Cutthroat Island for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) is an action-adventure side-scrolling game based on the 1995 film of the same name. Players engage in swashbuckling combat and platforming challenges across a series of pirate-themed levels. The game mirrors the film's plot, focusing on the search for a hidden treasure on the titular island. Players can take on the role of either Morgan Adams or William Shaw, battling rival pirates and navigating treacherous environments in a quest for fortune and glory. Emphasizing swordplay and exploration, the game caters to fans of the pirate genre.