Release date
16 November 2026
The story so far
What we know about Trees Hate You
Trees Hate You is a single-player comedy adventure and rage game made by a solo developer who works under the name Tykenn. After a picnic in the woods, the player character just wants to walk home, but the surrounding trees keep setting traps to throw him off course and kill him. The game has been described as an unfair, Mario-style platformer built around paranoia: nothing in the forest can be trusted.
The project began as a free demo on itch.io and spread through YouTube playthroughs. On 12 December 2025 the developer announced that an expanded version was coming to Steam, and a Steam page went up with a wishlist button. A bigger demo followed in February 2026 with new traps and a character creation menu. Tykenn is listed as both developer and publisher.
At the Future Games Show at gamescom 2026, a new trailer revealed that the full game launches on PC on 16 November 2026. According to the Steam page, the final game has several biomes, a hat collection to unlock and an axe to find. No console versions have been announced so far.
What to expect from Trees Hate You
Based on what the developer and publisher have shown so far.
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Traps and gags
The Steam page describes a rage game built on traps and gags, with a surprise around every corner. You avoid what you can, die to the rest, and try again.
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More than one forest
The demo only has the forest. The full game is reported to add other biomes, including a beach, a desert and a snowy area, each with its own tricks.
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Hats and customisation
Players can collect hats and change how their character looks. The expanded demo already added a character creation menu, so some of this can be tried before launch.
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A goal worth chasing
The store text hints that you are looking for an axe, which suggests the trees may not get the last word. How the game ends has not been shown.
See it for yourself
Confirmed. Unconfirmed. Clear.
A quick way to separate official information from speculation.
Confirmed
- Release date is 16 November 2026.Steam
- Tykenn is both developer and publisher.Steam
- It is a single-player game with Steam Achievements and cloud saves.Steam
- A demo is available to download, covering the forest biome.80 Level
- The release date trailer was shown at the Future Games Show at gamescom 2026.80 Level
Not confirmed
Price
No price is shown on the Steam page yet.
Other platforms
Only PC is announced. No console or Mac version has been confirmed.
Game length
The developer has not said how long a run will take or how many levels there are.
Final demo
It is unclear whether the demo will be updated with the new biomes before launch.
Rumours are labelled and linked to their source.
Timeline
The road to release, from announcement to launch.
12 December 2025
Developer announces an expanded version for Steam, with the store page open for wishlists. itch.io devlog
22 February 2026
Expanded demo released with new traps and character creation. itch.io devlog
27 August 2026
Release date trailer shown at the Future Games Show at gamescom 2026, setting launch for 16 November. 80 Level
16 November 2026
Planned release on PC via Steam. Steam
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Our best guesses until it is out, picked for the same kind of experience.
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Another deliberately punishing game where one slip costs you progress and the design seems to mock the player.
I Wanna Be the Guy
The classic troll-trap platformer: unfair surprises everywhere, learned through repeated deaths.
Super Meat Boy
Fast trial-and-error platforming with instant retries, where every death teaches you the next move.
Jump King
A rage-inducing climb that punishes tiny mistakes and turns frustration into a spectator sport.
Only Up!
Another viral 3D game built around failure, where streamers' reactions are half the appeal.
Human: Fall Flat
Physics-driven slapstick in a hostile environment, where silly deaths are part of the fun.
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to what people search for most.
When is Trees Hate You released?
Trees Hate You is scheduled for 16 November 2026 on PC through Steam, according to its Steam page and the release date trailer shown at gamescom 2026.
Which platforms is it coming to?
Only PC is announced, via Steam. No PlayStation, Xbox or Nintendo versions have been confirmed so far.
Is there a trailer?
Yes. The developer has an announce trailer on its YouTube channel, and a newer release date trailer was shown at the Future Games Show at gamescom 2026.
Is there a demo?
Yes. A free demo is available, and so far it features the forest biome. The Steam page also lists the demo for download.
How much will it cost?
The price has not been shown on the Steam page yet. It will be posted there before launch.
What is the game about?
A man walks home after a picnic while trees set traps to kill him. It is a single-player rage game about dying, learning and trying again.