About this site
Japanese Ramen Simulator Guide is an independent fan resource for Wild Dog's ramen shop simulator. We are not affiliated with Wild Dog, Valve or Steam — we are players who started writing when the game launched in Early Access on 9 October 2026, and who keep the guides aligned to whatever build is live on Steam.
What is here
Every page is written against a specific, named build — currently v0.1.48.17626 (the Day-1 update) — and restamped when something material changes. The material spans a first-shift walkthrough, the shop-level unlock ladder, cooking systems, money, co-op setup and connection fixes, boss-customer events, the full achievement list, the Day-1 patch notes and honest buying advice.
Where the facts come from
- Official sources first: Wild Dog's Steam announcements (including the full Day-1 patch notes), the Steam store listing, and the game's own in-game systems and screens.
- Live game data: achievement unlock rates and review summaries are pulled from Steam's public data and dated in-page.
- Player reports: where a system is better understood from play than from patch notes — thief timing, handcart handling, practical day rhythms — we say so and describe it as reported experience rather than gospel.
If a number or a mechanic is not in here, it is because we could not verify it — we would rather leave a blank than invent one.
Screenshots and credits
Official screenshots are Steam store assets used to illustrate the game. Community screenshots are credited inline with the player's Steam handle. If you are a rights holder and want something changed, write to us — the contact link below works.
Corrections welcome
The game updates faster than any guide. If you spot something that no longer matches the live build, mail us the detail and the build number and we will check it against the game before changing the page.
More guides13
SetupSystem requirements, settings and accessibility
VerdictIs Japanese Ramen Simulator worth it?
TipsTen things to fix before day three
BasicsYour first shift: getting started in Japanese Ramen Simulator
ProgressionShop levels and unlocks: the whole ladder
Cooking