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Explore the mysterious Kagatsu Village in a hand-painted Japanese farming simulator. Grow crops, raise animals, fish, hunt, build relationships, and uncover the dark secrets behind the village rules. Available on Steam, PS5, Nintendo Switch, and Switch 2.
Village in the Shade Guides
Explore farming, village rules, characters, and life in Kagatsu Village.
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Meet the Village in the Shade Characters: Cast & Resident Guide
Discover the intriguing cast of Village in the Shade characters, from town leaders like Rin to mysterious neighbors in Kagatsu Village.
Village in the Shade Village Rules Guide: Secrets, Curfews & Survival
Discover all the essential Village in the Shade village rules, night curfews, and dark folk horror secrets in Nippon Ichi Software's spooky farming sim.
A Complete Guide to Village in the Shade Animal Care and Farm Management
Learn essential tips for Village in the Shade animal care, managing livestock like chickens, ducks, cows, and goats to boost your rural farm progression.
The Ultimate Village in the Shade Crop List and Farming Guide
Village in the Shade 100 Percent Completion: Ultimate Achievements Guide
Master Village in the Shade 100 percent completion with our ultimate achievements guide, covering health, stamina, mining, and farming strategies.
Village in the Shade All Achievements Guide and Gameplay Overview
Discover everything you need to know about Village in the Shade all achievements, game modes, farming systems, and dark folk horror mechanics.
Uncovering Village in the Shade All Secrets in Nippon Ichi Software's New Mystery Sim
Explore Village in the Shade all secrets in Nippon Ichi Software's hand-painted farming sim. Discover the rules, mystery, and rural life of Kagatsu.
The Ultimate Village in the Shade Beginner Guide: Mastering Horror and Farming
Jump into our Village in the Shade beginner guide to master the unique blend of cozy farming simulation and chilling rules-based survival horror.
Avoiding Village in the Shade Beginner Mistakes for Better Profits
Learn how to sidestep common Village in the Shade beginner mistakes, optimize your early economy, and master processing chains effectively.
Village in the Shade Best Crops: Farming Guide and Tips
Discover everything you need to know about Village in the Shade best crops, farming strategies, and agricultural management in this comprehensive guide.
Village in the Shade Character Locations and Resident Guide
Discover essential Village in the Shade character locations, resident secrets, and rules you must follow while managing your rural farm.
Village in the Shade Farm Upgrades: Inventory, Tools, and Facilities
Explore Village in the Shade farm upgrades, inventory expansions, tool enhancements, and village facility overhauls in this comprehensive guide.
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Your Village in the Shade Journey
Beginner Guide
Get to know Kagatsu Village, its daily activities, and its mysterious rules.
Farming Basics
Discover crop cultivation and animal care for your village homestead.
Crafting and Tools
Explore how tools and gathered resources support farm and home development.
Fishing and Hunting
Discover the resource-gathering activities beyond your farm.
What is Village in the Shade?
Village in the Shade is a single-player farming and life simulation game with horror elements, developed by Nippon Ichi Software and published internationally by NIS America. Set in Kagatsu Village, a Japanese mountain settlement, it combines crop growing, animal care, fishing, and hunting.
Its hand-painted countryside is also home to villagers, relationships, and dark secrets. Alongside everyday farm life, players explore the mystery behind rules about nighttime activity, strangers, and leaving the village.
- Developer
- Nippon Ichi Software
- Publisher
- NIS America
- Platforms
- Steam, PS5, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2
- Genre
- Farming Sim / Life Simulation / Horror
- Players
- Single-player
- Steam Achievements
- 52
Village in the Shade Beginner Guide
Start life in Kagatsu Village with an introduction to farming, fishing, exploration, and the village’s mysterious rules.
Village
Discover Kagatsu Village, a Japanese mountain settlement.
Farm
Grow crops and raise animals as part of village life.
Explore
Fish, hunt, and uncover the village’s dark secrets.
Your First Village Activities
Meet the village
Get acquainted with Kagatsu Village and its residents.
Explore farm life
Discover crop growing and animal care.
Learn the rules
Pay attention to the village’s restrictions as you explore.
Balance everyday farm life with the mystery surrounding Kagatsu Village.
Village in the Shade Walkthrough
Follow the threads of daily village life and the mystery beneath it, from your homestead to your relationships with the residents.
Village life
Get to know Kagatsu Village and its residents.
Daily activities
Explore farming, fishing, and hunting activities.
Story
Follow the mystery behind the village’s forbidden rules.
Village Life at a Glance
- Farming, fishing, and hunting are part of everyday life.
- Relationships with villagers are part of the experience.
- The village’s rules connect its pastoral setting to the darker story.
Village in the Shade Village Rules
Kagatsu Village has rules about the night, strangers, and leaving the village. These restrictions sit at the heart of its mystery.
Night
Village rules
Nighttime exploration is connected to the village’s mysterious rules.
Strangers
Village rules
Rules concerning strangers are part of Kagatsu Village’s mystery.
Leaving
Village rules
The restrictions on leaving the village are central to its story.
Village in the Shade Farming Guide
Grow crops, raise animals, and develop a homestead in a hand-painted Japanese mountain village.
Crops
FarmingCrops
- Cultivate crops as part of your farming life.
Animals
LivestockAnimals
- Raise animals alongside your crops.
Homestead
Village lifeHomestead
- Develop your home and farm in Kagatsu Village.
Village in the Shade Characters and Gifts
Meet the residents of Kagatsu Village and build relationships alongside your farming and exploration activities.
Village in the Shade Crafting and Tool Upgrades
Explore the role of tools, crafting, and homestead development in village life and resource gathering.
Tools
Tools support farming and exploration activities.
Materials
Resource gathering connects village activities with homestead development.
Homestead
Home and farm development are part of village life.
Village in the Shade Fishing and Hunting Guide
Fishing and hunting offer more ways to gather resources beyond your farm in Kagatsu Village.
Fishing
Village activityOverview: Fishing is one of the resource-gathering activities in Kagatsu Village.
Setting: Kagatsu Village
Hunting
Village activityOverview: Hunting is another activity available beyond farming.
Setting: Kagatsu Village
Village in the Shade Game Modes and Differences
Choose between the mystery-focused experience and a peaceful approach to village life.
Mystery
Experience village life alongside the dark secrets behind its rules.
Peaceful
Focus on peaceful village life in the alternative mode.