Three Dirty Dwarves is a side-scrolling action game released for the Sega Saturn in 1996. It follows the story of three dwarves who are brought to life from a role-playing game by the imaginations of some kidnapped children. Players must guide the dwarven trio through various levels, fighting off all sorts of enemies and bosses with a unique feature of switching between the three characters, each with their own weapons and skills. The game is known for its humorous tone and cooperative gameplay, where up to three players can join in at once.