Look, let's be honest about running a restaurant - it is pure chaos. Co-op ramen shop management simulation Japanese Ramen Simulator launched in early access on Steam on September 9.

This game is a simulation where up to six players cooperate to run a ramen shop, dividing all processes of ramen shop operation with peers, from preparing ramen ingredients, boiling noodles, making broth, topping, serving customers, and cleaning the store. Delicate cooking processes are emphasized, such as noodle boiling degree, broth temperature, ingredient combination, and considering the time it takes to serve food, and you can create different ramen every time through the physics-applied topping placement system.

Also, unlike a tycoon genre, as a simulator, free creation is possible, such as creating your own original recipe or recreating a specific ramen. In addition to ramen, various side menus such as dumplings, rice bowls, and beer can be prepared, and cooking skills suitable for each menu are required.

The game supports switching between a first-person perspective that increases cooking immersion and a third-person perspective that makes it easy to check the surrounding environment. In addition, during operation, unpredictable unexpected situations occur, such as the visit of a picky ramen critic, a thief aiming for sales, and a sudden fire, and at this time, you must overcome the crisis using tools such as shuriken or fire extinguishers.

You can freely arrange cooking facilities, furniture, decorations, etc. inside the store to create an efficient movement line or decorate a store with a unique concept. It is also possible to add personality by applying drawings directly drawn to posters or noren using the 'My Design' system. During multiplayer, the volume and direction of in-game voice chat vary depending on distance and walls, allowing you to experience a realistic cooperative play. Even when playing alone, you can hire NPC part-time workers.

The early access version includes basic ramen shop management functions such as ramen and dumpling cooking, beer serving, customer service, and store layout.