Alien Swarm 3D Pro vs Backyard Baseball '97
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Alien Swarm 3D Pro
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The aliens are invading again, swarming around in dazzling attack patterns. You're task is simple, blow'em all to bits! Can you defeat wave after wave of dazzling alien invaders to save the galaxy. Blast the invaders as they spin and whirl through space in this old school arcade invader game. After 4 fantastic waves you'll get a bonus round, score lots of points to insure you get that next free life. Your ship is equipped with a mega powered blaster, you have unlimited fire power ... unfortunately they do as well! From the golden era of video games we bring this retro arcade game firmly into the 21st century. Download it now and help defend the galaxy from this band of invading aliens know as Alien Swarm 3D. To control your space ship, pop into the settings screen and choose from tilt action or on screen buttons. Stay calm, don't panic, keep your hair on and you may just survive. Another fabulous shoot'em up from our retro arcade game series.
Backyard Baseball '97
Relive the classic baseball game with iconic characters, fun power-ups, and intuitive controls. Play quick games, practice batting, or manage a full season with unique game modes and simplified rules.
- Iconic character roster
- Power-ups and special pitches
- Pick-up and single game modes
- Full season management
- Batting practice mode
- Simplified T-ball mode
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Rediscover the joy of the original Backyard Baseball 1997! Build your roster from the iconic cast of 30 characters stacked with charming personalities and witty banter, and get the edge on the competition with power-ups, fireball pitches, super strength, and Pablo Sanchez! Play pick-up games, practice batting, and compete in single games or a whole season 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 to choose players from a random pool of characters. Season: You create a team and manage it 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 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)! Batting Practice: Choose a batter and face Mr. Clanky for some batting practice. This is where you’ll learn just when to click to make your chosen batter hit that ball! T-ball - Select T-ball mode for more accessible game play. Simply click to hit, run, and field! BACKYARD BASEBALL RULES The rules for Backyard Baseball are a hybrid of Pro and Little League rules: No leading off No Injuries Bunting is allowed Tagging up is allowed Stealing is allowed At our core, we are fans first–not just of video games but of the Backyard Sports franchise. Fans have asked for accessible and legal ways to play their original Backyard titles for years, and we are excited to deliver. Without having access to the source code, there are hard limitations on the experience we can create. Backyard Baseball '97 runs buttery smooth for iOS devices, looks better than ever, and creates a new installation for digital preservation within the Backyard Sports catalog that allows the next generation of fans to fall in love with the title that started it all.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Backyard Baseball '97 at every 10 days against Alien Swarm 3D Pro's every 38 months. Backyard Baseball '97 also leads on chart position (#6 vs unranked). Alien Swarm 3D Pro's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $4.99) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Alien Swarm 3D Pro costs $0.99 and Backyard Baseball '97 $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Alien Swarm 3D Pro ships an update every 38 months, Backyard Baseball '97 every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Alien Swarm 3D Pro | Backyard Baseball '97 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 — better | $4.99 |
| Rating | — | 4.0 (1.6K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 65.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1.6K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 38 months | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | #6 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 67 MB | 326 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Galatic Droids | Playground Productions LLC |
Bugs and requests
Alien Swarm 3D Pro
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Backyard Baseball '97
Reported bugs
4 issues- Gameplay freezes and crashes
- Inconsistent fielding and throwing mechanics
- Hitting mechanics feel unresponsive
- Inability to save progress after crashes
Requested features
5 requests- Full-screen mode
- Improved controls and input responsiveness
- New game modes (e.g., home run derby, playoffs)
- Ability to select home field
- Option to mute all sounds
In-app purchases
Alien Swarm 3D Pro
No in-app purchases
Backyard Baseball '97
No in-app purchases







