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Watch trailer on Steam ↗Battle of BackYard
Orion Belt Games · Published by Orion Belt Games · Official site ↗
Last updated 27 Sept 2026
Engage in thrilling household air battles in this wacky game. Choose your role as a skilled pilot or a sharp-shooting gunner, and customize your aircraft to fit your preferred playstyle. Take on daring missions or challenge friends in multiplayer combat. Relive history and dominate the skies!
Action, Indie, Simulation, Casual · More free games
Battle of BackYard invites you to pilot or gunner roles, choosing your playstyle and dominating skies in this wacky action-simulation game from Orion Belt Games.
About this game
BECOME AN ACE OF THE SKIES IN YOUR OWN BACKYARD!
TURN YOUR HOME INTO A BATTLEFIELD
Ever wondered what would happen if your lovingly assembled model airplanes suddenly came to life?
Battle of Back Yard is a multiplayer game packed with fast-paced aerial dogfights that break out right next door. Fulfill your childhood dreams: take off straight from the couch, seize control of the backyard skies, and obliterate that pesky enemy rascal with a missile you found in the breadbox. Full throttle, no mercy!
A BOMB DOESN’T FALL FAR FROM THE BOMBER
You take off and—bang—you’re under fire immediately. You barrel roll, try to shake the tail, pull straight up toward the blue ceiling… then bounce back and charge head-on!
Your field of view snaps tight, adrenaline floods your temples as the engine’s roar blends with the dry rattle of machine guns. It’s just you now—you and your plastic nemesis. A pure game of chicken. Tracer rounds slice the air right in front of the cockpit. Unfortunately for you, some of them hit their mark…
With your burning model pushed to the very edge of its limits, you kiss any hope of victory goodbye—when suddenly you spot it. The thing everyone’s been looking for: the Magic Piñata!
NO PAIN NO PLANE
Explosive homing rubber ducks, eye‑searing lasers, rockets, bombs, mines, supply crates, stinky cheese, or Dad’s revolver. Oh… yeah.
Hunt down the arsenal scattered all over the house before anyone else does—and use it to blast your way to victory.
HOME WASN’T BUILD IN A DAY
Already had fun on our maps? Want more? In the immortal words of John F. Kennedy: “Ask not what your game can do for you—ask what you can do for your game.” Enter our level editor and take control. The world is yours… well, at least the part fenced in around your house and backyard.).
Unleash your creativity: dive into the map editor and craft your own campaign or battlefield! Rearrange the furniture, move the bed into the garden, or turn the house upside down! Set up a couch fort in the living room, or hop into the fridge and station an anti-air cannon between the ham and cheese! Surprise us—and the other players!
HE WHO HOSTS, NEVER GETS LOST
Team up with your friends and fight on your own terms — turn your PC into a mobile command base and host your very own server! Tap into the mysterious power of the “double pear” maneuver (peer‑to‑peer) and become the master of your own fate.
Kitchen base, do you copy?
This is Admiral Al B. Back, over.
We can’t launch without you! Over and out.
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- OS *: Windows 7, 10, 11
- Processor: Intel i3 2.5GHz
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: GTX 650
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 10 GB available space
Recommended
- OS *: Windows 7, 10, 11
- Processor: Intel i5 2.8 GHz
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: GTX 960
Supported Languages
*languages with full audio support
Latest news
Patch NotesOfficial
Playtest Update: Mission editor and new map!
Pilots! A brand-new version of the Battle of BackYard Playtest has just been deployed—and it’s a big one. This update brings fresh air and allows for Your creativity! New map: Dadventure Bay LakeA wide-open stretch of water with plenty of sky to burn and just enough terrain for cover.Perfect for long-range bombing runs, torpedo ambushes, or full-speed aerial jousting over the dock chairs. Mission editor: now fully functionalYou've asked, we delivered: the mission editor is now in your hands!Build your own missions, scatter buildings, place objectives, and challenge your friends in custom-built chaos.Set up fuel-starved scenariosFortify the skies with AA bunkersDesign impossible challenges for your squad (or your enemies)And then play them live with friends Bugs? Probably.This is still the early testing phase, so some things might explode unintentionally (or too intentionally). That’s where you come in.Join our Discord, report bugs, share your mission setups, and help us shape the game into the glorious backyard battlefield it’s meant to be.Read full article on Community Announcements (Damotr)AnnouncementsOfficial
Playtest: This is not a drill!
The skies are now open to all aviators for the ongoing Battle of BackYard Playtest. No codes. No clearance. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44747577/086615e5cb94f2a6d156dd29ae61880f7e0457ae.png We’re listening! Join our Discord, drop us a message, or yell at the nearest pigeon. (But seriously, tell us what you think—we’re building this game with you in mind.) Mission Briefing: Take to the skies Engage in wild, chaotic dogfights across Basement Sea and living rooms Test new aircraft classes, including the special plane of the US Destroy bunkers, dodge flak, and outmaneuver enemy fighters Deploy... unconventional weaponry (yes, that includes exploding rubber ducks) This Is a Live Combat Simulation: Command needs YOUR feedback to fine-tune engines, balance payloads, and keep those AA guns fair (but still scary). Every sortie counts. Every crash teaches. Every victory helps us win the war effort. Join our Discord - link is in the game! Enlist Now – No Questions Asked! Click "Request Access" on Steam and join the fight immediately. Glory, chaos, and questionable engineering await you. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44747577/fdfb8458f9bed93c4c99bc50683b46352beadd20.pngRead full article on Community Announcements (Damotr)AnnouncementsOfficial
Milestone: furniture done!
We finished 637 furniture definitions! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44747577/641ac601135568dfc398d828e82f369632766da4.png That DOES NOT mean there are over 637 furniture pieces. This number includes variants (like: cabinet and cabinet with open drawers will be 2 definitions). Still: it's huge number and it's covering stuff from cabinets, plants, pool tabe, sinks, breakble stuff and MUCH, MUCH MORE!Read full article on Community Announcements (Damotr)AnnouncementsOfficial
[Production Report no.19]
{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44747577/45a5427bbe2b50b89a8fd1e0db810102e015f3b0.png Pilots, get ready to hit hard and break defenses! We’ve just finished adding a brand-new aircraft class to Battle of BackYard: Attack Aircraft! While they may not be the best in a dogfight, these heavily armed beasts excel at taking down ground and naval targets, making them a crucial tool for breaking through enemy defenses. They’re tougher than fighters, faster than bombers, and built for destruction. The Role of Attack Aircraft – Taking the Fight to the Ground In any battle, Anti-Aircraft (AA) guns are a menace. They can turn the sky into a death trap, limiting air superiority and making life miserable for both bombers and fighters. That’s where Attack Aircraft shine. Equipped with rockets, bombs, and powerful cannons, they can wipe out AA emplacements in a single run. More nimble than bombers, Attack Aircraft can maneuver well enough to evade some enemy fire, allowing skilled pilots to make multiple passes. The Aim of Assault Aircraft With the addition of Attack Aircraft, we’re deepening the strategic layer of the game. Players now have a dedicated class for destroying fortified positions, breaking enemy supply lines, and paving the way for larger assaults. Until next time, keep flying, keep fighting, and keep the skies clear!Read full article on Community Announcements (Damotr)AnnouncementsOfficial
[Production Report no.18]
{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44747577/966ad54576cd4f20ca0405ee4f82cf8fdf0ab5b3.png Commanders, prepare for battle! In Battle of BackYard, air combat is only part of the fight. With our in-game mission editor, players can shape the battlefield by placing strategic buildings like airfields, command centers, and fuel depots. But these aren’t just for decoration—they’re part of a larger tactical system that adds depth to every mission. https://battleofbackyard.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Building.gif How the Building System Works Players via mission editor can scatter various buildings across the battlefield to create unique scenarios, but the real magic happens when structures are connected, unlocking new strategic options. Here’re some examples: Fuel Depots & Airfields – Airfields linked to fuel depots allow planes to refuel mid-battle. In missions with scarce fuel pickups, protecting your depots (and raiding the enemy’s) becomes critical for survival. Bunkers & Anti-Aircraft Dioramas – AA guns positioned on dioramas will respawn if linked to a bunker. That means taking out enemy bunkers is the only way to permanently remove their anti-air defenses. Command Centers & Radar Stations – While not in place yet, we’re experimenting with features like command centers providing recon advantages or radar stations highlighting enemy movements. https://battleofbackyard.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Landing.gif Building a Better Battle The mission editor lets players set up their own tactical challenges—whether it’s a chaotic free-for-all or a carefully balanced war of attrition. By controlling resource flow and defensive positions, every mission can feel unique, strategic, and dynamic. This system is still evolving, and we’re testing different ways to push it even further. Got ideas for how to expand it? Drop your thoughts—we’re listening! Until next time, build smart, strike hard, and dominate the BackYard!Read full article on Community Announcements (Damotr)
