The joke is simple: every safe-looking tree, path, and collectible can turn into a trap. Deaths are quick, so the fun is learning what the forest is hiding.

Before You Play

The demo opens with a simple walk home after a picnic, then turns the forest into the villain — the very first tree kills you before you can react.

Expect traps and gags first, not precision platforming. The path looks simple until it suddenly is not.

Steam lists several biomes, collectible hats, and a teased axe as part of the full-game pitch.

Keyboard, Xbox controller, and generic gamepad support are available. The current build is v19 (108 MB) with two levels and checkpoints.

Also see: full game overview · complete traps catalog

Controls

Keyboard and controller setup

Check movement keys, gamepad support, and what to try if input is not detected.

Not loading?

Fix crashes, black screen, and low FPS

Start here if the H5 build stalls, runs slowly, or your controller does not work.

Guide

Learn the traps before they get you

Browse the known trap types, triggers, and survival tips after your first run.

Current demo status

What you can play today

Itch.io currently lists Trees Hate You at 4.6/5 from 453 ratings.

The current itch.io build is version 19, updated May 5, 2026 (108 MB download). 491 comments as of 2026-06-17.

Steam Demo is live as of April 24, 2026 with Challenge Mode, PlayStation controller support, and 158 Very Positive recent reviews (543 all-time) as of 2026-06-17.

Steam says the full game is not yet available and is targeting 2026 with wishlists open.

The official site and Steam copy both describe hostile trees that trick, bully, and hurt the player.

If the browser version stutters or crashes, the Windows download or Steam Demo is the safer way to play.

Full breakdown: game guide with controls, platforms, and Steam details

Player shortcuts

What to do next

Click Play Now below for the fastest browser run.

If the browser build is slow or crashes, try Chrome or Firefox, then use the official Windows download.

After your first death, open the traps and beginner guide pages for practical help.

Also see: fix loading or low FPS · find coins, chests, and secret ending info

Why it works

Trap-first design

The official pitch is about surprise setups and punchline deaths, not pixel-perfect platforming.

Why it works

Short retry energy

Itch.io labels the average session as a few minutes, which matches the quick-restart comedy-rage loop.

Why it works

A bigger game is planned

The demo page says the project was revisited and expanded into a larger full release, with the demo acting like an early chapter.

Explore further

Browse every known trap

Catalog of Trees Hate You traps with trigger conditions and locations.

Playable now — v19

Itch.io demo

Status is listed as Released on itch.io, with HTML5 and Windows support and a browser-play option. Current build is version 19 (108 MB download).

Updated May 5, 2026

Free — launched April 24, 2026

Steam Demo

Trees Hate You Demo on Steam adds Challenge Mode, PlayStation controller support, and Steam Cloud. Rated Very Positive with 158 recent reviews (543 all-time) as of 2026-06-17.

Released April 24, 2026

Coming in 2026

Steam release page

Steam lists the game under Adventure and Indie, with single-player, achievements, and cloud support noted.

Planned release date: 2026

11 interfaces listed

Languages on Steam

Steam currently lists English plus 10 additional interface and subtitle languages, including Simplified Chinese.

Store page checked April 19, 2026

Updates

Full version history

See what changed in v19, the Steam Demo, and earlier public builds.

Where to play and follow

Official demo

Play the demo

Browser demo plus a Windows download from the developer's itch.io page.

Official store page

Wishlist on Steam

Follow the 2026 release page and check the current feature summary.

Free Steam demo

Download Steam Demo

Steam demo released April 24, 2026. Includes Challenge Mode, PlayStation controller support, and Steam Cloud saves.

Official site

Visit Tykenn Games

Developer homepage listing Trees Hate You, current projects, and official social links.

Official community

Join the Discord

Developer-run Discord server for Trees Hate You feedback, bug reports, and community discussion.

Watch before or after you play

Official video

Pinned Bluesky trailer post

Pinned official Bluesky post published on December 12, 2025 with the Trees Hate You trailer video.

Official community hub

Demo page comments

Recent comment activity shows players arriving from YouTube and sharing speedruns, bugs, and reactions.

Community signal

Forever Nenaa gameplay

A gameplay upload published on April 8, 2026 that reflects broader creator coverage around the demo.

More videos: trailer and gameplay page · player reactions and highlights

FAQ

Is this the official Trees Hate You website?

No. This is an unofficial fan site built from public information on the official itch.io page, Steam page, Tykenn Games site, and public creator coverage.

Where can I actually play Trees Hate You?

The official playable demo is on itch.io. The full Steam release is listed for 2026 but is not available yet.

What kind of game is Trees Hate You?

It is a rage-comedy game about walking through a forest that keeps setting up unfair traps and fast retry deaths.