parade |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | July 9, 2026 | April 15, 2021 |
| Developers | Mega Cat Studios | Unbound Creations |
| Publishers | Playground Productions | Unbound Creations |
| Platforms | Windows, MacOs | Linux, Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 - 64-Bit (Latest Update) | Win 10 or newer |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel i5-10400 @ 2.9GHz | Intel I-7 Quad Core |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | Nvidia RTX 2060 6GB | Dedicated DirectX 11 Compatible card |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Network (minimum) | Broadband Internet connection | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Backyard Baseball or Rain on Your Parade?
Rain on Your Parade won the comparison against Backyard Baseball based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.
How is the comparison calculated?
The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.
Is Backyard Baseball worth buying over Rain on Your Parade?
Based on the metrics, Rain on Your Parade won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.
Which game has better player reviews?
Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.
Which game offers better value for money?
The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Rain on Your Parade currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 02:48 PM UTC