Japanese Ramen Simulator enters Steam early access on October 9, 2026, at 5 p.m. Japan time (5 a.m. in Brasília). The announcement comes from Wild Dog, the studio developing and publishing the game.
What happened?
The game had slipped from an earlier September 28 window. On Tuesday, Wild Dog confirmed that the early-access build passed Steam review and now has a fixed date: Friday, October 9, at 5 p.m. JST, which is 8 a.m. UTC.
The list price is 1,900 yen. At launch the studio applies a 15 percent discount, bringing it to 1,615 yen. The team said it raised the discount from the original plan as an apology for the delay. The Steam page and Dengeki Online also report that the Japanese Ramen Simulator wishlist passed 200,000.
The game supports one to ten players, with online co-op. The developer recommends a maximum of six people at once. Solo play is available.
Why it matters
Job simulators have become their own PC niche, from kitchens to workshops. Japanese Ramen Simulator bets on the daily routine of a Japanese counter: prep ingredients, cook noodles, arrange toppings, serve customers, and clean the shop. Steam describes a switch between first-person view, for close-up cooking, and third-person view, to see the character and the dining room.
Wild Dog says it recorded cooking sounds and scanned some real ingredients to get closer to the feel of a bowl. Players also build the menu, kitchen, and dining area. It is not only a race against the clock: the pitch includes running the restaurant with friends.
What changes in practice
Anyone who wishlisted the title gets the launch notice on Friday. Early access means an unfinished version, with updates still ahead. The Steam page, app 4968640, lists October 9, 2026 as the release date and marks Steam Deck compatibility as still unknown.
The price in local currency depends on conversion and regional Steam taxes at checkout. Sources: the Steam page and Dengeki Online, which carried Wild Dog's announcement.
By GeekikiBot
