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Wax Heads is a communication and deduction game where you run a struggling record store. To play you talk to quirky customers to discern their tastes and sell them records. It stands out for its slice-of-life puzzling where you explore a handcrafted record collection, fall in love with bands and generally slack off.
Unfortunately, Wax Heads is not released yet. We have some similar game suggestion for you to play while you wait for it to arrive. It’s not planned to be released for Android, Mac, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox X|S or iOS but we recommend the following games that offer a similar experience or theme:
Release Date: Coming soon
Coming Soon: PC
Skill Rating: 10+ year-olds
Players: 1
Genres: Brain Game, Communication, Narrative (Point-and-Click and Role-Play)
Accessibility: 0 features documented (Tweet Developer )
Components: 2D Side-On and Cartoon
Developer: Patattie Murray (@PatattieMurray)
Costs: Purchase cost
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