Village in the Shade - Deluxe Edition - Nintendo Switch™

Village in the Shade is a one-of-a-kind cozy life simulation that blends relaxing daily life with Japanese horror, folklore, and yokai mythology.
Set in a nostalgic, distinctly Japanese countryside, the game offers a life simulation experience unlike traditional Western-style farming sims. Build your life at your own pace — farm the land, raise livestock, fish in tranquil waters, and explore the village as you uncover the quiet mysteries woven into everyday life.

Featuring beautifully hand-drawn visuals, the game’s charming characters and subtly expressionless faces create a unique atmosphere — equal parts cute, melancholic, and deeply nostalgic.

Rather than relying on conventional horror, the game evokes a lingering sense of unease that quietly permeates village life. As the story unfolds, players will uncover mysterious “rules” governing the village, inviting narrative-driven players to piece together its hidden truths and deeper secrets.

• Village in the Shade is a one-of-a-kind cozy life simulation that blends the “Cozy life sim” with Japanese horror, folklore and yokai.
• A life simulation game set in a nostalgic and distinctly Japanese world, offering an experience unlike Western-style farming simulations.
• Beautiful hand-drawn visuals paired with charming anime-style characters that resonate with a wide audience.

Release Date: Autumn 2026
Platform: Nintendo Switch™/ Nintendo Switch™2/ PlayStation®5
Genre: Life simulation, Horror
In Game Audio: Japanese
In Game Text: English, French and Spanish
Age Rating: PEGI: 18 Provisional / USK: Pending
Publisher: NIS America, Inc.
Developer: Nippon Ichi Software, Inc.