Village in the Shade — Release Date, Trailer & What We Know
Enjoy quiet, countryside living in a Japanese village in this brand new farming sim! Releasing Jul 2026.
Official trailer & screenshots via Steam
About Village in the Shade
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.
Description via Steam.
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Should You Play Village in the Shade?
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 …
Village in the Shade is single-player on Steam and runs on Windows. It's drawing steady follower growth ahead of its Jul 2026 release.
Wishlisting notifies you at launch and helps the developer's visibility.
System Requirements & Platforms
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Platforms: Windows
Minimum
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
Recommended
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system · OS: Windows 10/11 · Processor: Intel Core i5-12500 · Memory: 16 GB RAM · Graphics: GeForce GTX 1650 · DirectX: Version 11 · Storage: 9 GB available space
Village in the Shade — Frequently Asked Questions
- When does Village in the Shade release?
- Village in the Shade is set to launch on Jul 2026 (Coming Soon on Steam).
- What kind of game is Village in the Shade?
- Village in the Shade is a Survival game. Enjoy quiet, countryside living in a Japanese village in this brand new farming sim!
- Is Village in the Shade multiplayer or co-op?
- No — Village in the Shade is listed as single-player only on Steam.
- Is Village in the Shade on Steam Deck or consoles?
- Village in the Shade runs on Windows via Steam; Steam Deck compatibility has not been confirmed. No console release has been confirmed.
- How much does Village in the Shade cost?
- Pricing has not been announced yet (N/A). Wishlist it on Steam to be notified at launch.
- What are Village in the Shade's system requirements?
- The developer has not published detailed system requirements yet.
- Is Village in the Shade worth wishlisting?
- If you enjoy Survival games like The Witch of Isso, Remothered: Broken Porcelain Remastered, DayZ, yes. It's drawing steady follower growth.
- Who made Village in the Shade?
- Village in the Shade is developed by Nippon Ichi Software, Inc. and published by NIS America, Inc..
- What games is Village in the Shade similar to?
- Village in the Shade sits alongside Survival games such as The Witch of Isso, Remothered: Broken Porcelain Remastered, DayZ.
- What platforms is Village in the Shade on?
- Village in the Shade is available on Windows.
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