Japanese Ramen Simulator Memory Requirements: 8 GB vs 16 GB RAM Explained

Japanese Ramen Simulator Memory Requirements at a Glance

If you are planning to run a six-player ramen shop, RAM is the spec that decides how much of that kitchen your PC can hold at once. That is why the Japanese Ramen Simulator memory requirements deserve a look before you spend money on upgrades. Wild Dog's co-op cooking sim lists 8 GB of RAM as the minimum and 16 GB in its recommended build. The full official breakdown below shows where those two numbers sit alongside the CPU, GPU, and storage targets.

System requirements as published on the official Japanese Ramen Simulator Steam store page, observed 2026-09-23:

Two details stand out more than the rest. The recommended tier doubles system RAM from 8 GB to 16 GB while keeping the published VRAM floor at 6 GB+. It also changes the listed GPU models from GTX 1060/RX 580 to GTX 1660/R9 390X, so both system memory and the GPU recommendation differ between the two tiers.

What the 8 GB RAM Minimum Really Means

8 GB is an entry point, not a promise. The Steam listing publishes no resolution or graphics-preset targets for either tier, so the minimum column tells you the game is expected to launch and run on a 64-bit Windows 10 machine with a Core i5 and a GTX 1060-class GPU. It does not tell you how smoothly it will run once your dining area fills up.

Remember that Windows 10 64-bit and the Steam client both draw from that same 8 GB pool before the game loads a single bowl of broth. That makes 8 GB a "can I start playing?" number rather than a "can I play comfortably for hours?" number.

The store page's popular user-defined tags include 3D, Realistic, Sandbox, and Moddable. Those tags are community-applied, and the official material reviewed does not document a mod or custom-content pipeline, so they should not be used to infer extra game-specific RAM requirements.

Why the Recommended Build Doubles Your RAM to 16 GB

The recommended column pairs 16 GB of RAM with Windows 11 64-bit, an Intel Core i7, and a GTX 1660 or Radeon R9 390X — still at 6 GB+ of VRAM — and moves DirectX from version 11 to version 12.

What makes that extra memory useful is everything the sim asks your PC to track at once. Japanese Ramen Simulator supports online co-op for up to six players, physics-based plating, a kitchen and dining area you arrange yourself, My Designs artwork applied to posters, noren curtains, and ramen bowls, plus surprise events such as thieves hitting the register and kitchen fires. Hosting a six-player shift in a heavily decorated shop is a heavier workload than a solo evening in a small kitchen, and the 16 GB tier is the one that matches it.

The store page does not split memory requirements by mode or player count, so treat this as the closest available guidance: if multiplayer and heavy customization are part of your plan, build to the recommended tier.

VRAM, Storage, and Other Memory Numbers People Confuse

6 GB+ of VRAM is graphics memory, not system RAM

Both tiers call for 6 GB or more of VRAM, which is the memory soldered onto your graphics card. It is a separate pool from the RAM in your motherboard slots. A PC with 16 GB of system RAM and a 4 GB GPU still misses the listed target, and that is the single most common misreading of the Japanese Ramen Simulator memory requirements.

10 GB of storage is disk space, not memory

Both tiers list 10 GB of available space. That is the dated free-space requirement published on 2026-09-23, not an exact installed-size measurement; Wild Dog has not published future storage figures.

DirectX 11 versus DirectX 12

The minimum tier asks for DirectX 11, while the recommended tier asks for DirectX 12 alongside Windows 11. If your GPU supports DX12, you are already covered for both columns.

How to Check Your Own PC Before Launch

The official Steam store page listed a planned release date of September 27, 2026 when observed on 2026-09-23. A Steam community announcement dated September 15, 2026 placed the Early Access launch at Monday, September 28, 2026 at 09:00 JST — the same moment written in two different time zones. That announcement also reported 50,000 Steam wishlists just over three weeks after the game's reveal.

Before launch day, run through this checklist:

• System RAM: Open Task Manager (Ctrl+Shift+Esc) → Performance → Memory. Read your total installed capacity, not the free figure.
• VRAM: Check Settings → System → Display → Advanced display, or use your GPU vendor's utility. You need 6 GB or more.
• 64-bit Windows: Confirm under Settings → System → About. Both tiers require a 64-bit OS and processor.
• Free disk space: Clear 10 GB on the drive where you plan to install.
• Connection: Broadband internet is listed for both tiers because online co-op is a core feature.
• Steam Deck: Compatibility was listed as "Unknown" on the store page observed 2026-09-23, so there is no official Deck guidance to rely on yet.

Because the game launches in Early Access, the store page notes that it is a work in progress and may change further, and that the price is planned to rise as content is added. Requirements are worth re-checking after major updates rather than assuming the 2026-09-23 figures are final.

FAQ

How much RAM does Japanese Ramen Simulator need?

The official Japanese Ramen Simulator memory requirements list 8 GB of RAM as the minimum and 16 GB as recommended, according to the Steam store page observed on 2026-09-23.

Is 8 GB of RAM enough for six-player co-op?

Steam does not publish separate requirements per mode, so there is no official answer for multiplayer alone. The recommended tier doubles RAM to 16 GB, which is the better match for hosting or joining full six-player shifts in a customized shop. If your budget allows only one upgrade, 16 GB of system RAM is the one the store page points toward.

How much VRAM does the game require?

Both the minimum and recommended tiers list 6 GB or more of VRAM, as published on the Steam store page observed 2026-09-23. VRAM is separate from your system RAM, so check both before assuming you are covered.

How much disk space should I set aside?

Both tiers list 10 GB of available space, per the same 2026-09-23 store page snapshot. Wild Dog has not published future storage figures, so recheck the Steam requirements after major updates.