A new farming simulation game with a mysterious atmosphere

Physical versions of Village in the Shade on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 1 and 2 are coming to Europe this autumn in Deluxe Editions including a downloadable digital soundtrack and a mini artbook

Village in the Shade is a unique cozy life simulation that blends soothing daily life with Japanese horror, folklore, and yokai mythology.

Set in a nostalgic and typical Japanese countryside, the game offers a life simulation experience different from traditional Western farming management games.

Build your life at your own pace — cultivate the land, raise livestock, fish in peaceful waters, and explore the village while discovering the subtle mysteries woven into daily life.

Featuring beautifully hand-drawn visuals, the game presents charming characters whose subtly inexpressive faces create a unique atmosphere — both cute, melancholic, and deeply nostalgic.

Rather than relying on conventional horror, the game instills a persistent sense of unease that gently permeates village life.

Throughout the story, players will discover strange “rules” that govern the village, inviting narrative enthusiasts to piece together its hidden truths and deeper secrets.

Immersive farming simulation, mysterious story, Japanese legends

• • Village in the Shade is a unique cozy life simulation game that blends the "Cozy life sim" genre with Japanese horror, folklore, and yokai.
• • A life simulation game set in a nostalgic and typically Japanese universe.
• • Beautiful hand-drawn visuals combined with charming anime-style characters that we love.
• The game is developed by the Japanese studio Nippon Ichi Software, Inc., creators of popular franchises such as Disgaea and Phantom Brave.