Trees Hate You
Hike through the worst forest full of the most horrible trees. Do not trust them. The trees will trick you. They will bully you. They will hurt you.
Trailer & Gameplay
Clean setups, instant betrayal, and visual reads that make every trap feel personal.
About Trees Hate You
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.
The demo is available free to play right now. The full game is coming to Steam in 2026 — wishlist it to get notified on release.
Quick Facts
- 🎮 Single-player · Adventure · Indie
- 🏷️ Comedy · Dark Humor · Parody · Surreal
- ✅ Browser demo available free right now
- 🖥️ Windows PC · Full controller support
- 🌍 11 languages supported
- 📅 Full game releasing on Steam in 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.
A variety of bullying methods
Be the victim of swinging branches, flying projectiles, fake paths, and traps you never saw coming.
Several biomes
Get lost across multiple environments as your journey goes terribly off course. Each biome brings new surprises.
Collect cool hats
Or ugly hats, depending on your fashion sense. Hats are scattered throughout the forest waiting to be found.
Find an axe?
Somewhere out there is an axe. Maybe it will help. Maybe the trees already know about it.
How to Play
The goal is simple: get home. The trees have other plans.
Start the demo
Play free in your browser right now — no download, no account needed. Keyboard (WASD / arrow keys) or controller both work.
Expect the unexpected
This is a rage game built on traps and gags. Every path looks safe. Every sign might be lying. Proceed with suspicion.
Get bullied by trees
The trees are unfair, mean, and merciless. They will use your expectations against you. Die, learn, retry.
Wishlist the full game
The demo is just the beginning. The full game launches on Steam in 2026 with more biomes, more hats, and more horrible trees.
Controls
Keyboard
WASD or Arrow Keys
Controller
Left stick (fully supported)
What Players Are Saying
84 comments and counting on itch.io — here are some highlights.
“Very fun game, can't wait for full release!”
“I have only one comment: EPIC”
“This was one of the silliest games I've played in a while. Laughed good and hard while playing — thank you much for that.”
“Saw this on Insta and came running. Was sadly blocked by a tree on the way. Such a good game.”
“I now have a phobia of trees...”
“Hilarious and I hate it — a perfect example of the genre.”
“This is incredible. Great job.”
“10/10 about made me cry”
“As a fan of I Wanna Be The Guy, I loved it.”
“The mind behind this game has a lot of problems, but I had a big fun time — so keep going!”
“Great game, but I am aggressive and stressed now. Very good graphics and animations.”
“One of the funniest games I've played so far! Nothing but ragebait lol”
Source: tykenn.itch.io/trees-hate-you
FAQ of Trees Hate You
Common questions about the demo, the full game, controls, and what to expect.
What is Trees Hate You?
A rage game where you try to hike home through the woods after a picnic. The trees are determined to stop you using every trick, trap, and bully tactic they have.
Is the demo free?
Yes. The demo is completely free to play in your browser right now. No account or download required.
What are the controls?
WASD or arrow keys on keyboard, or left stick on a controller. Full controller support including Xbox controllers.
When does the full game release?
The full game is planned for 2026 on Steam. 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 save support.
What languages are supported?
English, French, German, Spanish (Spain), Japanese, and 6 more languages are supported for interface and subtitles.
Is it on mobile or console?
Not currently. The game is PC only. No mobile or console release has been announced.