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Steam AppID #4968640·Developer: Wild Dog·Publisher: Wild Dog

Is Japanese Ramen Simulator Abandoned?

Japanese Ramen Simulator is a ramen shop management sim for up to six players. Prepare ingredients, cook noodles, and arrange toppings to craft the perfect bowl. Create original dishes, design your kitchen and dining area, and build your ramen restaurant with friends or on your own!

ActiveActivity Score: 83 / 100

Last checked: Oct 23, 2026 (UTC)

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Active — last game update shipped 6 days ago (Oct 16, 2026).

In Early Access

13 days

Since Oct 9, 2026

Current Players

987

Steam concurrent (no key)

Last Update

Oct 16, 2026

Patch or public build (lastShipAt)

Last developer post

Oct 16, 2026

Community announcement feed

Last Build Update

Oct 16, 2026

via steamcmd.net

Updates (Last 12m)

5 patches · 8 posts

Past 365 days

Steam Reviews

Very Positive (92%)

562 reviews

Why This Status? (Deterministic Signal Audit)

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  • Shipped a game update 5 days ago (Oct 16, 2026).Signal Date: 2026-10-16
  • Last developer announcement posted on Oct 16, 2026 (5 days ago).Signal Date: 2026-10-16

36-Month Update Cadence Timeline

Monthly shipped patches vs. developer community posts for Japanese Ramen Simulator (UTC)

Patches (5)Dev Posts (3)
Nov 23Nov 24Nov 25Oct 26

Recent Official Developer Announcements

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Sep 28, 2026Update / Changelog
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[Updated October 2] Japanese Ramen Simulator — Launch Delay Update

Is Japanese Ramen Simulator still being developed?

Japanese Ramen Simulator’s last public Steam update was Oct 16, 2026. The developer’s latest Steam post was on Oct 16, 2026 (patch notes). To judge for yourself, see How to tell if an Early Access game is abandoned.

Frequently Asked Questions About Japanese Ramen Simulator

Is Japanese Ramen Simulator abandoned?
Based on public Steam records, Japanese Ramen Simulator's last default-branch update was Oct 16, 2026. Our status only measures public Steam activity, not private development.
When was Japanese Ramen Simulator last updated on Steam?
The last update for Japanese Ramen Simulator on Steam (patch note or public build) was on Oct 16, 2026. The most recent developer announcement was posted on Oct 16, 2026.
How long has Japanese Ramen Simulator been in Early Access?
Japanese Ramen Simulator entered Steam Early Access on Oct 9, 2026 and has been in Early Access for 13 days (13 days).
Will Japanese Ramen Simulator leave Early Access?
The developer (Wild Dog) hasn't announced a confirmed 1.0 graduation date via structured Steam store metadata. Check the latest community announcements below for roadmap milestones.

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