Players will begin the game playing as either Shaggy or Scooby, but later they will be able to play as any character of the Mystery Crew, flicking from one to another with a simple push of a button. Also, the game has a drop-in drop-out function that will allow other players join in at any time, so you can work together to solve puzzles and battle against enemies. Each of the various characters has special abilities and moves and players will need to utilise these abilities by switching between them to progress through the game. Scooby Doo Spooky Swamp also allows players to customise the outfits and styles of the characters.