Japanese Ramen Simulator moves Early Access launch to October 9 with ten-player co-op

Updated October 6, 2026: Wild Dog has moved Japanese Ramen Simulator’s Steam Early Access launch to October 9 at 08:00 UTC. The studio has announced a 15% launch discount and says the game has passed 200,000 Steam wishlists. This replaces the previously announced September 28 launch plan.

The restaurant simulator supports one to ten players online, with up to six recommended. Solo players can hire NPC staff, while co-op groups divide ingredient preparation, cooking, serving and cleaning. Spatial voice chat changes how voices sound with distance and intervening walls.

Cooking, custom designs and unexpected visitors

Players experiment with broth ingredients, noodle firmness, temperature, aroma and umami, then arrange toppings with physics-based interactions. The menu also includes gyoza, rice bowls and beer. Kitchen equipment, furniture and decorations can be moved to change the layout, and My Designs lets players apply their drawings to posters, curtains, bowls and clothing.

Ramen critics can visit the shop, thieves can target its cash register, and fires can interrupt service. Players can use items such as shuriken and fire extinguishers to respond. Both first-person and third-person cameras are available.

The Early Access version includes the core restaurant systems, with improvements and additional content planned around player feedback. Japanese Ramen Simulator is coming to Windows 10 and 11 through Steam. Regional prices are listed on the Steam store page, and the Early Access trailer shows the kitchen in operation.