Platforms
- PCJul 29, 2026NAplayscoreNA0 Critics9.2892 Players
- PlayStation 5
- Nintendo Switch 2Jan 01, 2026NAplayscoreNA0 CriticsNA0 Players
- Nintendo SwitchJan 01, 2026NAplayscoreNA0 CriticsNA0 Players
7 critic reviews · 0 community reviews across all platforms
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Critic Reviews
- Nippon Ichi Software's farming sim debut is an instant classic
James Galizio · Oct 30, 2026 Reviewed on PCRead full review - Village in the Shade cleverly blends cozy farming with psychological horror, using familiar routines to create an unsettling sense of comfort in a village filled wit
Azario Lopez · Oct 26, 2026 Reviewed on PS5Read full review - This new horror/farming sim mashup from NIS goes well beyond its comfortable genre trappings to tell a compelling story.
· Oct 24, 2026 Reviewed on PCRead full review - Our expert review of Village in the Shade on Nintendo Switch 2, written by Ryan Gaur.
· Oct 23, 2026 Reviewed on Switch 2Read full review - No matter how you play, Village in the Shade is a gorgeous and wonderful farming sim, though it is best when you also embrace the horror.
Jenni Lada · Oct 23, 2026 Reviewed on Switch 2Read full review - Another similar mashup currently gaining popularity is horror and farming RPGs. I’m a huge fan of both genres, but I’m skeptical that the tension, unease, and
Ben Love · Oct 23, 2026 Reviewed on PCRead full review - Nippon Ichi Software mescola raccolti, pesca e un Codice da infrangere: abbiamo giocato su Switch 2 un farming sim che di notte cambia faccia.
· Oct 31, 2026 Reviewed on Switch 2Read full review
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About the game
Trailers & Screenshots:
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.