Trees Hate You
Trees Hate You is a browser-playable rage game demo with an official web build and an official itch.io release page. The homepage acts as the launcher: hit play inside the embedded stage below, then use the rest of the site later for release date, Steam, controls, and platform details.
Demo status
Live — v19 + Steam Demo
Version 19 available on itch.io (browser + Windows, 108 MB). Steam Demo also live since April 24, 2026 with 246 Very Positive reviews and Challenge Mode. 423 itch.io comments and 363 ratings (4.56/5) as of May 9, 2026.
Latest official update
May 5, 2026
Version 19 pushed to itch.io on May 5, 2026 (108 MB download). No accompanying devlog — a silent update bumping the demo build. Comment count now at 423 with 363 ratings.
Steam window
2026
Steam currently shows a planned release date in 2026 with wishlists open. Steam Demo available now as a separate free download.
Official pinned video
Trees Hate You pinned Bluesky trailer
Published by tykenn on Bluesky on December 12, 2025. This pinned official post carries the Trees Hate You trailer video and now serves as the homepage's directly playable official media asset.
Pinned on the official tykenn.games Bluesky profile. Local copy prepared from the public Bluesky blob for stable playback on treehate.com.
Published December 12, 2025
Fixed play guide
Press play, walk forward, trust nothing
The safest-looking route is usually the one that turns on you first.
Fallback
Open official itch.io page
Use this if the embedded build has browser issues or needs a different environment.
Follow
Wishlist on Steam
Keep the 2026 full release on your radar after you finish the embedded demo run.
Overview
Open the game overview
Use the rest of the site after the game has already hooked the player.
What the game sells
A short walk home that turns into full forest sabotage
Official copy keeps repeating the same idea: the world weaponizes your expectations and stays funny by resetting quickly.
Fast Facts
Also see: full game overview · complete traps catalog
Need the pitch
Read the verified game breakdown
Everything here comes from the official itch.io page, Steam page, or Tykenn Games site.
Need media context
See the trailer and creator coverage
The official trailer, creator uploads, and public comment activity show how the game is being surfaced.
Need dates
Check the release timeline
Follow the revival, expanded demo update, and current 2026 release watch.
Verified summary
What is confirmed right now
Itch.io currently lists Trees Hate You at 4.6 out of 5 from 344 ratings.
The current itch.io build is version 19, updated May 5, 2026 (108 MB download). 420 comments as of May 8, 2026.
Steam Demo is live as of April 24, 2026 with Challenge Mode, PlayStation controller support, and 246 Very Positive reviews as of May 7, 2026.
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.
Tykenn Games publicly links Bluesky, TikTok, and YouTube from the official homepage.
Full breakdown: game guide with controls, platforms, and Steam details
How to use this site
Three fast paths
Also see: release timeline with source links · trailer and gameplay coverage
Official sources
Where this site gets its facts
Primary source
Checked April 20, 2026
Tykenn Games website
Official developer homepage listing Trees Hate You, active projects, official social profiles, and contact email.
Primary source
Checked April 20, 2026
Trees Hate You itch.io page
Official browser demo, Windows download, devlogs, controls, rating snapshot, and update timestamps.
Primary source
Checked April 20, 2026
Trees Hate You Steam page
Official release-window page for Steam status, store summary, features, and wishlist destination.
Official profile
Checked April 20, 2026
Tykenn on Bluesky
Official developer social profile tied to the tykenn.games identity, linked from the Tykenn Games homepage, and currently pinning a Trees Hate You trailer post.
Official profile
Checked April 20, 2026
Tykenn on TikTok
Official short-form social profile linked from the Tykenn Games homepage. The public bio links the Trees Hate You Steam page.
Official profile
Checked April 20, 2026
Tykenn Game Lab on YouTube
Official video profile linked from the Tykenn Games homepage. The channel includes the Trees Hate You announce trailer alongside broader Unity and gamedev videos.
About the developer
Tykenn Games in one verified block
Developer brand
Tykenn Games
The official website presents Trees Hate You under the Tykenn Games banner.
Public status
Early development
The official site says Trees Hate You is still early in development.
See the full sources and verification policy for how every fact on this site is traced back to official pages.
How we verify
Source-backed, not rumor-backed
Primary-source first
This site treats Tykenn Games, the official itch.io page, the official Steam page, and official developer social profiles as primary sources.
Verified facts vs community momentum
Gameplay videos, creator coverage, and media writeups are useful for momentum tracking, but official facts on this site come from primary sources whenever possible.
Per-source verification dates
Important source cards on this site include their own checked dates so release-window, profile, and demo details can be reviewed independently.
Feature direction
Trap-first design
The official pitch is about surprise setups and punchline deaths, not pixel-perfect platforming.
Feature direction
Short retry energy
Itch.io labels the average session as a few minutes, which matches the quick-restart comedy-rage loop.
Feature direction
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 8, 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 246 reviews as of May 7, 2026.
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
Track changes
Full version history
Every demo update and public milestone documented with source links.
Official links
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.
Recent media momentum
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 coverage: full media watch with official trailer and gameplay videos · community reactions and highlights
Verification method
What counts as a fact here
Disclosure
Independent guide, official sources linked
treehate.com is an independent fan guide. It is not the official Trees Hate You website and is not affiliated with Tykenn Games.
The goal is to help players move from search to the official demo, official Steam page, and verified public updates without mixing confirmed facts with rumor.
Official developer channels are linked on this page so visitors can verify the primary sources directly.
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?
Official copy describes it as a rage game centered on traps and gags rather than precision platforming.