Cutthroat Island is an action-adventure video game developed for various platforms, including the Sega Game Gear. Released in 1995, the game is based on the film of the same name. The player can assume the role of either Morgan Adams or William Shaw, fighting against pirates and soldiers in a quest to recover the treasure of Cutthroat Island. The game is known for its swashbuckling themes and ties to the movie, although it didn't receive much critical acclaim. It falls into the action genre and allows players to experience the world of 17th-century piracy through a series of platforming challenges and combat.