Character Creation Guide

The character creation system lets you customize your look before the trees start bullying you. This page covers every confirmed customization option available in the Trees Hate You demo, sourced from the official itch.io devlog and Steam news posts.

What is character creation

How character customization works

Character creation was introduced in the 'Demo Expanded' update (February 22, 2026) as a headline feature alongside checkpoints and new tree types. The developer's devlog described it as the ability to 'design your own character to make the tree bullying feel a little more personal.'

The Steam news post from January 21, 2026 titled Now It’s Personal: Introducing Character Customization gave an early look at the system and called it your own version of miis according to community feedback.

When starting a new game, players can choose between the default 'glasses man' or enter the character creation screen to customize hairstyle, outfits, colors, and accessories before entering the forest.

Developer Tykenn has asked the community for feedback on which hairstyles, outfits, and colors they'd like to see added in the full game, indicating the system will continue expanding.

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Hairstyle Options

Default short cut

Default character

The default hairstyle on the glasses man. Short, neat, and the quickest way to jump into the game.

Multiple hair options

itch.io devlog

The character creation screen includes several hairstyle presets. Exact options are not publicly enumerated, but the devlog confirms variety is available.

Out

Outfit Options

Default picnic outfit

itch.io demo

The default character wears a casual outfit consistent with the game's picnic opening premise.

Custom colors

itch.io devlog

The character creation system supports custom color selection for outfits and other visual elements.

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Accessory Options

Hat previews

Steam store page + itch.io devlog

The character creation screen includes hat options as previews. While hats are collectible items teased for the full game, the demo lets you preview them during customization.

Glasses (default)