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Do NOT trust the trees.

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About the Game

After a picnic in the woods, it's time to go home. But the nearby flora is determined to take you off course and make your life miserable.

This is a rage game focused on traps and gags instead of precise platforming. There's a surprise around every corner to keep your hike infuriating without becoming tedious. These trees are unfair, mean, and merciless — they will use your expectations against you to humiliate you.

Need specifics before you play? Start with the How to Play Trees Hate You guide, compare install options on Download Trees Hate You, read the full Trees Hate You FAQ, or check the latest verified Trees Hate You updates from Steam and itch.io.

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Trap-First Design

Safe-looking routes, fake guidance, and sudden forest ambushes turn normal movement into the core joke of every run.

Fast Retries

Deaths happen quickly, but so do restarts — the game keeps its momentum and stays funny instead of dragging.

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Readable Chaos

The art is clear enough that you understand exactly what trick was played on you, making every fail easy to laugh at.

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Play Trees Hate You Now

The free browser demo is ready to try right here, and the full release can already be wishlisted on Steam.

4.6★ 520 itch.io ratings
Nov 16, 2026 Steam Release Date
Free Browser Demo
No AI Used

Rating source: official itch.io demo page, last verified September 22, 2026. This is a fan site that links to official sources rather than claiming to be the publisher.

Latest Official Updates

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Steam announcement

August 29, 2026: Trees Hate You Has a Release Date!

Verified September 22, 2026 • Steam announcement • full game now listed for November 16, 2026

The developer announced November 16, 2026 as the full game's release date, with a new trailer shown at the Future Games Show during gamescom and new cover art.

Steam announcement

June 19, 2026: Demo Updates & Next Fest

Verified September 22, 2026 • Steam announcement • full game now listed for November 16, 2026

Before the August 29 release-date announcement, the latest official Steam-side post highlighted demo polish including a timer, death counter, a new checkpoint near the end of level 1, trap adjustments, bug fixes, and more character creator options.

Steam announcement

May 23, 2026: Localization, Palm Trees, and Palm Trees

Public Steam listings show 22 supported interface/subtitle languages

The May 23 official post says the demo has been localized into multiple languages and frames the work as demo polish rather than a final release-date announcement.

itch.io demo page

May 5, 2026: itch.io page shows Version 19

Verified September 22, 2026 • Version 19 • 520 ratings • Windows zip around 108 MB

The official itch.io page still keeps browser play and the Windows zip public, now with Version 19 and a larger public rating count.

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How to Play

It's simple. Just walk home. What could go wrong?

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Start Walking

Use WASD or Arrow Keys to move. Controller also works. Just head for home.

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Trust Nothing

Signs lie. Paths deceive. That safe-looking bridge? It's probably a trap. The trees are out to get you.

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Die & Retry

You will die. A lot. But respawns are instant, so each death is just the setup for the next punchline.

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Find the Axe?

Somewhere in this horrible forest, there might be an axe. If only you could find it and get your revenge...

Screenshots

Looks peaceful, right? Don't be fooled.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Trees Hate You?

A rage-comedy trap game about surviving a forest full of fake safety, rude surprises, and joke-heavy ambushes. It's focused on traps and gags instead of precise platforming — made by indie developer Tykenn.

Can I play Trees Hate You for free?

Yes. You can play the Trees Hate You browser demo for free on this site or on itch.io. No purchase is required to try the demo.

Can I download Trees Hate You?

As of September 22, 2026, the playable Windows demo is available on itch.io as Version 19, and a separate Steam demo page is public. The official full-game Steam page is live for wishlisting, but the full Steam release is not available yet.

What platforms is Trees Hate You on?

As of September 22, 2026, Trees Hate You is playable in a web browser, on Windows via itch.io, and through the public Steam demo. The full version has a public Steam page that lists November 16, 2026 as its release date.

When does the full version release?

As of September 22, 2026, the official Steam page lists November 16, 2026 as the release date for the full game, which is still marked as coming soon. Release dates can still change, so check the Steam page before launch day.

What are the controls?

Use WASD or Arrow Keys to move. Game controllers are also supported, and Xbox controllers work natively with the left stick.

Is Trees Hate You on PS5?

As of September 22, 2026, no official PS5 version of Trees Hate You has been announced on the public Steam, Steam demo, or itch.io pages.

Is Trees Hate You on Nintendo Switch?

As of September 22, 2026, no official Nintendo Switch version of Trees Hate You has been announced on the public Steam, Steam demo, or itch.io pages.

Is Trees Hate You available on Android?

As of September 22, 2026, no official Android or mobile version of Trees Hate You has been announced. The demo is best played on desktop in a browser, through the Windows build on itch.io, or through the public Steam demo.

Is there a Trees Hate You Steam version?

Yes. The official full-game Steam page for Trees Hate You is live and can be wishlisted. As of September 22, 2026, it lists November 16, 2026 as the release date, and the separate Steam demo page is already public.

Who made Trees Hate You?

Trees Hate You is developed by Tykenn.

How long is Trees Hate You?

The currently available Trees Hate You demo is designed for short repeat runs and experimentation. The full game's total playtime has not been officially listed yet.

Need more platform, release-date, or support questions? Visit the full Trees Hate You FAQ page.

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