The Forbidden Arts
The Forbidden Arts is an old-school action adventure platformer with a focus on discovery and exploration. You play as Phoenix, a young boy who seeks to master the element of fire in a grand adventure of ancient magic.

Positive · 7 reviews
86% positive (6 / 7)





Race through varied environments and master your vehicle to achieve victory. Annihilate your opponents with fun weapons, like the firework or the wasp!
Released
May 1, 2024
Price
Platforms
Windows
Developer
Publisher
Last sync
September 25, 2026
Have fun on minimalist-style circuits, and don't forget to stay on screen for a chance to win.
If you go off-screen, avenge your death with a secondary weapon.
This game features radio-controlled cars and boats on a miniature scale, so watch out for small parts that can be ingested!
Main features:
- 13 unique environments (miniature circuit, office, beach, pond...)
- 20 drivers to find your style
- 27 body styles to choose from (20 cars and 7 boats)
- 7 collectable weapons for use against opponents
- 3 secondary weapons for revenge (fly swatter, missile...)
- Physical objects, bonuses and other interactions (turbo, oil puddle, frogs...)
- A life bar that recharges with each new round
- A tutorial to learn the basics of driving (1 player)
- Career mode to unlock new content (1 to 4 local players)
- Fast race mode for fun at will (1 to 4 players local)
- 3 game modes, 3 difficulty levels and 2 driving styles
Controls supported:
- Player 1 can play with keyboard or joystick
- Other players can play with joystick
*Support for ultra-wide 21:9 screens