waxweaver

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

Waxweaver is a resource-intensive sandbox adventure game featuring exploration, crafting, and combat. Players navigate the world using WASD controls, gather items, build, and interact with the environment while managing their inventory and hotbar. Optimized for performance, it offers deep gameplay with an emphasis on smooth crafting and interaction mechanics.

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97%

Audience ScoreBased on 266 reviews

gameplay9 positive mentions

grinding8 negative mentions

Charming art style and enjoyable gameplay, reminiscent of Terraria but with its own unique mechanics.
The game is free and offers a satisfying experience with a good balance of challenge and progression.
Multiplayer functionality enhances the fun, making it a great game to play with friends.

The game suffers from unbalanced difficulty, making early boss fights frustratingly hard.
Quality of life issues, such as a confusing crafting menu and lack of passive health regeneration, detract from the overall experience.
Some mechanics feel unfinished or broken, leading to moments of frustration during gameplay.

gameplay
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
35%
53%
12%
The gameplay is praised for its charming design and unique mechanics, particularly the innovative gravity-switching feature, which adds depth and challenge. While many players find the mechanics intuitive and enjoyable, some report issues with navigation and occasional bugs, leading to a mixed experience. Overall, the game offers a satisfying loop of exploration, crafting, and progression, reminiscent of titles like Terraria but with its own distinct flair.
- “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.”
- “Cozy vibes, charming art style, and just enough depth in its mechanics to where it doesn't feel overwhelming but still feels fleshed out.”
- “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.”
- “I enjoy this game very much, but I've always found mining very tricky with the gravity switching mechanic.”
music
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
54%
23%
23%
The music in the game is widely praised for its atmospheric and ambient qualities, enhancing the overall experience with a chill, addictive soundtrack that complements the gameplay. Reviewers appreciate its ability to set the tone and vibe, often noting that they enjoyed listening to it throughout their playtime. While the music is charming and well-executed, some users mentioned that the sound effects could be improved.
- “The soundtrack is also addicting, it really helps set the vibe and tone, and is just really nice to listen to.”
- “It's incredibly fun, super chill and the soundtrack is magnificent.”
- “Music and sound design is beautiful.”
- “Game has charming music, but the sound effects are lacking.”
- “I rarely play without turning off the music at some point, but I played the whole game with the sound on this time (it sounds great).”
- “The music reminds me of a modern-day Minecraft, and the gameplay feels like I'm playing a much calmer version of Terraria, which is not a bad thing at all.”
graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
42%
8%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their cute and cozy art style, reminiscent of titles like "A Short Hike" and featuring charming pixel art and animations. Players appreciate the pleasing visual direction and the overall aesthetic, which combines elements from games like "Terraria" and "Starbound." While some minor critiques exist regarding tile blending, the graphics are generally considered more than sufficient for the game's design.
- “Cute and cozy art style.”
- “The art style kind of reminds me of a short hike, (I think it’s the eyes) and it’s consistently pleasing in its art direction!”
- “What I like: the art style, sprite art, and animations are amazing!”
- “Graphics isn'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%
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be more manageable compared to typical survival games, appreciating the reduced scale of resource gathering and progression. While some players still feel the need for quality-of-life improvements, such as better indicators for farming and fishing, many enjoy the game's approachable mechanics that encourage early engagement with farming and fishing. However, some users note that these activities are essential for boss fights, leading to a necessary grind that can feel overwhelming at times.
- “I'm not the biggest fan of games like this because they're a bit grindy and I'm also not very good at them, but this game is super approachable and simple.”
- “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.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by its lighthearted and whimsical elements, such as unexpected gravity effects and amusing sound effects, which contribute to a charming and accessible experience. Players appreciate the simplicity and unique appeal that set it apart from similar titles, avoiding the "clone" label.
- “A magical realm in which to be a funny little guy.”
- “Funny sound effects add to the overall humor of the game.”
- “It feels like a much simpler Terraria game, but it has its own appeal with unexpected humor, like the gravity mechanics that can lead to funny moments.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
100%
The game's optimization is commendable, as it ensures smooth multiplayer functionality by allowing monsters to appear locally for each player, enhancing performance even across long distances.
- “The multiplayer is fully functional, and the monsters seem to appear only locally and not for every player, which boosts performance even when my friends and I are from many different countries and time zones!”
- “The multiplayer is fully functional, but the monsters seem to appear only locally and not for every player, which boosts performance even if my friends and I are from many different countries and time zones.”
- “The game suffers from severe optimization issues, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering during intense moments.”
- “Despite the interesting gameplay, the lack of proper optimization makes it nearly unplayable on lower-end systems.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the game to be charming and enjoyable, contributing to its high replayability.
- “Really adorable and fun game, and pretty replayable!”
- “The variety of choices and outcomes makes each playthrough feel fresh and exciting.”
- “I love how many different strategies you can try; it keeps me coming back for more!”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, users find the game to be a fun and approachable experience, though they report some stability issues such as navigation difficulties with the square world mechanic and occasional lag spikes. Despite these minor gripes, the game remains enjoyable.
- “Having a fun time progressing through the main storyline. While there are some minor issues, such as the square world mechanic being a bit hard to navigate and occasional lag spikes, overall it's a super approachable and simple experience.”
- “The game runs smoothly most of the time, providing a stable environment for players to enjoy the content without frequent interruptions.”
- “I've experienced very few crashes or major bugs, which makes for a more enjoyable gaming experience overall.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers praise the character development for its impressive creature and character designs, noting that they are visually appealing and well-suited to the game's overall aesthetic.
- “The character designs are impressive and perfectly match the game's aesthetic.”
- “I love how the characters evolve throughout the story, making each interaction feel meaningful.”
- “The depth of character development really enhances the overall gameplay experience.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere is enhanced by a charming player character and a beautifully crafted electronic soundtrack, creating an engaging and immersive experience. Players appreciate the balance and progression elements, which contribute to a comfortable and enjoyable gameplay experience over a weekend.
- “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 well, and has absolutely phenomenal atmosphere.”