Village in the Shade

July 30, 2026 Nippon Ichi Software, Inc. NIS America, Inc.
Simulator Adventure
Switch 2 PC PS5 Switch
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Enjoy quiet, countryside living in a Japanese village in this brand new farming sim! Just make sure you follow the rules—or else!
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Release Date July 30, 2026
Developer Nippon Ichi Software, Inc.
Publisher NIS America, Inc.
Game Modes Single player
Perspective Bird view / Isometric
Themes Horror
Village in the Shade

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