Rock on! Cozy-punk narrative sim Wax Heads by development team Patattie Games and publisher Curve Games is getting physical copies for the Nintendo Switch, alongside a double-sided vinyl of its original soundtrack.

Being a game all about physical media, it goes to follow that their game would be available in a physical format too. However, it’s worth noting that the official Nintendo Switch cartridges are limited edition. There will be only 3,000 copies available for preorder on October 8th.

That being said, this is also a game about music, right? Specifically about selling records? So it’s only natural that the soundtrack should get a vinyl of its own! Featuring 25 original songs from the soundtrack, covering a diverse array of genres and styles, and all wrapped in a special gatefold with exclusive illustrations inside. Note that like the physical copies for the Switch, the vinyl will also have a limited run.

The physical Switch release and the record is the result of Patattie Games’ partnership with Super Rare Games.

As for the game itself, Wax Heads prides itself on being punk yet cozy, with a heavy emphasis on music and community. You’ll play as an employee of Repeater Records and interact with eccentric customers to help the dying record store get its groove back.

Players will get to experience all this and more:

• IMMERSIVE COZY-PUNK LIFE SIM: Lose yourself in an emotional, uplifting narrative about community, musical mysteries and underdog spirit.
• HANDCRAFTED RECORD COLLECTION: Dig through crates packed with 80+ hand‐drawn albums, lovingly imagined bands, and liner note lore that rewards curiosity. Each record has its own personality, history, and fanbase.
• MOTLEY CREW OF LOVEABLE ODDBALLS: Repeater Records is staffed and frequented by a rotating cast of eccentrics, music nerds, and chaotic regulars. Every character is bursting with personality, quirks, and questionable opinions about what “real music” is.
• CRATES OF PUZZLES TO DIG THROUGH: From customer requests to store shenanigans, you’ll dive into a variety of cozy puzzles. Decode clues and hunt for the perfect music recommendation by browsing records, scrolling social media, and poring over local music zines.
• ORIGINAL KILLER SOUNDTRACK: Drop the needle on a stacked soundtrack featuring dozens of original tracks spanning across many genres, bands, and eras. Every song is crafted to feel like a nostalgic gem.

Want to learn more? Check out our review of the game’s demo.

Ready to jam out? Preorders for the physical Nintendo Switch copies and vinyl records will open starting October 8th on the Super Rare Games website. Those looking to play the game today can check it out on Steam, or grab a digital copy for the Switch, PlayStation 5 or XBOX.

Those looking to see some of the action for themselves can refer to the trailer linked down below.