SpongeBob SquarePants Revenge of the Flying Dutchman is a platformer game where SpongeBob and his snail Gary get caught up in an adventure after SpongeBob opens a mysterious bottle. The ghost of the Flying Dutchman appears, accusing SpongeBob of disturbing his treasure, and SpongeBob must find it before Gary's ship sets sail.
The game follows SpongeBob as he explores various locations like the Krusty Krab and downtown Bikini Bottom. Along the way, he collects items, treasure, new outfits, and more, aided by friends Patrick, Squidward, and Sandy. The goal is to find the Dutchman's treasure before time runs out.