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Japanese Ramen Simulator Out Now in EA at $12.74 - Up to Six Players Run the Shop

Japanese Ramen Simulator is out now in Early Access at $12.74 - a co-op ramen shop sim for up to six players with physics-based plating.

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Japanese Ramen Simulator released on Steam on October 9, 2026 at $12.74, in Early Access, developed by Wild Dog.

VERIFIED Source: Steam store page (appid 4968640), checked 2026-10-13

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It is a ramen shop management sim for up to six players, with switchable first-person and third-person views - including for players prone to motion sickness.

VERIFIED Source: Steam store page (appid 4968640), checked 2026-10-13

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Physics-based plating and different soup ingredients give every bowl its own finish, judged on noodle texture, soup temperature, aroma and umami, and serving time.

VERIFIED Source: Steam store page (appid 4968640), checked 2026-10-13

FAQ

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How many players can play Japanese Ramen Simulator?

Up to six players.

Can you switch camera views?

Yes - first-person for immersion or third-person, which also helps players prone to motion sickness.

What besides ramen can you serve?

Gyoza, rice bowls, beer and dishes like Char Siu Don.

How much is it?

$12.74 on Steam, in Early Access.

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What the game is

Japanese Ramen Simulator is a ramen shop management sim released October 9, 2026 in Early Access at $12.74, playable by up to six players.

Experience every part of running a shop: preparing ingredients, cooking, serving food, looking after customers and cleaning up.

Create a menu you can be proud of and design a shop to your taste.

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Cooking and menu

Prepare soup, cook noodles and arrange toppings exactly as customers ordered.

Show your skills through noodle texture, soup temperature, aroma and umami, and serving time.

Offer gyoza, rice bowls and beer alongside ramen - watch the browning on your gyoza and pour beer with the right balance of liquid and foam.

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Surprises and who it is for

A demanding ramen critic may visit; fine-tune aroma, umami and toppings to earn their approval.

During business hours, thieves may target the register and fires can break out without warning - use shuriken and fire extinguishers.

It suits co-op cooking fans who want physics-based kitchen chaos (BOUNDED: official Steam description, checked 2026-10-13).

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store.steampowered.com/app/4968640

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Last checked: 2026-10-09

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