Trees Hate You

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A funny rage game built around surprise and recovery

Trees Hate You is the kind of indie game people discover through short clips, instant screams, and streamer reactions. The entire hook is trust and betrayal: the world looks readable until it suddenly is not.

The site is built so you can stay in the same playful space while you recover, learn, and keep going.

Start in three steps

  1. Click Start Game to mount the browser build.
  2. Use the beginner guide when you need a calm overview.
  3. Use the update and community sections when you want fresh context, not a detour.

Quick Answers

Is Trees Hate You free?

Yes. The local browser build on this site is available directly.

Can you play it in a browser?

Yes. The game is available here as a browser-based local build.

Does the game start automatically?

No. The menu loads first, and gameplay begins when you press Start New Game inside the game window.

Is it hard?

Yes. It is a trap-heavy comedy rage game with lots of trial-and-error learning.

What kind of game is it?

It is a funny, surprise-driven challenge game built around environmental betrayal.

What should you read first?

Start with the guide for overview, or the tips page if one trap keeps ending your run.

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Latest Updates

News

itch.io devlog

Demo Expanded: New Traps, Character Creation, and More

First off, thanks everyone who tried the demo, shared the game, or wishlisted it. The trailer and Steam announcement went very well, so I'm working hard to make something wort...

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 08:58:16 GMT

Steam announcements

Now It's Personal: Introducing Character Customization

It's been about a month since the page went live for Trees Hate You. First off, I want to thank everyone who added the game to their wishlist. With 18 thousand wishlists already, I...

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 14:37:11 +0000 • tykenn

itch.io devlog

More horrible trees coming! (Project revival and Steam page launch)

The worst forest full of the most horrible trees is back, and an expanded version of Trees Hate You is coming to Steam! You can wishlist it now at https://store.steampowered.com/ap...

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 15:00:49 GMT

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