Indie developer Patattie Games and publisher Curve Games are pleased to announce that Wax Heads, the cozy-punk narrative sim about running a struggling record shop, will officially launch on May 5, 2026. The game will be available on Steam, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch.
In Wax Heads, players step into the role of the newest employee at Repeater Records – a legendary record shop known for always recommending the right vinyl to the right customer. As the shop struggles to survive in a changing world, players will chat with quirky customers to conscientiously find the perfect LP for them (or slack off with co-workers, the choice is yours!).
Ahead of its full release, Wax Heads will also have a playable demo during February’s Steam Next Fest, running from February 23 – March 3, giving players an early chance to step behind the counter.
Blending charming puzzle design with visual storytelling, Wax Heads is a love letter to music culture. Using conversational clues and social cues, explore the world of Repeater Records containing over 80 in-game records to find, 60+ hand-drawn characters to meet, and 30+ original songs performed by the developers, their family, and close friends.
Murray Somerwolff, Creative Director at Patattie Games shared, “With Wax Heads, we’re bringing back the magic of human connection in music. We want to celebrate and reignite the passion that is discovering music in a physical space. To recapture the joy of rummaging through albums, to find something to hold in your hand, a song to lose yourself in, an album to cry to, a new band to call your own.”
