The Forbidden Forest

A pixel-art metroidvania adventure where you command three distinct characters to ascend toward the Hive in a world that is vibrant yet shrouded in mystery. In the lush Wildeland, you join three small companions who must jump, swim, and climb through a war-torn wilderness to uncover ancient secrets and face formidable threats.

What you explore

Traverse a sprawling, interconnected map with non-linear progression. The world is split into more than 25 unique areas, each packed with surprises, hidden paths, and encounters that push you to master new skills and tactics.

Play as three characters

Control three unique playable characters, each offering distinct abilities that shape how you approach exploration, traversal, and combat. Master their moves to navigate environmental hazards and outsmart dangerous foes.

Progression and customization

Build your set of tools with an elaborate badge system—over 30 badges to equip—that customize how you tackle challenges. This modular approach encourages experimentation and rewards creative problem solving as you push toward the Hive.

Enemies, bosses, and encounters

Face more than 40 challenging bosses and countless creatures, each offering its own rhythm of swiping, stabbing, and slashing combat. Expect tense skirmishes, dynamic fights, and moments of awe as you uncover the world’s deepest mysteries.

Story and atmosphere

Discover why the forest stands on the edge of collapse and what ties the forest’s fate to Cub, the bees, and the mysteries of The Forbidden Forest itself. The journey is punctuated by surprising story moments, awe-inspiring revelations, and an epic, immersive narrative.

Style and feel

With a lively, upbeat score and expressive animation, the game delivers heartfelt, energetic action in a classic side-scrolling framework. Tight controls and swift, fluid movement keep the adventure accessible while rewarding mastery.