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Village in the Shade

Nippon Ichi Software, Inc.·2026·Mature

Is it still being updated?

Updated regularlyHow we read updates →

Updated about every 2 weeks. The last update came out 5 days ago.

The wait, against its own pace

5 days of the 16 it usually goes

Usually updated: every 2 weeks
Since the last update: 5 days
Updates counted: 10
Record starts: Jul 2026

See all 10 updates→

What it is

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

$49.99

Very Positive92%

822 positive · 72 negative

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Details

Studio: Nippon Ichi Software, Inc.
Publisher: NIS America, Inc.
Released: Jul 29, 2026
Website: nisamerica.com
Content: Mature

The developer also lists cartoon blood and violence, horror themes and themes of suicide.

Latest from the studio

Everything Steam has posted for this game, updates and announcements alike.

News1w agoVillage in the Shade Is Now Playable in English, French, and Spanish!

Update1w agoVillage in the Shade's Free Update #2 Releases Today!

Update2w agoNew Content Added Alongside the English Launch!

Update1mo agoVillage in the Shade's Free Update #1 Releases Today!

News1mo agoDeluxe Edition Now Available!

News1mo agoSimplified Chinese Language Support Now Available!

Every counted update, dated →

The studio

Nippon Ichi Software, Inc.No longer updates 1 of its 2 games

Its games are usually updated about every 3 weeks.

Based on 2 of its 40 games — the rest have too little history.

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