Behind the counter of this indie record store, the narrative pulls players in deep: 120 positive mentions out of 127 regarding the story. Backed by 391 positive reviews out of 403 sampled since launch, this simulation hits the right notes for a 97% overall approval.
What it's about: Wax Heads est un jeu de simulation narratif punk tout doux où vous tenez une boutique de disques. Discutez avec des clients loufoques, découvrez des disques dessinés à la main, attachez-vous aux différents groupes (et à leurs scandales), prélassez-vous avec vos collègues et en avant la musique !
In-game
« Le jeu est top. La bande-son est géniale, le gameplay bien que simple nous force parfois à nous creuser les méninges, chaque personnage est plein de personnalité, la DA est superbe. Une pépite indé. »👍 anonymous review · 8 h played1« The artstyle is awesome, the OST is tremendous, and it has a fantastic message of fighting for the bleeding heart of your community & its music scene before corporate america tries to take it over. Worth the playthrough and then some. »👍 anonymous review · 6 h played1« I never write reviews. This game made me write a review. Beautiful art style, clever and inclusive writing, and a soundtrack that slaps. It's just full of love in every corner. »👍 anonymous review · 8 h played1« Incredible game, feel like a huge hug. »👍 anonymous review · 16 h played« Un jeu cozy avec une histoire très intéressante et des personnages très bien écrits. »👍 anonymous review · 10 h played
« Repetitive uninteresting puzzles and horrible story and dialogue undoubtedly written by someone who’s terminally on bluesky. »👎 anonymous review · 2 h played« I was looking forward to this for a long time, but unfortunately, I was a bit disappointed. The gameplay gets stale real fast and the story and characters are too surface level to compensate for it, at least where I'm at (around chapter 8). »👎 anonymous review · 3 h played« Just a cozy game, but what a good one. Story is good, puzzles are good, not a fan of all the songs you can plya on the jukebox but that's what happen with music. Please let me vibe with the old widower »👍 anonymous review · 6 h played« J'ai tout aimé : le lore, l'histoire, le gameplay... Vraiment une petite bulle de réconfort avec un message politique et de l'espoir. Tout ce dont j'avais besoin. Merci du fond du coeur ! »👍 anonymous review · 8 h played
In players' words
« Le jeu est top. La bande-son est géniale, le gameplay bien que simple nous force parfois à nous creuser les méninges, chaque personnage est plein de personnalité, la DA est superbe. Une pépite indé. »👍 anonymous review · 8 h played1« Repetitive uninteresting puzzles and horrible story and dialogue undoubtedly written by someone who’s terminally on bluesky. »👎 anonymous review · 2 h played« The artstyle is awesome, the OST is tremendous, and it has a fantastic message of fighting for the bleeding heart of your community & its music scene before corporate america tries to take it over. Worth the playthrough and then some. »👍 anonymous review · 6 h played1« I was looking forward to this for a long time, but unfortunately, I was a bit disappointed. The gameplay gets stale real fast and the story and characters are too surface level to compensate for it, at least where I'm at (around chapter 8). »👎 anonymous review · 3 h played« I never write reviews. This game made me write a review. Beautiful art style, clever and inclusive writing, and a soundtrack that slaps. It's just full of love in every corner. »👍 anonymous review · 8 h played1« Just a cozy game, but what a good one. Story is good, puzzles are good, not a fan of all the songs you can plya on the jukebox but that's what happen with music. Please let me vibe with the old widower »👍 anonymous review · 6 h played« Incredible game, feel like a huge hug. »👍 anonymous review · 16 h played« J'ai tout aimé : le lore, l'histoire, le gameplay... Vraiment une petite bulle de réconfort avec un message politique et de l'espoir. Tout ce dont j'avais besoin. Merci du fond du coeur ! »👍 anonymous review · 8 h played« Un jeu cozy avec une histoire très intéressante et des personnages très bien écrits. »👍 anonymous review · 10 h played
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
PositiveMixedNegative
Story / writing
94 % pos · n=127
Audio / music
98 % pos · n=103
Gameplay
79 % pos · n=98
Graphics / art
100 % pos · n=62
Content / longevity
44 % pos · n=16
Value for money
33 % pos · n=3
Interface / UX
0 % pos · n=2
Performance
100 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
Aspect
Mentions
Positive
Mixed
Negative
Story / writing
127
120
2
5
Audio / music
103
101
1
1
Gameplay
98
77
11
10
Graphics / art
62
62
0
0
Content / longevity
16
7
4
5
Value for money
3
1
0
2
Interface / UX
2
0
0
2
Performance
1
1
0
0
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 8.9 h on median; those who dislike it: 2.7 h.
🪤 40 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.
<2h
78 % (n=23)
2-10h
96 % (n=224)
10-25h
99 % (n=152)
>25h
100 % (n=4)
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
➡️ Stable reception over time
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
2,5 %Demanding
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 28 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 25,1 % of players.
Narrative depth drives the praise, with 120 positive mentions out of 127 focused on the story.
Soundtracks and soundscapes strike a chord, generating 101 positive mentions out of 103 for the audio design.
Visual presentation delights visitors, earning 62 positive mentions out of 62 for the graphics.
Core mechanics engage the community, reflected in 77 positive mentions out of 98 for gameplay.
Weaknesses
Some players find the loop wearing thin, with 8 mentions pointing to repetitive elements.
Content depth leaves a few wanting more, registering 5 negative mentions out of 16.
Interface elements frustrate occasionally, gathering 2 negative mentions out of 2 for the UI.
Who is it for?
Narrative-driven adventure fans and music lovers seeking a cozy, story-rich simulation will find their groove here.
Is Wax Heads worth it in 2026?
Yes, without reservation for most players: 97% of 513 Steam reviews are positive (player score 95/100). Most-praised strength: Narrative depth drives the praise. Current price: 11,99€ (20% off).
Verdict
Wax Heads orchestrates a memorable shift behind the retail counter, captivating 393 players with its touching records and heartfelt writing. While minor repetition surfaces in longer sessions, the overwhelmingly positive reception proves this indie gem sings in harmony.
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