TREES HATE YOU
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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.

The homepage loads the official embedded playable build directly instead of sending every visitor out to the release page first.
The official video block below can prewarm the embed before you click into the stage.
If the embed stalls or renders badly, jump to the official itch.io page below.

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.

Watch the official developer trailer first, while the homepage quietly prepares the playable browser demo below.
This block exists to put a stable official video signal in front of users before community clips take over the session.
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Published December 12, 2025

Embedded play build

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Ready to play

Trees Hate You

Start the official embedded build here. Use fullscreen if you want the biggest stage.

Fixed play guide

Press play, walk forward, trust nothing

The safest-looking route is usually the one that turns on you first.

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Fallback

Open official itch.io page

Use this if the embedded build has browser issues or needs a different environment.

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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.

Official Trees Hate You itch.io cover art

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

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.
Official copy frames it as a rage game built around traps and gags instead of precision platforming.
Steam lists several biomes, collectible hats, and a teased axe as part of the full-game pitch.
The itch.io page confirms keyboard, controller, and generic gamepad support. The current build is v19 (108 MB) with two levels and checkpoints.

Also see: full game overview · complete traps catalog

Verified summary

What is confirmed right now

1

Itch.io currently lists Trees Hate You at 4.6 out of 5 from 344 ratings.

2

The current itch.io build is version 19, updated May 5, 2026 (108 MB download). 420 comments as of May 8, 2026.

3

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.

4

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

5

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

6

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

Press play inside the embedded demo first if you want the fastest way into the game.
If the web build runs slowly, open the official itch.io page and try another browser or the desktop app.
Use the timeline and game page only after you have played enough to care about the traps.

Also see: release timeline with source links · trailer and gameplay coverage

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 contact

[email protected]

The official homepage lists this as the direct email for questions.

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.

Verification method

What counts as a fact here

Primary sources on this site are the Tykenn Games homepage, the official itch.io demo page, the official Steam page, and official developer social profiles.
Secondary references such as creator videos or media coverage are used for discovery and context, not as the final authority on release facts.
When a detail has not been publicly confirmed by an official source, this site should treat it as unconfirmed rather than filling the gap with speculation.

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.