sports video game
Bottom of the 9th
By Konami, released 1 Jan 1996
- Microsoft Windows
- Linux
- macOS
- Nintendo 64
What it is
Bottom of the 9th is a two-player baseball strategy game from Konami, built around the pressure of a tied game in its final inning. Choose a lineup from players with different strengths and abilities, read your opponent in a strategic stare-down, then use dice rolls to set the action in motion. The computer version adapts a tabletop dice-and-card game and offers solo play against a computer opponent across three difficulty levels, plus a six-game Manager’s Challenge campaign. For multiplayer, it supports local pass-and-play, online friend matches, ranked online matches, and casual online exhibition games. Its Steam feature list includes PvP, online PvP, shared or split-screen play, cross-platform multiplayer, achievements, trading cards, and Steam Cloud. The game is listed for Windows, macOS, and Linux on Steam, with Nintendo 64 also listed among its platforms. Konami made the game, and Handelabra Games Inc. is listed as publisher.
What players like, and what they don't
- Three computer-opponent difficulty levels
- Six-game solo campaign
- Pass-and-play with a friend
- Ranked and casual online matches
- Windows, macOS, and Linux support
- Strategy is limited to two players
- Solo campaign is six games
Who it suits
It suits players who want a compact baseball strategy game with both solo challenges and ways to play against friends. It also fits groups looking for local or online PvP.
Bottom of the 9th focuses on baseball’s final-inning tension through lineup choices, cards, and dice. Its mix of solo modes, local play, and several online match types gives players different ways to take on the game.
