Description： A practical first-run guide to the falling-tree preview, hinge, retry key, homestead, gas station and boathouse chain reaction.
To make progress, aim the falling tree at the work-order target instead of simply cutting it down. Check the ground preview and the WILL HIT label before committing. The cabin is the first job; the gas station and riverside boathouse follow.
Play the official game： https://outoftokensstudio.itch.io/efficient-deforestation-simulator
Alternative official host： https://wavedash.com/games/efficient-deforestation-simulator
From the first cut to the next assignment
- Launch the free browser build on a desktop with a mouse and keyboard. Press H for controls, J for the current work order and M for the valley map.
- Follow the in-game guide lines toward the assignment. Find a tree that can reach the target and watch the predicted landing line as you position your saw.
- In the game, form the aiming notch on the side facing the target: a level lower cut and a sloped upper cut.
- Cut from the opposite side and stop at the FROM ABOVE: STOP NOW prompt. The remaining hinge affects the fall direction.
- Before the tree goes over, inspect WILL HIT. If the projected impact misses, adjust the game cut or use the in-game wedge and mallet. Move clear as it falls.
- If the tree misses, press T to stand it back up. Once a work order resolves, reopen J and follow the next route marker.
Walkthrough table (mission spoilers)
| Situation | Action | Result | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsure what to do first | Open J and follow the guide line | Locate the current work-order target | Jam developer reply, 2026-10-23 |
| Tree falling the wrong way | Watch the ground landing preview while aiming | Preview the expected impact | Official game page, 2026-10-23 |
| Cannot steer the tree | Leave the hinge and use the wedge if needed | Retain some control over direction | Official game page, 2026-10-23 |
| Job 01: homestead | Hit the cabin roof; flattening it is better | A roof hit pays; destruction pays more | Official game page, 2026-10-23 |
| Job 02: gas station | Read J and follow the mission marker | Target named officially; exact scoring not detailed | Wavedash, 2026-10-23 |
| Job 03: boathouse | Aim timber at the boathouse | Boat, drawbridge and crew-car chain; 7,500 points for paperwork | Official game page, 2026-10-23 |
| Improve a work-order score | Knock one tree into another before the building | Longer tree chains pay more | Official game page, 2026-10-23 |
| A shot misses | Press T and try the same tree again | Restore a missed tree | Official game page, 2026-10-23 |
Controls: WASD move; Shift run; C crouch; Space jump; mouse to look; left click to use the equipped tool. Q/E or wheel rolls the saw; R/F changes its height; X resets it. 1/2/3 select saw, mallet and phone; T resets a missed tree; J/M/H open work orders, map and controls; Esc pauses.
What counts for each job? The homestead accepts any roof hit, with a better payout for flattening the cabin. Wavedash names the second target as a gas station, while the itch.io work-order text deliberately redacts its details. The third job begins at the boathouse and can trigger a boat hitting a 1928 drawbridge and launching a crew vehicle. The developer withholds what follows at the power plant.
If you are stuck: Check J, the guide line and WILL HIT in that order. A player reported difficulty aiming a fall precisely; another could not identify the objective, and the developer pointed to the quest page and guide lines. If browser pointer lock fails, try the official Wavedash build. The browser game was not hands-on tested for this guide.
Bottom line: identify the job, preview the impact, preserve the hinge, and retry with T. The fun is not cutting a tree quickly; it is getting one falling tree to do the work of an entire demolition crew.
Sources, checked October 23, 2026: Official itch.io description (updated October 15), official Wavedash listing and Defold Game Jam discussion. Exact job-two scoring and the hidden finale remain unverified. itch.io · Wavedash · Game Jam.
