Wax Heads

A record-store puzzle adventure about matching music to customer requests

Patattie Games · Published by Curve Games · Released May 5, 2026

Reviews: Overwhelmingly Positive; 96% of 551
Recent reviews: Very Positive; 88% of 34 in 30 days
Players: 4; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update on Steam: 2 months ago; Jul 31, 2026
Minimum PC: GeForce GT 1030; 4 GB RAM · 2 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Wax Heads?

You work at Repeater Records in a 2D point-and-click adventure about helping the shop get back on track. You read customer requests, browse albums, and check music zines and social media for clues to the right recommendation. Other tasks include designing gig posters, packing orders, and running lights for local bands.

For you if...

+you enjoy character-focused stories about music and community
+you like relaxed puzzles built around interpreting clues

Not for you if...

−you expect a detailed store management simulation
−you prefer minimal dialogue and little reading

What players say

96% of 551 reviews are positive · 88% of 34 in the last 30 days

Players praise the original soundtrack, hand-drawn art, and detailed fictional bands and albums. Some find the recommendation loop repetitive and say the story moves too slowly.

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Wax Heads system requirements

Minimum: GeForce GT 1030, 4 GB RAM, 2 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 11
Processor: Intel Core i5-4670K (4 * 3400) / Radeon RX 550 (4096 MB)
Graphics: GeForce GT 1030 (2048 MB) / Radeon RX 550 (4096 MB)
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 2 GB available space
DirectX: Version 12

Does Wax Heads have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Single-player

Does Wax Heads run on Steam Deck?

Verified Yes, Verified by Valve: it works on Steam Deck out of the box.

All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
Shows Steam Deck controller icons
In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows, Linux
Achievements: 28
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages: Text only: English, Spanish - Spain, French, German, Portuguese - Brazil.

Does Wax Heads use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam