Play Waterworld Online
You play as the Mariner, sailing a catamaran through mutant-infested waters—harpooning jetskis, diving for salvage, and storming pirate bases with just a knife at first. The underwater bits feel weirdly peaceful until jellyfish ruin it.
Waterworld came out for the Super Nintendo in 1995, developed by Ocean Software. It was one of those licensed games that tried to capture the vibe of the movie, fitting right into the era of side-scrolling action adventures that filled the SNES library. The game doesn't try to reinvent the wheel, but it does have a certain look and feel that makes it stand out among other mid-90s releases.
You control the Mariner, navigating a catamaran across a flooded world, fighting off mutants on jet skis with a harpoon. On foot, you explore islands and enemy bases, using a knife and later a spear gun to take down foes. The main goal involves finding pieces of a map to dry land, which requires diving underwater to gather salvage and avoid hazards like electric jellyfish. The pacing is methodical, sometimes slow, and the difficulty can spike unexpectedly in certain sections. It feels like a mix of cautious exploration and sudden, frantic combat.
Download Waterworld ROM
You can download this ROM to play Waterworld offline using an Super Nintendo (SNES) emulator (Top Emulators).
*This ROM is provided for backup and educational purposes only.
