Trees Hate You โ€” trap-heavy forest comedy game
๐ŸŒฒ Trees Hate Youโญ 4.9 / 5 ย ยทย  248 ratings

Trees Hate You

Every path looks safe. None of them are. Play the free browser demo right now.

  • PlatformBrowser ยท Windows PC
  • GenreRage ยท Comedy ยท Indie
  • ControlsWASD / Arrow Keys ยท Controller
  • PriceFree demo
  • Full gameSteam 2026
  • Languages11 languages
๐ŸŽฎ Wishlist on Steam

About Trees Hate You

You went for a picnic. Now you need to get home. The forest has other plans.

Trees Hate You is a rage game built on traps and gags. Every path looks safe. Every sign might be lying. The trees cheat โ€” and they are very good at it.

The demo is free right now. The full game hits Steam in 2026 with more biomes, more hats, and more horrible trees.

  • ๐ŸŽฎ Single-player ยท Indie
  • ๐Ÿท๏ธ Comedy ยท Rage ยท Traps
  • ๐Ÿ–ฅ๏ธ Browser ยท Windows PC
  • ๐ŸŒ 11 languages
  • ๐Ÿ“… Full game on Steam 2026

Features

A rage game focused on traps and gags. There's a surprise around every corner to keep your hike infuriating without becoming tedious.

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Traps everywhere

Swinging branches, flying projectiles, fake paths. The forest cheats. You will not see most of it coming.

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Multiple biomes

Your hike goes wrong. Then it gets worse. Each biome brings new traps and new ways to embarrass you.

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Collect hats

Hats are hidden across the forest. Find them. Wear them. The trees will still beat you.

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Find an axe

There is an axe out there. Maybe it helps. Maybe the trees already know.

Trailer & Gameplay

Clean setups, instant betrayal, and visual reads that make every trap feel personal.

A perfect Trees Hate You moment: a clean path, a late warning, and a trap that ruins your confidence on sight.
Trees Hate You switches visual moods to keep the surprises fresh and the route-reading even more suspicious.

How to Play

The goal is simple: get home. The trees have other plans.

01

Start the demo

Free. No download. No account. Open your browser and play. WASD, arrow keys, or controller all work.

02

Trust nothing

Every path looks safe. Every sign might lie. The forest is built to fool you. Slow down and look twice.

03

Die. Learn. Retry.

The trees cheat. They use your expectations against you. Each death teaches you something. Another run is part of the fun.

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Wishlist on Steam

The demo is just the start. Full game hits Steam in 2026 โ€” more biomes, more hats, more horrible trees.

What Players Are Saying

84 comments and counting on itch.io โ€” here are some highlights.

โ€œVery fun game, can't wait for full release!โ€

Ppandorachung

โ€œI have only one comment: EPICโ€

IIsometric Arcade

โ€œThis was one of the silliest games I've played in a while. Laughed good and hard while playing โ€” thank you much for that.โ€

MMumbleGrumble

โ€œSaw this on Insta and came running. Was sadly blocked by a tree on the way. Such a good game.โ€

TToated-Kittens

โ€œI now have a phobia of trees...โ€

SStickCS

โ€œHilarious and I hate it โ€” a perfect example of the genre.โ€

TThought Prism Games

โ€œThis is incredible. Great job.โ€

JJakob_Free

โ€œ10/10 about made me cryโ€

VVincentvangooffical

โ€œAs a fan of I Wanna Be The Guy, I loved it.โ€

SStrangeLia

โ€œThe mind behind this game has a lot of problems, but I had a big fun time โ€” so keep going!โ€

JJubilada

โ€œGreat game, but I am aggressive and stressed now. Very good graphics and animations.โ€

DDev_Kris

โ€œOne of the funniest games I've played so far! Nothing but ragebait lolโ€

NNarrTheMisfit

Source: tykenn.itch.io/trees-hate-you

FAQ โ€” Trees Hate You

Common questions about the demo, controls, platforms, and the full game.

What is Trees Hate You?

Trees Hate You is a rage game. You hike home through the woods after a picnic. The trees cheat. They use tricks, traps, and dirty tactics to stop you.

What is trees-hate-you.org?

This site lets you play the Trees Hate You browser demo for free. You can also find the Windows download, gameplay videos, and answers to common questions.

Is the demo free?

Free. No account. No download. Play in your browser right now.

How do I play Trees Hate You?

Use WASD or arrow keys on keyboard. Use the left stick on a controller. Full Xbox controller support is included.

When does the full game release?

Full game hits Steam in 2026. Wishlist it at store.steampowered.com/app/4171850 to get notified on launch.

What does the full game include?

More biomes, more trap types, character customization, hat collecting, Steam Achievements, and Steam Cloud saves.

What languages does Trees Hate You support?

English, French, German, Spanish, Japanese, and 6 more. 11 languages total for interface and subtitles.

Is Trees Hate You on mobile or console?

No. The game is PC only. No mobile or console version has been announced.

Is Trees Hate You on PS5?

No PS5 version announced. The game is PC only for now.

Is Trees Hate You on Nintendo Switch?

No Switch version announced. The game is PC only for now.

Is Trees Hate You on Android?

No Android version. Play the browser demo on PC or download the Windows build.

Can I download Trees Hate You for Windows?

Yes. The Windows build is free on itch.io. Find the download link at the top of this page.

Is Trees Hate You hard?

Yes. The game is built on traps and gags. Every path looks safe. Most of them are not. Die, learn, retry.

Who made Trees Hate You?

Trees Hate You was made by tykenn, an indie developer. The game is available on itch.io and coming to Steam in 2026.

Is Trees Hate You similar to I Wanna Be The Guy?

It shares the rage game DNA โ€” traps, fake-outs, and fast retries. But Trees Hate You focuses on comedy and forest gags rather than precise platforming.