The Pirates of Dark Water co-op

Split-screen for 2 players

1994 · Sunsoft Osaka · 79/100

Split-screen

Yes

SNES

Local

2 players

Online

Not documented

Cross-play

Not confirmed

Co-op at a glance

Split-screen: Yes
Local co-op: 2 players
Online co-op: Not documented
Full campaign in co-op: Not documented
Cross-play: Not documented
Platforms: Super Nintendo Entertainment System
Developer: Sunsoft Osaka
Series: The Pirates of Dark Water

Co-op details come from the IGDB games database. Missing entries mean “not documented”, not necessarily “not available”. Data checked: 2026-10-07

What it is

Based on a cartoon series by the same name, The Pirates of Dark Water is a side scrolling fighting game similar to Final Fight or Streets of Rage. The player chooses a character, from among Prince Ren and his two companions Tula and Ioz, who differ in strength and agility, but who use the same basic attacks. There are two attack buttons, one for fast attacks and combinations and one for a single heavy attack. Other controls include: blocking attacks, grabbing and throwing opponents, dash attacks while running, and a special attack that hits multiple enemies consuming life energy at the same time. Most levels also require you to avoid obstacles like chasms, falling rocks or spikes that shoot out of the ground.

The watery world of Mer is threatened by the deadly Dark Water. Prince Ren and his companions must find the Treasures of Rule to control the Dark Water and return Mer to its former glory. Always hot on their heels is the evil pirate-lord Bloth who wants to find the treasures to rule over Mer.

Frequently asked

Does The Pirates of Dark Water have split screen?

Yes. The Pirates of Dark Water has split screen on SNES, locally for 2 players.

How many players can play The Pirates of Dark Water locally and online?

Locally: 2 players. Online: not documented.

Does The Pirates of Dark Water support cross-play?

No cross-play is confirmed for The Pirates of Dark Water. Our cross-play data comes from a hand-maintained list, because the games database has no field for it.