Hakoniwa Base Ball (2026)

Developer: Alybe Aria
Platforms: Windows, Linux
Genres: Simulation, Sports, Strategy
Rating: 5.0 of 5, 32 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 12 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A deep, customizable baseball management sim where you build a dynasty through scouting, contracts, and instant or detailed pitch-by-pitch matches.

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What players say

A Japanese pro baseball management sim that players compare to OOTP and Football Manager, with NPB rules, drafts, contracts and editable CSV data. The developer ships updates constantly and takes requests, so long-time players say it keeps improving, though the UI is still rough and the player base is small enough that mods are scarce.

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