The gameplay is a mix of standard platforming, with mild RPG elements.[2] The stages are divided into six main areas and can be played multiple times. The game also has metroidvania elements, where the player has to revisit a level with new Crests to access areas, items, and bosses that could not be accessed before.[3] There is also a world map players use to navigate.
Firebrand's main abilities are his fire breath, claws for clinging onto walls, and wings to hover in the air (though he cannot gain height early in the game). As he collects Crests, Firebrand can transform and gain new powers that are specialized for combat and exploration: Ground Gargoyle, Aerial Gargoyle, Tidal Gargoyle, Legendary Gargoyle, and Ultimate Gargoyle. Other items to collect include extra hit points, flasks and spell vellums for using consumable magic items, and talismans that can improve Firebrand's abilities.