Pirates of Dark Water is an action-adventure game for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES), based on the animated television series of the same name. Developed and published by Sunsoft in 1994, players embark on a quest to find the Thirteen Treasures of Rule to save the alien world of Mer from a corrupting substance called Dark Water. The game features side-scrolling beat 'em up gameplay, allowing players to control characters Ren, Ioz, or Tula, each with unique abilities, and battle through various levels filled with enemies and obstacles to restore peace to the land.