waxweaver

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waxweaver is a single player open world role playing game with a mystery theme. It was developed by kaiakairos and was released on April 10, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

This is a sandbox / rpg game similar to games like Terraria. Create your world, delve deep into the earth, gather resources and become stronger.

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96%

Audience ScoreBased on 309 reviews

gameplay10 positive mentions

grinding8 negative mentions

A charming and fun Terraria-like sandbox game with a unique gravity mechanic that adds a fresh twist to exploration and building.
Great free game with cozy art style, enjoyable progression, and a relaxing atmospheric soundtrack that enhances the experience.
Well-balanced gameplay with challenging bosses, crafting, farming, and multiplayer support that provides hours of entertainment.

The game suffers from technical issues such as fullscreen not working properly and occasional stuttering or sluggish performance.
Enemy difficulty and lack of passive health regeneration can make early progression frustrating and punishing for some players.
Limited content and lack of polish in some mechanics like inventory management, crafting UI, and multiplayer synchronization can hinder long-term appeal.

gameplay
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
53%
11%
The gameplay is generally praised for its charming, intuitive mechanics and unique cube-gravity system, offering a fresh, simplified yet engaging experience reminiscent of Terraria but with novel twists. While some players find the gravity-switching mechanic innovative and fun, others note it can be tricky, unpredictable, or frustrating, especially during navigation and mining. Overall, the game balances cozy, approachable vibes with satisfying progression and depth, despite minor issues like bugs and occasional difficulty spikes.
- “Each mechanic is simple and intuitive, down to the potential tools being condensed to just a pickaxe (with a mallet on the side for breaking walls), and the trinkets (alongside the fact you can stack multiple of the same one) give just the right amount of flexibility in how you play.”
- “Almost all mechanics you want from other similar games are present here: collecting resources, exploring the world, crafting gear, fighting with bosses, fishing, and farming.”
- “The gameplay loop is super satisfying and does something with revealing mechanics and all the secrets of the world way better than the game it's based off.”
- “Charming in design and gameplay but feels broken in many aspects.”
- “Fullscreen barely works and a lot of the mechanics feel unfinished.”
- “The only issue I had was adjusting to some mechanics such as the gravity; trying to maneuver around caves was pretty difficult, as you would have to think of where to bridge in all four directions, often times ending up just falling to my death.”
music
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
54%
23%
23%
The music in the game is widely praised for its charming, atmospheric, and ambient electronic style, effectively enhancing the overall vibe and tone. Many players find the soundtrack addictive and enjoyable, often keeping the sound on throughout gameplay. It is frequently compared to modern Minecraft in its calming and chill quality, complementing the game's art and gameplay perfectly.
- “The atmospheric electronic soundtrack wraps the whole package up beautifully.”
- “The soundtrack is addicting, really helps set the vibe and tone, and is just really nice to listen to.”
- “The music and sound design is beautiful.”
- “With better music.”
- “And the music!”
- “Game has charming music, but sfx is lacking.”
graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
42%
8%
The graphics feature a charming, cozy, and cute pixel art style reminiscent of games like Terraria and A Short Hike, praised for its pleasing and consistent art direction. While some users appreciate the detailed sprite art and animations, a few note minor technical limitations such as a lack of smooth autotiling for tile blending. Overall, the art style effectively complements the game's warm, ambient atmosphere.
- “The art style kind of reminds me of A Short Hike, and it’s consistently pleasing in its art direction!”
- “A surprisingly wonderful Terraria-like game with a lot of references, nice features, and a beautiful art style.”
- “What I like: the art style, sprite art, and animations are amazing!”
- “Graphics aren't something I want to comment much on, as it's more than enough for what it is, but the first thing I'd point out is the complete lack of smooth autotiling rules to blend tiles together and have their surfaces be slightly uneven and more diverse.”
grinding
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Grinding in the game is notably reduced compared to typical survival titles, offering a more approachable and less tedious progression experience. Farming and fishing are essential mechanics that require early attention, though some quality-of-life improvements like better indicators and item balancing could enhance the experience. Overall, the smaller grind is appreciated, making repeated playthroughs more enjoyable.
- “Definitely would benefit from some QoL changes (highlighting blocks, better fishing and farming indicators, item/drop balancing).”
- “You need a lot for bosses and I don't want to be farming that much string.”
- “Farming, fishing, and cooking aren’t optional, they’re a must.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its charm and immersive electronic soundtrack, creating an engaging and balanced experience. While some find it captivating and integral to the gameplay, a few feel it lacks the depth to fully hook players. Overall, the atmosphere significantly enhances the game's appeal for most users.
- “As a whole, it's got just enough content to last a comfortable weekend, the recipe system and achievements/medals do great at guiding progression, and the atmospheric electronic soundtrack wraps the whole package up beautifully.”
- “The game is super charming, in part due to its player character, it feels really nice, is balanced nicely and has absolutely phenomenal atmosphere.”
- “Love the atmosphere and general gameplay.”
- “It just doesn't feel gameplay-wise good to play and there's no atmosphere to hook you in.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is lighthearted and charming, often stemming from unexpected moments like quirky gravity effects and playful sound effects. It maintains a simple, whimsical tone that sets it apart from similar titles without relying on gore or complexity.
- “Feels like a much simpler Terraria game and it totally has its own appeal that doesn't fall into the 'just a clone' label. It's packed with unique features like gravity that can get funny when you least expect it, has less gore, and keeps things simple to understand.”
- “A magical realm in which to be a funny little guy.”
- “Funny sound effects.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's optimization is praised for its efficient multiplayer design, where monsters appear only locally for each player, resulting in improved performance even across geographically distant players.
- “The multiplayer is fully functional and the monsters seem to appear only locally and not for every player, which boosts performance even if my buddies and I are from many different countries and time zones!”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is described as adorable and fun, with a high level of replayability that keeps players engaged.
- “Really adorable and fun game, and pretty replayable!”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is generally stable and approachable during main progression, though players experience occasional lag spikes and navigation challenges with the square world mechanic. Overall, stability issues are minor and do not significantly impact enjoyment.
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The character development is praised for its well-designed and visually appealing creatures and characters that suit the game's overall style effectively.