Village in the Shade OST: Sounds from the Shade Track List

Why the Village in the Shade OST Matters

The Village in the Shade OST turns the game’s quiet countryside setting into a standalone listening experience, covering daily routines, changing seasons, festivals, quarries, and supernatural encounters. For players who enjoy relaxing game music—or want to revisit Kagatsu Village away from the screen—the Village in the Shade OST offers 38 tracks arranged across two discs.

Official Japanese soundtrack sampler for the original 2026 game. Its description lists the main theme at 00:00. Japanese titles/captions are present; the instrumental music can be followed without Japanese. This is a soundtrack reference, not a gameplay tutorial.

Cover context: Official Japanese digital artbook and soundtrack product artwork; not a Western physical-edition contents list.

Released as downloadable content on September 14, 2026, Sounds from the Shade is more than a small collection of background loops. Its track list follows the rhythm of village life, moving from sunny spring mornings to snowy winter evenings and then into tense encounters with mysterious creatures. It is also important to note that the soundtrack does not include the base game.

Village in the Shade OST: Release Details at a Glance

The soundtrack was developed by Nippon Ichi Software, Inc., and published by NIS America, Inc. It is available through Steam as additional content for Village in the Shade.

Detail	Information
Official title	Village in the Shade Original Soundtrack - Sounds from the Shade
Developer	Nippon Ichi Software, Inc.
Publisher	NIS America, Inc.
Release date	September 14, 2026
Number of tracks	38
Format	Downloadable soundtrack
Track-list grouping	Two disc-style groups in the digital listing; not a physical CD purchase
Listed price	$9.99
Base game included?	No
Steam review snapshot	Positive, based on 11 reviews shown on the source page

You can check the current price, availability, and product information on the official Steam soundtrack page. Prices, reviews, and store details can change, so Steam is the best place to confirm the latest information before purchasing.

What the soundtrack includes

The album is designed to provide a broad musical snapshot of the game. Its 38 tracks include:

• A central main theme
• Seasonal daytime music
• Separate sunny, rainy, and snowy variations
• Resident and festival themes
• Quarry exploration tracks
• Evaluation music
• Battle or encounter themes
• Music associated with unusual supernatural threats

The result is a soundtrack that mirrors the game’s activity cycle rather than relying on one repeated ambient mood.

A Seasonal Structure Built for Atmosphere

One of the most interesting features of the Village in the Shade OST is its organization around time and weather. Spring, summer, autumn, and winter each receive their own daytime variations. Rain and snow are treated as distinct musical settings rather than minor alterations to a single theme.

That approach gives the soundtrack a practical listening flow. If you want gentle background music, the sunny morning and afternoon pieces are natural choices. If you prefer something more reflective, the rainy evening tracks may better suit reading, studying, or relaxing.

Season	Weather or setting	Tracks represented
Spring	Sunny morning, afternoon, evening	3
Spring	Rainy morning, afternoon, evening	3
Summer	Sunny morning, afternoon, evening	3
Summer	Rainy morning, afternoon, evening	3
Autumn	Sunny morning, afternoon, evening	3
Autumn	Rainy morning, afternoon, evening	3
Winter	Sunny morning, afternoon, evening	3
Winter	Snowy morning, afternoon, evening	3

There are 24 seasonal tracks in total. This makes up most of the album and highlights how strongly the game’s atmosphere is tied to natural changes throughout the year.

Why the weather variations matter

Weather-based arrangements are particularly useful for listeners who want an album with gradual emotional shifts. A sunny morning track can establish a light opening, while a rainy evening piece can create a slower, more contemplative mood. The seasonal sequence also gives the album a sense of progression without requiring a conventional pop or cinematic structure.

For players, these differences may recall specific in-game routines. For listeners unfamiliar with the game, the repeated morning, afternoon, and evening format creates an easy-to-follow concept album.

Complete Track List and Listening Guide

The following table summarizes all 38 tracks and their running times as listed on Steam. The total runtime is approximately 1 hour and 35 minutes, based on the published durations.

#	Track	Time
1	Village in the Shade - Main Theme	2:51
2	Spring - Sunny Morning	2:21
3	Spring - Sunny Afternoon	2:13
4	Spring - Sunny Evening	2:30
5	Residents of Kagatsu Village	2:40
6	Spring - Rainy Morning	2:19
7	Spring - Rainy Afternoon	2:30
8	Spring - Rainy Evening	2:46
9	Solemn Festival	2:31
10	Summer - Sunny Morning	2:34
11	Summer - Sunny Afternoon	3:00
12	Summer - Sunny Evening	2:27
13	Bustling Festival	2:25
14	Summer - Rainy Morning	2:19
15	Summer - Rainy Afternoon	2:38
16	Summer - Rainy Evening	2:25
17	Evaluation	2:32
18	An Encounter with Zunushi	2:30
19	Quarry - Upper Levels	2:28
20	Quarry - Mid Levels	2:34
21	Quarry - Lower Levels	2:22
22	Autumn - Sunny Morning	2:49
23	Autumn - Sunny Afternoon	2:27
24	Autumn - Sunny Evening	2:32
25	An Encounter with the Nue	2:40
26	Autumn - Rainy Morning	2:53
27	Autumn - Rainy Afternoon	2:50
28	Autumn - Rainy Evening	2:54
29	An Encounter with the Itsumade	2:35
30	Winter - Sunny Morning	2:17
31	Winter - Sunny Afternoon	2:24
32	Winter - Sunny Evening	2:24
33	An Encounter with the Bake Kitsune	2:35
34	Winter - Snowy Morning	2:39
35	Winter - Snowy Afternoon	2:14
36	Winter - Snowy Evening	2:03
37	An Encounter with the Tatarigami	2:27
38	An Encounter with the Peach Tree	2:53

Best entry points for different moods

You do not need to listen to the album in order. The track list supports several listening approaches.

If you want…	Start with…	Why it works
A clear introduction	Main Theme	Establishes the soundtrack’s central identity
Calm background music	Spring - Sunny Morning	Gentle starting point for a relaxed playlist
Village atmosphere	Residents of Kagatsu Village	Focuses on the community side of the setting
Seasonal variety	Spring through winter tracks	Shows the album’s full year-long structure
Exploration music	Quarry tracks	Groups the three quarry areas into a natural sequence
More dramatic energy	Encounter themes	Shifts from daily life toward supernatural conflict
A reflective close	Winter - Snowy Evening	The shortest listed seasonal track and a subdued ending point

These are listening suggestions based on the published track names and structure, not claims about specific instrumentation or player reactions.

How the Album Balances Rural Life and Supernatural Tension

The Village in the Shade OST appears to be built around contrast. Much of the track list focuses on ordinary activities: mornings, afternoons, evenings, village residents, festivals, and evaluation events. That peaceful framework is interrupted by quarry exploration and encounters with entities such as the Nue, Itsumade, Bake Kitsune, and Tatarigami.

This contrast is important because it reflects the game’s apparent blend of countryside simulation and supernatural adventure. A soundtrack made entirely of relaxing rural themes would not represent the full experience. Likewise, a collection dominated by battle music would lose the sense of routine that defines village life.

Musical setting category	Number of tracks
Main theme	1
Village and social activities	4
Seasonal weather variations	24
Quarry exploration	3
Evaluation	1
Supernatural encounters	5
Total	38

The five encounter tracks give the album a clear dramatic component. They also provide useful playlist breaks if you want to alternate between peaceful and tense pieces.

Player experience and community reports

The Steam page shows a positive review snapshot for the soundtrack, with 100% of 11 displayed reviews marked positive at the time of collection. That is encouraging, but the sample is small. It should be treated as an early player experience rather than a definitive measure of long-term reception.

Community reports and player experience can also change as more listeners purchase the album. When evaluating the soundtrack, consider whether you are buying it for standalone listening, game ownership, collectible value, or access to high-quality audio. Those priorities may matter more than a small review sample.

Is the Village in the Shade OST Worth Buying?

At the listed price of $9.99, the soundtrack may appeal most to players who already enjoy the game’s atmosphere or regularly listen to video game music outside gameplay. Its 38 tracks offer more variety than a short promotional album, and the two-disc structure gives the collection a substantial scope.

Use this checklist before purchasing:

Question	Why it matters
Do you already own the base game?	The soundtrack is separate and does not include it
Do you enjoy seasonal ambient music?	Twenty-four tracks are organized around seasons and weather
Do you want battle or encounter themes?	Five tracks focus on supernatural encounters
Do you collect game soundtracks?	This is a dedicated downloadable album from the game’s publisher
Do you need a long album?	The listed running times total roughly 95 minutes
Are you deciding based on reviews?	The available review snapshot is positive but limited

The Deluxe Edition bundle may also be relevant for new players. The Steam listing describes a bundle containing the base game, soundtrack, and art book, with a 7% discount compared with buying the items separately at the listed prices. Confirm the current bundle contents and price before checkout.

Practical Ways to Use the Soundtrack

The Village in the Shade OST can work beyond a standard game-music playlist. Its seasonal format makes it easy to adapt to different activities.

Try these approaches:

• Morning routine: Begin with the spring or summer morning tracks.
• Reading and studying: Use the rainy afternoon or evening pieces as low-distraction background music.
• Seasonal playlists: Group all spring tracks together, then repeat the format for summer, autumn, and winter.
• Game-night atmosphere: Add the festival and village themes to a cozy gaming playlist.
• Contrast playlist: Alternate three seasonal tracks with one encounter theme.
• Full-album listening: Play the tracks in order to experience the transition from the main theme through winter and supernatural encounters.

Because the album contains compact tracks—most run between about two and three minutes—it is also easy to create a shorter 20- or 30-minute playlist without awkwardly cutting long compositions.

Related guides

• Beginner guide
• Village rules
• Buying guide

Media sources

Cover source · Original image · YouTube video