Trees Hate You is a viral rage-platformer where you must survive a sentient forest, dodge punching trees, and find an axe, which is a tool used for chopping wood, to fight back. Play Trees Hate You Online now!

How to play Trees Hate You: Walk to explore, Run to overcome

The main goal is to traverse the forest, find checkpoints, survive long enough to pick up the axe, and… fight back.

Use the arrow keys and WASD to move

Walk slowly towards the tree, wait for its wind-up animation, then quickly retreat.

You don't need to charge in. Take small steps. When the tree starts moving erratically, that's a sign it's about to wind up.
Retreat quickly immediately. Don't wait for the attack to hit you. As soon as you see the tree preparing to attack, retreat out of its range.

Press Spacebar to jump over

After the tree misses its punch, it will enter a brief cooldown. That's your only chance to jump over it safely. A beat too slow is death. Too fast is death too.

Always watch above

Not all threats are in sight. Some cunning trees don't attack directly; they'll drop branches from above onto your head. If you see an unusual shadow on the ground, don't jump. Back off.

Conserve your energy

Running around will exhaust you when you need it most.

Signs of the "Axe Area"

Sign	Description
Small stone pedestal	The axe usually rests on a gray stone slab, standing out against the brown ground.
Soft glow	The area around the axe is often slightly brighter than usual (even without a sun).
Guard trees	There is always at least 1-2 "guard" trees right next to the axe. They attack more aggressively than normal.

When you're close enough to the axe, a small message will appear: "Press E to pick up Axe" (on PC) or tap directly on the screen (on mobile). Press it immediately. Don't hesitate. A "click" sound will be heard, accompanied by a light effect. Congratulations! You've officially got the weapon.

How many hits does it take to bring down a tree?

Each tree requires 2-3 axe hits to fall. But after each hit, the tree will be "stunned" for 1 second, enough time for you to chop again or run past.
Be careful! The axe doesn't make you invincible. If you miss or stand still for too long, the tree can still attack again.

How to play Trees Hate You

FAQs

Is Trees Hate You available online for free?

Yes. Play Trees Hate You online for free on our website.

Are trees really… holding guns?

Yes. And you'll never forget that moment.

How to distinguish between normal and dangerous trees?

Observe the colour of the leaves. Trees with red or dark leaves are “high-risk areas.” Furthermore, pay attention to the shadow on the ground; if the tree's shadow moves unusually even without wind, back off immediately.

Are there checkpoints? How do I save my progress?

Yes. The “clearing markers” (empty patches of ground) are real checkpoints. However, the game also has fake checkpoints, which look like checkpoints but are actually traps. Look for trees near the checkpoints. If there are, it's very likely a trap.

How do I pick up an axe?

Answer: The axe appears around the middle of the game, after you've completed the first 2-3 levels. It's usually located on a stone platform or under a special tree. After picking up the axe, you can… chop down the tree.

Are there any tricks to deceive the trees?

Most trees only attack in one fixed direction. If you approach from an angle instead of running straight into the tree, you can “dodge” the detection area without triggering an attack. Try moving diagonally instead of straight.

Conclusion

Trees Hate You, with its unique gameplay, clever "frustrating" mechanics, and support from big streamers like IShowSpeed and MoistCr1TiKaL, is a game you can't miss if you love the "fun - frustrating - addictive" genre. Try it today and see how far you can progress before the punch knocks you out.

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