Hot Wax

Falling-block puzzle game about keeping candle chain reactions burning

PUNKCAKE Delicieux · Released Oct 29, 2026

Reviews: Very Positive; 100% of 51
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 10; daily peak
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update on Steam: 5 days ago; Nov 2, 2026
Minimum PC: –; not published

What is Hot Wax?

This is a single-player 2D arcade puzzler set in a temple where you sacrifice flames to an ancient entity. You arrange irregular candle blocks and position flames so fire spreads, adding more wax without putting it out. Ritual runs have score targets, while Penance has you clear waves of tangled wax at your own pace.

For you if...

+you like brief runs and chasing faster completion times
+you enjoy working toward progressively harder puzzle challenges

Not for you if...

−you want a falling-block game that plays like Tetris

What players say

100% of 51 reviews are positive

Players praise the unusual block-clearing mechanic, varied modes, visuals, and soundtrack. Some find the burning rules and special-piece effects hard to understand.

Screenshots and trailer

Hot Wax system requirements

As published by the developer.

Can my PC run Hot Wax?

The published requirements do not name a graphics card we can compare.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 7

Does Hot Wax have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Single-player

Does Hot Wax 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
External controllers are not supported for the primary player

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Achievements: 22
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages: Text only: English.

Does Hot Wax 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 Nov 7, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam