Out of the Park Baseball 27
Indie
Simulation
Sports
Strategy
Single-player
Multi-player
Cross-Platform Multiplayer
Steam Achievements
Steam Trading Cards
Steam Workshop
In-App Purchases
Adjustable Text Size
Camera Comfort
Color Alternatives
Custom Volume Controls
Adjustable Difficulty
Playable without Timed Input
Save Anytime
Stereo Sound
Family Sharing

27 years of sports gaming excellence! Out of the Park Baseball 27 is here - officially licensed by MLB, the MLB Players Inc. and KBO! You are firmly in charge of your favorite baseball franchise - today or at any point in history! Your team, your way, your rules.

Developers: Out of the Park Developments
Publishers: Out of the Park Developments
Release Date: Mar 13, 2026
Price (USD): $49.99
Current Players: 1.1k

Links:  Steam Store  SteamDB

Mixed(68%)
immersive simulation
new trade AI
developer passion
franchise mode
strategy experience
advanced stats
World Baseball Classic
player ratings
new features
poor UI
performance issues
crashes
unrealistic simulation
The general sentiment among players is somewhat divided. Many praise the depth and strategy OOTP 27 offers, noting it as a must-have for baseball superfans and appreciating the developers' ongoing effort. However, there is significant criticism of the new UI and bugs that impact performance, with players expressing that these hinder the game's playability. Several players have mixed feelings about new features like advanced stats, appreciating the potential for immersion but questioning their actual utility.

Positive Points

  • The game is an immersive baseball simulation that delivers an unparalleled player development and long-term strategy experience.
  • OOTP 27 is celebrated for its depth and complexity, making it appealing for baseball enthusiasts and strategy game fans alike.
  • The new trade AI is a significant improvement, adding to the enjoyment of franchise mode.
  • Players appreciate the passion and dedication of the small developer team in continuously enhancing the game.
  • Negative Points

  • The user interface (UI) has received criticism for being worse than previous versions, with issues like cramped layouts and bugs.
  • Performance issues such as the game running slow, causing crashes, and feeling unfinished detract from the experience.
  • Some simulation outcomes are criticized for being unrealistic, breaking immersion for players aware of baseball dynamics.
  • Mixed Points

  • New advanced statistics have received mixed feedback; some find them super helpful for immersion, while others consider them purely cosmetic and misleading.
  • The World Baseball Classic feature and player ratings updates are loved by some, but others find navigating these new interfaces challenging.
  • Common Themes

  • Many reviews highlight both the positive aspects of the game's depth and simulation accuracy as well as frustration with UI issues and bugs.
  • Players often compare OOTP 27 to other iterations or similar sports games, noting both improvements and regressions in different areas.
  • Updated 3/16/2026, 12:01:00 AM UTC