The story of Aaargh! follows a young explorer who sets out to find a lost treasure on a mysterious island. The explorer soon discovers that they are not alone, and must navigate through treacherous terrain and fight off hostile creatures to reach the treasure before it's too late.
The gameplay of Aaargh! is fast-paced action-adventure gameplay. The player controls the explorer as they move around a 2D island, fighting off enemies and collecting treasure. The game features simple yet challenging level design, with an increasing difficulty level as the player progresses through the levels.