How many people are playing Village in the Shade right now?

843 people are playing Village in the Shade on Steam right now, making it the 623rd most played game on Steam. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 1,197 players. The number updates every few minutes.

What is Village in the Shade's all-time peak player count?

Village in the Shade's highest concurrent player count on Steam is 5,136, reached in August 2026.

Is Village in the Shade good? What do Steam reviews say?

91% of 693 Steam user reviews are positive (Very Positive).

How much does Village in the Shade cost on Steam?

Village in the Shade costs $49.99 on Steam (US).

Does Village in the Shade work on Steam Deck?

Village in the Shade is Verified for Steam Deck, according to Valve's Steam Deck compatibility check.

Village in the Shade

by Nippon Ichi Software, Inc. · published by NIS America, Inc. · Released Jul 29, 2026

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Players now

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843

▲ 22.4%vs 24h ago · updates every minute

Review score

91% positive

Very Positive693 reviews

Owners (est., from reviews)13.9K–41.6K

24h peak

1,197

Highest seen5,136

Aug 20263 months ago

Price on Steam

$49.99

Lowest ever $49.99 Oct 2026

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Players +22.4% in the last 24 hoursUpdated 10:04 UTC · tracking since 2026-07-01

Concurrent players

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Media & details

Screenshots, achievements, specs and price history from Steam.

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Where to buy

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Editions and bundles on Steam

Village in the ShadeEdition
$49.99
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$65.07
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Reviews

91% positive of 693 · Very Positive · Live from Steam

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Steam Deck

Works great on Steam Deck. Results from Valve's own testing.

Steam Deck Verified

✓Default controller config fully functional
✓Controller glyphs match deck device
✓Interface text is legible
✓Default configuration is performant

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Patches & builds

Every build released on Steam for this game since we started tracking it, with the developer's patch notes. Updated within minutes of each new build.

Oct 27, 2026, 12:56 AM UTC
Build 25640656the current build when we started tracking9.5 GB on Windows

Patch notes

Oct 27, 2026
PatchVillage in the Shade's Free Update #2 Releases Today!
The second free update (Patch 1.30) for "Village in the Shade" is available now!Added FeaturesAdditional Language Support Now AvailableThank you for your patience!We’re happy to announce that English, French, and Spanish support is now available for Village in…
Sep 29, 2026
PatchVillage in the Shade's Free Update #1 Releases Today!
The first free update (Patch 1.20) for "Village in the Shade" is available now!Added FeaturesNew Furniture - Camping SeriesPrerequisite: Obtain the Pheasant Hunting PermitThe Camping furniture series will include a total of 11 new items: the Camping Table, Cam…
Sep 3, 2026
PatchUpdate Patch 1.09 Now Available
Update patch 1.09 has been released. Details of this patch are as follows: Bug FixesFixed a bug where traps would remain broken and could not be retrieved.Fixed a bug where multiple wild animals could get caught in a single cage trap.Fixed other miscellaneous,…
Aug 27, 2026
PatchUpdate Patch 1.08.1 Now Available
Update patch 1.08.1 has been released.Details of this patch are as follows: Bug FixesFixed an issue where controls became unresponsive after the "Lost Book" event was cleared.Fixed other minor issues. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this might hav…
Aug 26, 2026
PatchUpdate Patch 1.08 Now Available
Update patch 1.08 has been released. Details of this patch are as follows:Bug FixesFixed a bug where Cashmere Goats would not unlock under certain conditions.Fixed a bug where fertilizer effects were not being properly applied.Fixed a bug where the skills, "Pr…
Aug 17, 2026
PatchUpdate Patch 1.06 Now Available
Update patch 1.06 has been released. Details of this patch are as follows:Fixed a bug where the game would crash if a pickaxe was swung even once inside an indoor facility (such as a barn or coop) and the facility was subsequently demolished. Fixed a bug where…

Other news (10)

Oct 30, 2026
Village in the Shade Is Now Playable in English, French, and Spanish!
With Halloween just around the corner, now is the perfect time to jump into Village in the Shade. Farm, fish, and face frightful yokai in this spooky farming sim.That's right, you can now play this critically-acclaimed title in English, French, and Spanish!Wel…
Oct 27, 2026
Village in the Shade вышла на консолях и PC — ферма в японской деревне скрывает ночные тайны
NIS America и Nippon Ichi Software выпустили Village in the Shade — уютный фермерский симулятор о жизни в японской горной деревне. Ролик демонстрирует Кагацу, выращивание урожая, обустройство дома и тревожные тайны, которые раскрываются после заката. Игрокам п…
Oct 22, 2026
New Content Added Alongside the English Launch!
Read on for a summary of the new content that's being added along with the English launch of the game.Added FeaturesNew Events - Protagonist's Birthday Setting and Protagonist's BirthdayPrerequisite:Village in the Shade Mode: Reach Year 2, and at least one day…
Sep 25, 2026
Создатели Village in the Shade превратили идеи аниме "Мой сосед Тоторо" в мрачный аналог триллера "Солнцестояние"
На игровой выставке PAX West 2026 у выставочного стенда издательства NIS America авторы готовящегося гибридного проекта Village in the Shade подробно раскрыли фундаментальные источники вдохновения своего необычного тайтла. Геймдиректор и ведущий сценарист Ю Ми…
Sep 15, 2026
Deluxe Edition Now Available!
The Deluxe Edition of Village in the Shade is now available!The Touring Kagatsu Artbook features a large collection of key visuals and character illustrations. As it contains some spoiler-related content, we recommend enjoying it after completing the game.The …
Sep 15, 2026

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History

What changed on Steam for this game since we started following it: prices and sales, builds, name, release date and review score.

Review score: 91% on 2026-11-01 → 91% today (693 reviews)

Oct 31, 2026Price$49.99

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DLC

2 items on Steam, newest first.

Village in the Shade - Touring Kagatsu Artbook
$9.99100% positive
Village in the Shade Original Soundtrack - Sounds from the Shade
$9.99100% positive

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Trading cards

9 cards. Buying one of each costs $3.24, which crafts this game's badge; the foil set costs $55.11.

Cheapest badges

Home Sweet Home$0.24

Winter Plaza$0.25

Harvest Festival$0.26

Village Entrance$0.30

Crossroads Fishing Spot$0.30

Cherry Blossom Festival$0.30

Kiki Construction$0.47

Summer Festival$0.51

Cemetery$0.61

Foil cards (7)

Crossroads Fishing Spot$3.12

Cherry Blossom Festival$4.10

Village Entrance$5.00

Harvest Festival$6.50

Kiki Construction$7.82

Prices checked 2026-11-02, lowest Steam Community Market listing in US dollars.

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Village in the Shade player count and quick facts

How many people are playing Village in the Shade right now?: 843 people are playing Village in the Shade on Steam right now, making it the 623rd most played game on Steam. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 1,197 players. The number updates every few minutes.
What is Village in the Shade's all-time peak player count?: Village in the Shade's highest concurrent player count on Steam is 5,136, reached in August 2026.
Is Village in the Shade good? What do Steam reviews say?: 91% of 693 Steam user reviews are positive (Very Positive).
How much does Village in the Shade cost on Steam?: Village in the Shade costs $49.99 on Steam (US).
Does Village in the Shade work on Steam Deck?: Village in the Shade is Verified for Steam Deck, according to Valve's Steam Deck compatibility check.

Live data from Steam, tracked by SteamPlayerBase.