Fireboy and Watergirl 7: And Friends — Co-op Puzzle Platformer with 36 Temple Levels

Fireboy and Watergirl 7: And Friends is a cooperative puzzle platformer that drops the elemental duo into a brand-new temple, this time joined by three companions with abilities of their own. Solo or two-player, the goal stays the same: guide every character past traps, collect the diamonds, and reach the exit alive.

The series has always lived on teamwork. This entry pushes that idea further by handing you five characters to juggle instead of two.

What’s New in This Chapter

The biggest shift is the supporting cast. Big Friend brings weight—he presses heavy switches, tips beams, and gives others a boost to higher ground. Small Friend slips through narrow gaps the main duo can’t squeeze into. Hairy Friend handles vertical jumps that look flat-out impossible for anyone else.

Each friend isn’t a gimmick. Levels are designed around their quirks, so you’ll often hit a dead end with Fireboy and Watergirl alone and realize the solution sits with whichever companion you’ve been ignoring.

Levels and Puzzle Design

There are 36 levels packed into the temple. Expect lava pools, water channels, toxic green goo, moving platforms, levers, tilting beams, and tunnels sized for specific characters. Red, blue, and white diamonds are scattered across each stage—grabbing all of them while finishing quickly nets you a perfect score.

Speed alone won’t get you through. Most rooms force you to plan the order of moves, park one character on a button, then swap to another to clear the path. The puzzles reward patience more than reflexes.

Solo or Two-Player

Players can run the whole thing alone by switching between characters on the fly. It’s slower, but it works. Hand the keyboard to a friend and the rhythm changes completely—one person handles Fireboy while the other manages Watergirl and the trio of helpers. Coordinating verbally tends to be where the fun actually lives.

Common Questions

Is it good for kids? Yes. The game is family-friendly and built around problem solving rather than action.

How does it compare to earlier entries? The added companions are the headline change. Past games leaned on the elemental contrast between fire and water; this one layers in size, weight, and jump height as puzzle tools.

The Rest of the Series

If you’re new to the franchise, the earlier games are worth a look. The Forest Temple kicked things off with the original lava-and-water formula. The Light Temple introduced mirrors and beam puzzles. The Ice Temple swapped traction for slippery floors. The Crystal Temple added teleporters. Elements bundled multiple themes together, and Fairy Tales brought magical helpers into the mix—a clear precursor to what this seventh entry expands on.

Game Controls

• Fireboy: Arrow Keys to move and jump
• Watergirl: W, A, S, D keys to move and jump
• The three Friends: G, Y, and J keys
• Mobile: tap the colored arrows at the bottom of the screen to switch and control characters

As always, remember to have fun!