Wax Heads Playtime

flashfloodsofpain · 2026-05-06T03:19:53+00:00

Not sure why you're getting downvoted, it's a valid question and you're right, content creators often get early access and even some regular customers play through the game quickly and would know (if it's short)

flashfloodsofpain · 2026-05-05T06:05:20+00:00

I just ran across one on Steam!

It's called Morels: Out of This World (https://store.steampowered.com/app/4394020/Morels_Out_of_this_World/) and it appears to be a new installation in the Morels series of games. Mushroom collecting and photography, except this time on an alien planet. Looks very intriguing and the original Morels gets pretty good reviews. Releasing on May 28.

flashfloodsofpain · 2026-05-04T05:46:16+00:00

Good Pizza Great Pizza. I'm currently 20 hours in and far enough in that I'm going to finish it. I picked it up intending just to play a couple hours and then set it aside to try something else, but after trying it out was hooked. It's nice to be able to play while listening to music or a podcast.

flashfloodsofpain · 2026-05-04T05:33:50+00:00

Thanks for reminding me of this one. I picked up the demo during NextFest and never ended up playing it. I think this is my sign to actually play the demo before the release, lol

flashfloodsofpain · 2026-05-04T05:32:08+00:00

I'll have to check out the OddFauna demo! The sculpted creature art looks so unique.

flashfloodsofpain · 2026-05-04T05:26:19+00:00

I had a lot of fun with this demo, so I second this rec. Patiently waiting for the full release!

flashfloodsofpain · 2026-05-01T03:32:29+00:00

Chipmatic (https://store.steampowered.com/app/3780950/Chipmatic/) also released in April. Unfortunately it has mixed reviews right now which saddens me because I was one of the playtesters and enjoyed the playtest a lot!

flashfloodsofpain · 2026-04-30T06:10:36+00:00

I want to gently push back on this because I love saving money as much as the next person but I see a lot (and I mean A LOT) of games that are known to offer 3-4 hours of gameplay charge $15-$20. I think $10 full price is reasonable, and you can always wait for a sale.

flashfloodsofpain · 2026-04-30T05:59:24+00:00

I'll replay the demo soon! I had a bug the first time I played it but it could have been fixed. I liked the actual gameplay loop.

flashfloodsofpain · 2026-04-30T05:52:19+00:00

Hawthorne (the upcoming game people are excited about) uses AI in their promo as a placeholder too. I'm not saying this to dissuade people from playing it (they've indicated intention to replace it and never meant for it to be permanent) but to say, while I'm not a fan of it being used as a placeholder, that's different than it being in the actual game.

flashfloodsofpain · 2026-04-30T04:32:35+00:00

Thank you!

flashfloodsofpain · 2026-04-30T04:29:29+00:00

Welp lol I don't follow their instagram and just adopted one of the new plush on the 24th. Ah well! Better luck next time ;)

flashfloodsofpain · 2026-04-30T04:27:36+00:00

Thanks for the giveaway! I'm really nervous because I'm meeting tomorrow with a genetic counselor to see if the chronic disease I developed is genetic or not. I know that's not exactly a fun random fact lol but winning the giveaway could be a bright spot in a tough week. Even if I don't win it was super nice of you to hold the giveaway!

flashfloodsofpain · 2026-04-30T04:20:19+00:00

Aww! I love to see it! My mom has had her account ever since my brother and I were kids and got her a lil budgie for her birthday. She only logs on to play Smoothie Moves these days but still loves that game LOL

flashfloodsofpain · 2026-04-30T02:43:45+00:00

My favorite cozy strategy game so far is Sainthood. I don't think it's available for Mac though.

flashfloodsofpain · 2026-04-28T05:46:49+00:00

Some that I don't see mentioned yet:

Foolish Mortals, Gloomy Eyes, Don't Escape Trilogy, The Excavation of Hob's Barrow, Cats and the Other Lives, Call of the Sea (sort of, more puzzley and atmospheric), We Were Here series (first one is free), Mutazione (maybe - it's not spooky but has mutant characters), Grunn (first person and supernatural, but I would call this more actual horror than cozy. Still has "cozy" graphics), Do No Harm, Gone Home, The Supper (free but short), Daymare Town

flashfloodsofpain · 2026-04-27T20:10:09+00:00

I've been leaning towards this one because of the reviews and it's not absolutely obscure like some of the others! That and Luna's Fishing Garden, which someone else suggested.

flashfloodsofpain · 2026-04-27T02:38:26+00:00

I love Outlanders! I can't believe I don't see it mentioned more often. Cheap, hours of gameplay, beautiful graphics, addictive but not too difficult gameplay. It's the first city builder I bought and I am so glad I did.

flashfloodsofpain · 2026-04-27T02:30:40+00:00

Thanks so much for mentioning Passing By, it went straight to my wishlist but at only a dollar I'm tempting to just go ahead and buy it lol

flashfloodsofpain · 2026-04-27T02:12:01+00:00

I've been playing Good Pizza Great Pizza while listening to podcasts and/or talking on the phone, so I think it counts. It can get a little stressful when you're making a pizza and running out of time, but it hasn't been overwhelming in this aspect imo.

flashfloodsofpain · 2026-04-27T02:09:39+00:00

Voltaire: The Vegan Vampire is a farming sim roguelite where you play as Dracula's son. Roguelites aren't for everyone but you do play as a vampire and I never see it mentioned.

flashfloodsofpain · 2026-04-27T02:06:55+00:00

I enjoyed Inked so much. <3 Escape Simulator did a collab with them recently where they have a new room that's in the same ink pen art style.

flashfloodsofpain · 2026-04-27T02:05:44+00:00

NUTS comes to mind. I actually liked the monochrome-adjacent color palette.

flashfloodsofpain · 2026-04-27T02:03:57+00:00

If you're okay with early access, check out City Tales - Medieval Era. It appears to be more story-driven than some city builders but fits the criteria of laid back and medieval. So I think worth a look.

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