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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84.5
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Critic Reviews (22)
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85.0
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90.0
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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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85.0
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88.0
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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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50.0
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70.0
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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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70.0
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70.0
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70.0
"Wax Heads is a unique game with a strong focus on music and community."
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60.0
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80.0
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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 …"
Read original review"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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30.0
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65.0
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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."
Read original review"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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70.0
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65.0
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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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85.0
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70.0
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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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96.0
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87.0
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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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65.0
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75.0
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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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60.0
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75.0
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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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58.0
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72.0
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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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95.0
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98.0
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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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35.0
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75.0
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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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30.0
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50.0
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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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60.0
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70.0
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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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60.0
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85.0
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90.0
"Wax Heads is one of my favorite narrative-driven puzzle games in years."
Read original review"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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65.0
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80.0
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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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95.0
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92.0
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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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