The two included games use a side-scrolling perspective. Players guide SpongeBob through linear stages, jump across platforms, avoid hazards, defeat enemies, and collect items needed to complete objectives. Each game presents its own story and level progression rather than sharing one campaign.

Progress is based on clearing stages and completing local objectives. Exploration is limited compared with a full adventure game, but searching platforms and side paths can reveal useful collectibles and bonuses. The emphasis is on simple controls, recognizable locations, and short action sequences suited to handheld play.

Learn the timing of SpongeBob's jump before attempting longer platforming sections. Move carefully around hazards and defeat enemies when bypassing them would risk losing health.

Search platforms and side paths for collectibles, but prioritize the immediate stage objective when a route becomes dangerous. Treat the two games as separate campaigns and adjust to their different level layouts and objectives.