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CutThroat Island
CutThroat Island is a 2-player action-adventure game developed by Software Creations, released in 1995 for the Sega Genesis. Based on the film of the same name, the game features side-scrolling action combined with exploration elements. Players control Captain Morgan or his companion as they navigate pirate-infested levels, using swords and firearms to defeat enemies. The game employs a level-based structure with distinct themed stages representing different islands and locations. Controls are straightforward, with attack buttons and movement mechanics typical of Genesis-era action games. Cooperative 2-player mode allows friends to play through the campaign together, with each player responsible for clearing enemies and solving simple environmental puzzles. The gameplay emphasizes combat encounters punctuated by navigation challenges, making it a traditional action-adventure experience for the system.
- Developer
- Software Creations
- Platform
- Mega Drive
- Genre
- Adventure
- Players
- 2P
- Rating
- 4.8 / 5 (908)
- Last updated
CutThroat Island Controls — Mega Drive Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for CutThroat Island on our in-browser Mega Drive emulator. Plug in a USB or Bluetooth gamepad to auto-detect mappings, or rebind any key from the emulator settings menu.
| Keyboard | Console button | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| ↑ | D-Pad Up | Move up |
| ↓ | D-Pad Down | Move down |
| ← | D-Pad Left | Move left |
| → | D-Pad Right | Move right |
| X | A | Primary action (jump / confirm) |
| Z | B | Secondary action (attack / cancel) |
| S | C | Tertiary action |
| A | X | Quaternary action |
| Q | Y | Fifth button |
| W | Z | Sixth button |
| Enter | Start | Start / Pause |
These bindings cover the 6-button Mega Drive controller. Most older titles only use buttons A/B/C; the extra X/Y/Z buttons matter for Street Fighter II and other 6-button fighters.
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
CutThroat Island Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of CutThroat Island on Mega Drive before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"CutThroat Island" Mega Drive longplay
CutThroat Island Cheat Codes
9 community-curated cheats for CutThroat Island. Tick any to activate them automatically when you click "Play with cheats" — or copy a code into your own emulator.
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Infinite Energy P1
FF07CD:2FFF07CC:002F -
Infinite Lives P1
FF20E5:09FF20E4:0009 -
Infinite Energy P2
FF082B:2FFF082A:002F -
Infinite Lives P2
FF20E7:09FF20E6:0009 -
Kill Enemies in 1 Hit
FF0DAD:00+FF0E3B:00+FF03C9:00FF0DAC:0000+FF0E3A:0000+FF03C8:0000 -
Infinite Lives
RFBB-Y6YG -
Infinite Energy
AL3V-WA82 -
Invincibility
R02B-W6YW
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
Who developed CutThroat Island?
CutThroat Island was developed by Software Creations, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does CutThroat Island support?
CutThroat Island supports up to 2 players, ideal for couch co-op or competitive sessions on the Mega Drive.
What type of game is CutThroat Island?
CutThroat Island is a Adventure game for the Mega Drive, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play CutThroat Island for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — CutThroat Island runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play CutThroat Island in the browser?
No. CutThroat Island streams from a public archive into a browser-side Mega Drive emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in CutThroat Island?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original Mega Drive cartridge supported.
Does CutThroat Island work on mobile devices?
Yes — the Mega Drive emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play CutThroat Island this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of CutThroat Island. Game files are fetched on demand from publicly-accessible archives. You are responsible for compliance with your local laws and the bring-your-own-ROM principle.
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