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Village in the Shade Gameplay Guide & Systems Breakdown
Explore the eerie Village in the Shade gameplay loop, from daily farm tasks to nocturnal terrors. Learn mode differences, survival tips, and core mechanics.
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Village in the Shade
Build a new life in Kagatsu, a quiet mountain village where farming, fishing, hunting, crafting, and village relationships shape every day. Learn the rules, uncover character secrets, and decide how far you will go after midnight.
- Kagatsu village
- Setting
- Life simulation
- Genre
- Nippon Ichi Software
- Developer
- NIS America
- Western publisher
Village in the Shade — Official Trailer
Watch the official release date announcement trailer from NIS America on YouTube.
Life in Kagatsu
A spoiler-light introduction based on official game information. Browse the guides below for more detailed topics.
What is Village in the Shade?
A new home in a mountain village, with quiet routines and unsettling secrets.
Farming, livestock & nature
The official introduction presents several ways to live from the land.
Crafting, home & village life
Make a home of your own and get to know the people around you.
Village rules & midnight mysteries
Official story details only: this introduction does not reveal solutions or endings.
Recent updates
Latest updates
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Village in the Shade Reddit Guide: Tips & Night Rules
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Village in the Shade Cozy Farming: Guide and Overview
Explore Village in the Shade cozy farming, master the rules of Kagatsu Village, and choose Peaceful Life Mode in Nippon Ichi Software's atmospheric sim.
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Village in the Shade Farm Decoration Guide and Tips
Master your village in the shade farm decoration with our layout guide. Balance eerie countryside rules and hand-painted aesthetics across your farm today!
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Village in the Shade Farming Sim: Complete Gameplay Guide
Master the eerie Village in the Shade farming sim with our guide to surviving Kagatsu, managing crops, escaping night yokai, and rebuilding your homestead.
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Village in the Shade Livestock: Farming & Animal Guide
Master your homestead with our Village in the Shade livestock guide. Learn how to raise animals, collect milk and eggs, and craft artisanal goods easily.
What is Village in the Shade?
A new home in a mountain village, with quiet routines and unsettling secrets.
- Your new life
- The protagonist is taken in by the people of Kagatsu and begins building a life in the village.
- Everyday activities
- Grow crops, raise livestock, fish, hunt, gather materials and make things for your home.
- Beneath the surface
- The villagers have secrets, and the village follows rules whose reasons are not immediately clear.
Farming, livestock & nature
The official introduction presents several ways to live from the land.
Grow and ship crops
Sow seeds, water your plants and ship the harvest to support village life.
Care for livestock
Raise animals such as chickens and cows. Eggs and milk can also be used to make processed goods.
Fish and hunt
Fish in the river and hunt in the natural surroundings of the village.
Gather from the mountains
Collect wild plants and other materials while exploring the countryside.
Crafting, home & village life
Make a home of your own and get to know the people around you.
Make tools and furnishings
Gather materials to craft equipment, furniture and decorations for your house and garden.
Join village activities
Help villagers and take part in local festivities to deepen your connections.
Get to know your neighbours
Talk with villagers and build relationships. As you become closer, you may be invited into their homes for a meal.
Village rules & midnight mysteries
Official story details only: this introduction does not reveal solutions or endings.
- Eight village rules
- Kagatsu has eight longstanding rules. The protagonist is told to follow them as part of village life.
- Unexplained customs
- The official introduction includes warnings not to approach strangers or look for things that have been lost.
- After dark
- Some residents break the rules and wander late at night. Their reasons are part of the village's mystery.
Frequently asked questions
Official basics and what this independent site currently covers.
Village in the Shade — Official Links
Visit the official game website or follow the Japanese game's official account for announcements.