Midnight Ramen news & patch notes

Good evening, fellow stall owners.

We are thrilled to announce that Midnight Ramen has been invited to participate in the Safe In Our World 2026 Charity Bundle!

About the Charity Event

Safe In Our World is a charity dedicated to raising mental health awareness within the video game industry. Since 2020, they have collaborated with developers worldwide to launch game bundles for a cause.

This year, they have partnered with Fanatical to launch the 2026 Charity Bundle. We are honored to have Midnight Ramen included in this collection, contributing to the mental well-being of the gaming community.

This is a rare opportunity: for just $17.99 USD, you can instantly own 22 incredible Steam games (with a total value of over $340 USD). The lineup includes the viral multiplayer climbing hit "PEAK," the cozy management gem "Minami Lane, and many other outstanding titles.

All proceeds from this event will be donated directly to Safe In Our World to support mental health training and resources.

\ Limited quantities available! Last year’s bundle sold out in just 7 hours. Act fast and let your friends know!

From "Ramen" to "Therapy": Continuing the Warmth

In Midnight Ramen, we stood by countless souls, untangling the knots of their lives over steaming bowls of soup and finding the courage to say goodbye.

It has always been our hope that our games could offer a small piece of solace to weary hearts in the real world.

Because we care deeply about mental health, we’ve chosen this meaningful moment to share our team's next major project.

《Midnight Therapy》

（See the star in the top right corner above? Go ahead and click it!）

Expanding the universe of Midnight Ramen, our new title "Midnight Therapy" is now officially revealed on Steam.

In this sequel, you play as Pyrra, a "Guide" who has lost her magical abilities and must now run a counseling clinic in the city.

This time, you won’t just be a listener. You must dive into the minds of your patients, shatter layers of "Cognitive Dissonance," and find the balance between crushing reality and the true heart.

A familiar face from Midnight Ramen, Homura, will also play a key role in this new story.

If you enjoyed the tranquility and warmth of Midnight Ramen, we sincerely invite you to add Midnight Therapy to your Wishlist. As indie-developers, every single click is our greatest source of encouragement.

Thank you all for your support. Let us continue to watch over that faint but clear light in the dark corners of the city together.

Cointinue Games

06.Feb.2026

Good evening to all the Midnight Ramen stall owners.

It has been a while since we first met on that late-night street corner.

In Midnight Ramen, we warmed the hearts of many lost souls through the heat of our food.

But have you ever wondered, in this universe where "Prometheus" exists, what happened to the wounds that a bowl of ramen couldn't heal?

Today, I am honored to introduce Cointinue Games' latest work:

This is not Midnight Ramen 2, but it takes place in the same world, continuing the same warmth but exploring a deeper darkness.

In this new title, you will play as Pyrra Gray, a seemingly elite and polished therapist who is actually a "fake" with no powers left.

Facing lonely souls in a bustling city, you can no longer use magic to simply "delete" their pain like before.

This time, you must use your words, observation, and what remains of your faint power to dive into their mental worlds and break through the high walls of "Cognitive Dissonance."

A Familiar Stranger

Do you remember the red-haired apprentice, Homura? In this game, she has come into her own and become a mysterious ramen stall owner.

This time, it is her turn to teach the protagonist how to "read the human heart."

A New Visual Experience

We have upgraded from 2D to a 2.5D stream-of-consciousness style. We are attempting to visualize psychological trauma in a more concrete and immersive way.

A Deeper Narrative

If Ramen was about "Farewell," then Therapy is about "Honesty." We will explore the very real anxieties and regrets of modern people.

🎉 Celebration & An Invitation

To celebrate the launch of the new page and to welcome new friends to this universe:

1. Midnight Ramen Limited Time 40% OFF!

If you have friends who haven't experienced this story yet, now is the perfect time to recommend it. This is currently the historical lowest price for the game.

2. Join the Journey of Midnight Therapy

Development on the new title has entered the sprint phase.

Adding the game to your Wishlist and Following it is not only the best way to get notified upon release, but also the most meaningful way to support a small indie team like ours.

If you are looking forward to this story, please hit that button—it means the world to us.

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Thank you for your continued companionship.

This midnight journey is still long. We will see you at the next stop.

Cointinue Games

"Midnight Ramen" has officially been out for a full year!

How have all our chefs been doing this past year?

We’re excited to announce that we’ll be participating in the East Asia Indie Games Celebration starting August 5th, offering our biggest discount yet—31% off!

If you haven’t grabbed a copy yet, don’t miss this opportunity!

Also, our other game, "Deadline Savior," now has a playable demo available!

We’d love for you to give it a try and share your feedback with us!

Lastly, news about a sequel set in the same world as "Midnight Ramen" is planned to be revealed before the end of the year.

While we don’t have anything to show just yet, rest assured that development is progressing steadily! (The script and artwork are in full production—we’re aiming to share something with you in Q4 of this year.)

Please look forward to it!

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Check out the newly revealed Steam store page for our latest game, "Deadline Savior"!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3158070/_/ "Deadline Savior" is a desktop idle RPG that integrates the Pomodoro Technique and task lists. Every time you complete a focus session, the in-game character will explore the world, defeat enemies, and grow stronger.

Boost your productivity while saving the world from the evil dragon! P.S. Don't worry, our narrative-driven games are still in the works. But before the next ramen sequel arrives, we ask all heroes to take some time to defeat the evil dragon, reclaim the Goddess’s hourglass, and restore peace to the world!

Midnight Ramen will participate in the Wholesome Games Steam Celebration on August 15th!

The Demo version will be available during the event. If you're unsure about purchasing, try it out during the event period! Additionally, to avoid spoilers, we recommend not reading the comments on the store page until you’ve played the game. This way, you can experience the story in the best way possible!

We have received a lot of encouragement and heartwarming feedback after the official release. Thank you to all the players who have supported us along the way. We will continue to bring you great games!

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• Fixed some wording issues
• Fixed recipe display issues

Midnight Ramen is a narrative dialogue game inspired by titles such as VA-11 Hall-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action and Coffee Talk, and is developed by the newly-established Cointinue Games studio. In this game, players take on the role of a ramen stall owner, who operates a stand that only opens late at night, as well as his apprentice Homura. Together they work to run their stand, feed their customers, and help them solve their problems. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44711317/77086a8548d7fd354f1cd5304b9370dc919dfcdb.gif But as the diners come and go, and the bowls of ramen are cooked and served, troubles are beginning to brew in your own life as well... {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44711317/e1763786294de847048d632d4df675d51b6efc81.gif {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44711317/0c76b2fa83f4e77de2f9f78e51082595c327c715.gif

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Midnight Ramen is a narrative dialogue game inspired by titles such as VA-11 Hall-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action and Coffee Talk, and is developed by the newly-established Cointinue Games studio. In this game, players take on the role of a ramen stall owner, who operates a stand that only opens late at night, as well as his apprentice Homura. Together they work to run their stand, feed their customers, and help them solve their problems. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44711317/77086a8548d7fd354f1cd5304b9370dc919dfcdb.gif But as the diners come and go, and the bowls of ramen are cooked and served, troubles are beginning to brew in your own life as well... {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44711317/e1763786294de847048d632d4df675d51b6efc81.gif {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44711317/0c76b2fa83f4e77de2f9f78e51082595c327c715.gif

Come to watch our livestream at the Steam Next Fest!

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Hello Chefs! It's the end of the month, and time to update you on our progress! We are nearing the final stages of development, focusing mainly on fixing various bugs, testing, and optimizing the overall experience. Additionally, the development team has confirmed that the game will officially launch in late July this year! Here is this month's progress report:

Control Optimization and Click Mode

We've added a "click" function to move and place ingredients in the game! Since the release of the Demo, players have reported that dragging operations can cause hand fatigue over long periods. Although reworking the system took some time, we now support click operations! Players will be able to switch cooking operation modes in the settings interface. This feature has also been updated in the Demo version!

Bug Fixes

The following issues have been fixed, and the Demo version has been updated accordingly:

• In drag mode, clicking on an empty container caused it to shift.
• Holding the fast-forward function caused the game to freeze in certain story segments, requiring the player to release and press again.
• Adjusted bubble messages so they no longer block the button to pick up the noodle strainer.
• Fixed translation errors in some Japanese dialogues.
• Corrected judgment errors in some story branches after serving dishes.

Game Optimization

Thanks to everyone who played the Demo and filled out the survey; we have received all your suggestions! Here are some optimizations we've added:

• Added click operation mode for cooking (based on player suggestions, see above for details).
• The settings interface now allows you to review tutorial images.
• Added dates, chapter names, and immersive sound effects at the beginning of each chapter.
• You can now double-click to skip the fixed opening animation after the second chapter.
• Added broth and soy sauce residue to plates and bowls after the food is finished, as they were too clean before.
• When clicking, the cursor's chopsticks now pick up items.
• Some text has been bolded for easier reading.
• The sound effect for text appearance has been lowered to protect players' ears.

That's all for this month's update! Thank you very much for your support, and we will continue to work hard! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44711317/a47f966361a3b7083739275d62e250a23fd62b29.png Additionally, we plan to participate in the Steam Next Fest in June! There will be live streaming events, and we welcome everyone to join us!

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Hello, Chefs! It's time for our end-of-month progress report again! The writing of the storyline is finally nearing completion, so we've started to have some extra resources to optimize visuals and interactions. Here is this month's progress report:

1. Animation Performance Optimization

Finally, we have some time to work on visual dynamics! Whether it's popup interfaces, ramen bowls, or plates, they now have jelly-like lively animations!

2. Food Residue Effects

We've received feedback that hardly anyone finishes the soup in ramen! (Especially with thick soups) And the plates look too clean after eating. So, we've made some minor optimizations.

3. Achievement System Implementation

The achievement system has been gradually implemented into the game, and you'll be able to meet them in the official version! Take a look at these icons, can you guess what the achievements might be?

4. New Character Illustrations Revealed

This customer seems to be in a tough spot... is everything okay? What story lies behind her?

5. Font Adjustments

In previous DEMO versions, many players felt the font was too small, or the gray text for whispering was hard to recognize. We've optimized fonts for some languages to reduce the burden on players during gameplay.

That's all for this month's updates! Thank you very much for your support, and we will continue to work hard! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44711317/a47f966361a3b7083739275d62e250a23fd62b29.png We expect to find time in the next couple of months to update the DEMO version, so some of the optimizations mentioned above can be experienced in the DEMO. Stay tuned for the official version to meet everyone in the second half of the year!

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Hello Chefs! The game is still in ongoing development, and amidst our busy schedule, we're here to update the development log again. The main focus this month has been on narrative writing and integrating some interface resources. Here is this month's progress report:

1.Story Writing and Design

The initial draft of the story writing is now complete, and the early text has been finely revised and submitted for translation. Now we can devote most of our time to system functionality and special effects performance, among other areas.

2.Interface Resource Integration

This includes the official interface resources for the dialogue history review, as well as common pop-up resources, replacing some of the original temporary assets.

3.Chapter Selection Interface Optimization

In the official version, chapter selection is a very important feature. Last month we integrated the resources, but there's still much work to be completed. In addition to adding transition effects and unlocking chapters according to the player's journey, we will also continue to update animations and joystick operation support, etc. Since the storyline has been completed, we expect to finish all the functions of this interface by next month.

4.Ongoing Character Design

A primary school student who comes to the ramen stall in the dead of night, what kind of story does he have? Thank you very much for your support. We will continue to work hard! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44711317/a47f966361a3b7083739275d62e250a23fd62b29.png Please look forward to the official version meeting with you in the second half of the year! Follow us on social media! FB：https://www.facebook.com/CointinueGames Threads：https://www.threads.net/@cointinuegames IG：https://www.instagram.com/cointinuegames Twitter(X)：https://twitter.com/CointinueGames Official Website：https://www.cointinue.games/ Discord：https://discord.gg/gTHHZRKYTu

Hello Chefs! Happy Lunar New Year~ Even during the holiday period, we've been hard at work on development. The main focus this month has been on writing the story, but there are also some visuals we can share with you in advance. Here is this month's progress report:

1.Chapter Selection Interface

In the final version, the game consists of multiple chapters. (Only the first two chapters are available in the DEMO version) Players play on a chapter-by-chapter basis. Although there is no save/load function within chapters, each chapter can be conveniently experienced at any time. Additionally, story branch chapters will also be displayed here.

2.Ongoing Character Design

Stall Owner

The Master finally has a portrait! In fact, the game is narrated from the perspectives of two main characters. It seems that in the DEMO version, many players were confused about whether they were controlling the Master or Homura. This will be corrected in the official version by revising the store's description and marketing materials to minimize misunderstandings. - Furthermore, we are revealing the design drafts and some screenshots of "Aster" and "Zoro" in advance!

Aster

Zoro

The current script has already exceeded 30,000 words, and the final version is expected to have at least over 60,000 words. Translation costs have also skyrocketed, and the development team says it's time to tighten our belts~ {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44711317/a47f966361a3b7083739275d62e250a23fd62b29.png Thank you very much for your support. We will continue to work hard! Please look forward to the official version meeting with you in the second half of the year! Follow us on social media! FB：https://www.facebook.com/CointinueGames Threads：https://www.threads.net/@cointinuegames IG：https://www.instagram.com/cointinuegames Twitter(X)：https://twitter.com/CointinueGames Official Website：https://www.cointinue.games/ Discord：https://discord.gg/gTHHZRKYTu

Hello Chefs! Thank you all for the numerous suggestions and feedback after the release of the demo. The development team extends our utmost gratitude. We will continue to work hard and aim to complete the game as soon as possible. We also invite those interested to join the conversation on Steam's discussion boards or in our official Discord group. Your encouragement gives us the motivation to keep pushing forward! Here's this month's progress report:

1. Dialogue Review Feature

This feature was actually planned from the beginning, but couldn't be implemented in time for the demo. It's now fully functional and will be complete once the interface assets are in place.

2. Chapter Opening Animations and Sound Effects

Many players suggested making the transitions between chapters feel more ceremonial. So, we've added date displays and some weather-related sound effects (like the sound of rain) at the beginning to enhance the immersive experience. Additionally, from Chapter 2 onwards, players will be able to skip the opening animations to avoid waiting too long.

3. Enhanced Immersion

The store manager has finally found the lid! Now, when you throw ingredients into the pot, you'll cover it with a lid to work some delicious magic.

4. Rainy Day Effects

Certain chapters will feature rain effects and sound. A bowl of ramen is perfect for a cool, rainy day!

5. Planned Support for Cloud Saves and Achievement System

To make it more convenient for players to play across devices, we've spent some time perfecting the cloud save feature and achievement system. We plan to offer around 20 standard and hidden achievements for players to earn.

We've also been working hard on writing the story and optimization. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44711317/a47f966361a3b7083739275d62e250a23fd62b29.png Working diligently on development, we look forward to meeting you with the official version in the latter half of the year! Follow us on social media! FB：https://www.facebook.com/CointinueGames Threads：https://www.threads.net/@cointinuegames IG：https://www.instagram.com/cointinuegames Twitter(X)：https://twitter.com/CointinueGames Official Website：https://www.cointinue.games/ Discord：https://discord.gg/gTHHZRKYTu

• Captivating storyline
• Immersive dialog-driven experience
• User-friendly ramen cooking system
• Convenient chapter navigation