Comparison guide
Games like Wax Heads: similar indie games to play next
Wax Heads works because fast decisions, readable runs, and meaningful progression all click together. This guide starts from those signals and links you directly to our full reviews.
Why these games fit Wax Heads fans
Picked by shared tags, review scores, short verdicts, and editorial fit. The list is curated rather than a purely automatic sort.
8.6Strange Antiquities
Cozy occult deduction with satisfying puzzles.
Sep 17, 2025
If you liked Wax Heads, Strange Antiquities delivers familiar adventure, cozy and indie for a seamless next pick. We scored it 8.6/10.
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8.8Escape Simulator 2
Immersive co-op puzzles with strong editor tools.
Oct 27, 2025
Escape Simulator 2 leans into adventure, indie and puzzle, hitting the same notes that make Wax Heads click. We scored it 8.8/10.
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8.6Tavern Keeper 🍻
Cozy tavern sim with wild emergent chaos and deep decorating.
Nov 3, 2025
Shared strengths in cozy, indie and narrative make Tavern Keeper 🍻 an easy follow-up to Wax Heads. We scored it 8.6/10.
