Village in the Shade

Village in the Shade is developed by Nippon Ichi Software, Inc. and published by NIS America, Inc., released on Jul 29, 2026.

Enjoy quiet, countryside living in a Japanese village in this brand new farming sim! Just make sure you follow the rules—or else!

Basic Information

Store page feature tags: Single-player, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, Custom Volume Controls, DualShock Controller Support, DualShock Controller Support, DualSense Controller Support, DualSense Controller Support, Stereo Sound, Steam Cloud, Family Sharing.

Official Introduction Key Points

1. Welcome to Kagatsu, a Japanese mountain village with plenty of secrets. In this brand-new, hand-painted farming sim, you’ll plant crops, customize your homestead, and befriend a cast of intriguing characters. Relax by the brook, watch the cherry blossoms with your neighbors, or take a stroll through town. With so many ways to relax, you’re sure to feel right at home. Just make sure to follow a few simple rules: don’t talk to strangers, don’t leave the village, and, whatever you do, don’t go out at night. Unsettle Down: Make your new home feel like home! Buy furniture in town to decorate your house, then craft fences and other items with the resources you’ve gathered around your farm. Festival Fun: Experience traditional Japanese festivals and activities, like the summer festival and cherry-blossom viewing. Get closer to your neighbors as you enjoy laid-back living. Secrets Aren’t Meant to be Shared: Discover the truth about Kagatsu at your own risk, or follow the rules and keep from seeing a part of the village you don’t want to.

Minimum System Requirements (Windows)

- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10/11
- Processor: Intel Core i5-6400
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: GeForce GTX 750 Ti
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 9 GB available space

Achievement Highlights

• Home on the Mountain Range
• Zero Memories
• Rule 1
• Rule 2
• Rule 3
• Rule 4
• Rule 5
• Rule 6

Related DLC

Available on the store page: DLC 5217100, DLC 5217160.

Legal Notice

©2026 Nippon Ichi Software, Inc. ©2026 NIS America, Inc. All rights reserved.

Official Screenshots

This page’s gallery section collects all 10 official screenshots of Village in the Shade.

The content above is from publicly available data on the Steam store page. In case of any discrepancies with the store page, the store page shall prevail.