Battle of BackYard

About

Battle of BackYard puts you in control of a WW2-style air battle that takes place entirely inside suburban homes. You pick between flying a plane or manning the guns on board, then swap roles as needed to handle different threats. The game offers twenty distinct aircraft with customizable weapons, ranging from standard bombs to absurd items like rubber ducks. Missions involve destroying enemy dioramas and collecting keys, while the editor lets players build their own backyard maps for endless replayability without needing a server. The multiplayer mode stands out by supporting up to thirty-two players in local matches that feel chaotic and loud. Community feedback highlights the humor of the setting, noting how silly it gets when friends drop laser pointers or porcelain shrapnel on each other. Players enjoy the flexibility of switching between pilot and gunner duties mid-flight, which changes the pace of every engagement. This indie shooter balances tactical depth with ridiculous scenarios, making it a favorite for groups looking for something different from standard flight simulators.

Storyline

War rages on in the backyards and peaceful rooms of suburbia! Take to the skies in this thrilling WW2 air combat game, featuring 20 customizable planes from both Axis and Allied nations. With multiple factions to choose from and a variety of game modes, enjoy epic battles in both single-player and multiplayer Select your role to fit your playstyle Jump into the action as either a pilot or gunner, and master the skies with a powerful arsenal! Equip both primary and secondary weapons to suit your playstyle. As a gunner, take control of machine guns from your aircraft or man anti-aircraft defenses to protect your base. Unleash devastating firepower with rockets, torpedoes, and bombs—or get creative with special weapons like the "Rubber Duck of Doom"! Complete objectives like picking up keys, opening doors, and destroying enemy airfields and dioramas. Cause chaos as you drop support items, build AA guns, and even obliterate porcelain in your mission to dominate the battlefield! Show your friends who’s the master of the house in Multiplayer mode! Host your own local multiplayer chaos—no servers, no limits! Whether it’s a kitchen skirmish or backyard showdown, you’re always ready to battle. Customize the scenarios to create the wackiest, most intense fights for up to 32 players. With fast-paced, competitive modes and ridiculous action, get ready for hilarious, non-stop dogfights where anything can happen (including rubber ducks of doom and laser pointers?)! Key Features: Over 20 customizable planes: and more to come after Global Launch Dynamic role-switching: Pilot, gunner, or AA specialist—you choose how to fight and strategize in every battle. Epic multiplayer (up to 32 players): Work together or prank your friends in wild, unpredictable matches. Editor: Think you can do better? Design and share your own for endless replayability! Powerful pickups: Collect resources and wacky weapons like ducks(!), to gain the edge over your enemies and upgrade your war machine.