Wax Heads

Wax Heads

May 5, 2026

Wax Heads is a cozy-punk narrative sim about working in a struggling record store. Chat to quirky customers with unique tastes, explore a handcrafted record collection, fall in love with bands (and their drama!), or just slack off with your colleagues - whatever gets everyone’s groove back! IMMERSIVE COZY-PUNK LIFE …

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Critic Reviews (22)

Aaron Riccio Slant Magazine May 2026
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

75.0

"Wax Heads ultimately shares the same central conflict as Empire Records, in which an independent shop is at risk of being bought up by a soulless corporation, but the interactive elements of this game really emphasize just how much there …"

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Carlos França Junior GameBlast May 2026
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

88.0

Story

92.0

"Wax Heads masterfully embodies the concept of being welcoming, using a lighthearted narrative and simple gameplay to create elements of connection that resonate with every type of person in a unique way. It&s;s impossible not to be touched, whether by …"

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Christopher Lannoo So Many Games May 2026
100.0 /100

Graphics

50.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

65.0

"I am completely smitten with the world of Wax Heads. It has so much to offer, and it feels like a game that was made for me and my particular tastes. The game delivers on all fronts, especially as an …"

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Claudia Tjia Gameliner May 2026
70.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

70.0

"Wax Heads is a unique game with a strong focus on music and community."

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Corey Lyle Xbox Tavern May 2026
72.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

65.0

"Wax Heads was a unique experience that definitely lived up to the cozy promise. It may not be difficult, and it may not be my style, but I enjoyed the actual gameplay elements. I believe this one is a see …"

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Cosmin Vasile Softpedia May 2026
90.0 /100

"Wax Heads is an impressive achievement. It delivers a great mix of varied music, great record graphical design, exquisite fictional critical texts, and narrative. The universe built around Repeater Records is a lovely one, filled with cool customers and interesting …"

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Daniel Anderson Quest Daily May 2026
75.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

85.0

"If you are a music fan who loves vinyl, Wax Heads is still worth a spin. Just be aware there are a few scratches on the record that stop it from playing perfectly."

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David Pietrangelo Console Creatures May 2026
90.0 /100

"Wax Heads is more than just record sales behind a counter. It&s;s about human and musical connection with great writing and characters, backed by a very good soundtrack, I&s;ll be playing for months to come!"

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Dylan Pamintuan GameGrin May 2026
85.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

90.0

"Wax Heads is a great musical journey all about sticking together, making real art, and that friendship is punk rock. It’s for anyone who likes investigation and constantly looking for something new to listen to, don&s;t skip this sleeper hit!"

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Emina Zulić AltChar May 2026
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

90.0

"Wax Heads brings an offbeat art style, a rich soundtrack, and an emotional story behind the simple act of recommending records to unknown people."

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Fraser Billington Gamer Social Club May 2026
100.0 /100

Graphics

96.0

Gameplay

87.0

Story

92.0

"Wax Heads is one of the best games I have played this year. It’s full of cozy stories, amazing music, and wonderful characters. I think anyone who is craving meaningful human connection could learn something from Wax Heads. Now I …"

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Jenni Lada Siliconera May 2026
80.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

80.0

"A glance at Wax Heads might make you think it’s about assisting record store customers, but it’s not just some shop management simulation."

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Justin Nation Nindie Spotlight May 2026
79.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

80.0

"If you’re up for a mix of making recommendations to customers and enjoying some colorful characters with their quirks and drama, this could be a good time"

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Kat Oliveira NintendoBoy May 2026
60.0 /100

Graphics

58.0

Gameplay

72.0

Story

61.0

"Wax Heads offers a short experience, which can be completed in around 5 hours of gameplay, but it ends up feeling a bit longer than that. A slow narrative that never really gets going, combined with gameplay that revolves around …"

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Kieran Singh Loot Level Chill May 2026
100.0 /100

Graphics

95.0

Gameplay

98.0

Story

97.0

"Whether you spent your youth hanging around in a record shop or just wish you had, Wax Heads is going to speak to you and your love of music."

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Leonardo Faria WayTooManyGames May 2026
80.0 /100

Graphics

35.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

75.0

"Wax Heads checks all the boxes with gusto. It takes the simple concept of recommending songs to people and transforms it into a clever puzzle game that not only revolves around knowing a bit about music, but also tests your …"

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Lisa Pollifroni Checkpoint Gaming May 2026
90.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

50.0

Story

80.0

"Wax Heads makes you feel like you are part of this safe, wholesome, creative world of Repeater Records, surrounded by alternative and queer folk who just want to keep rockin’ as long as they can. Finding records for people is …"

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Melissa Sarnowski DualShockers May 2026
85.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

90.0

"Wax Heads is a fun, but short, cozy narrative sim that puts you into the world of physical media via selling vinyls, which is actually seeing a resurgence in the real world. What starts as a charming new job with …"

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Mikhail Madnani God is a Geek May 2026
90.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

90.0

"Wax Heads is one of my favorite narrative-driven puzzle games in years."

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Richard Walker Xbox Achievements May 2026
80.0 /100

"Despite the rise of digital downloads, vinyl records (and other physical media) have enjoyed a resurgence in recent years. Wax Heads, a story-driven ..."

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Rowan Jones TheGamer May 2026
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

40.0

"If you are looking for an interactive story-based cozy game, this is a rad choice. However, don’t expect much more from Wax Heads than a well-executed moral stand against an increasingly AI-loving, money-grabbing and overly-polished world of entertainment."

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Scarlet Hardy The Punished Backlog May 2026
93.0 /100

Graphics

95.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

88.0

"Wax Heads is the new game for those who enjoy cozy life/job simulator games, with heartwarming stories and stunning visuals woven throughout. I can truly see this game becoming a huge part of discussions around cute, stylized, relaxing video games, …"

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