Fireboy and Watergirl 1: Forest Temple

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★★★★½ 4.5 (1,000)Casual
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Fireboy and Watergirl: Forest Temple is a co-op puzzle platformer where two elemental heroes work together through 32 levels inside an ancient forest temple. It is free to play in your browser with no download needed, so you can jump in at school or work.

What is Fireboy and Watergirl: Forest Temple?

This is the first game in the Fireboy and Watergirl series, created in 2009 and remade in HTML5 in 2018. One player controls Fireboy, the other controls Watergirl, and you solve platforming puzzles together to collect colored diamonds and reach the exit doors. You can also play solo by switching between the two characters yourself.

Controls for both heroes

Each hero has separate controls so two players can share one keyboard.

HeroMove left / rightJump
FireboyArrow keysUp arrow
WatergirlA / D keysW key

Hazards and element rules

The puzzle design is built around a strict set of elemental rules that you need to keep in mind on every level.

HazardFireboyWatergirl
Red fire poolsSafeDeadly
Blue water poolsDeadlySafe
Green poison gooDeadlyDeadly

Collecting diamonds and reaching the exits

Each level scatters red diamonds for Fireboy and blue diamonds for Watergirl across platforms. Neither hero can collect the other's diamonds, so teamwork is essential. Once all diamonds are gathered, both characters must step onto their matching exit doors at the same time to complete the level.

Tips for clearing tougher levels

Fireboy and Watergirl 1: Forest Temple FAQ

Is Fireboy and Watergirl: Forest Temple free?
Yes. It runs entirely in the browser with no download or account required.
Can I play it unblocked at school?
The game loads as a standard browser page, so it works wherever browser games are permitted.
Do I need two players?
No. One player can control both heroes by switching between the arrow keys and WASD, though having a partner makes the puzzles easier.
How many levels are in Forest Temple?
There are 32 levels, all set inside the forest temple.
Does it work on mobile?
Yes. The HTML5 version supports touch controls, so you can play on phones and tablets.
What happens if Fireboy touches water?
Fireboy dies instantly in blue water pools. He is safe in red fire, but green goo is lethal for both characters.
Can I play Fireboy and Watergirl 1: Forest Temple on mobile or Chromebook?
Yes. Fireboy and Watergirl 1: Forest Temple works on phones, tablets and Chromebooks straight from the browser, as well as on desktop.