Shark Dentist: A Wild Roguelike That Blends Two Fears

It’s that time of year again—shark season, apparently. And guess who’s diving headfirst into it? Alice Games. They’ve whipped up this quirky marine dentistry thingamajig called Shark Dentist. Yep, you’re imagining right—a horror game where you’re a, uh, shark dentist. I kid you not.

The title alone makes me chuckle. “Shark Dentist” sounds like one of those reality shows that play during Shark Week. You know the ones, right? But hold on, the game’s trailer actually gives you the chills. Picture this: you’re this vet dentist who’s got the short end of the stick—or maybe you’re just the bravest soul alive—working on critters with jaws of doom. Your job? Figure out why this somewhat sleepy shark isn’t feeling too hot, and fix it before you end up on its menu.

Alice Games dropped a press release and threw out some names like Buckshot Roulette, saying they mixed in elements of that viral madness. The game’s a cocktail of dark humor, spooky vibes, and some roguelike twists. It’s… well, something, I’ll give them that.

You’ve got to juggle a ton of stuff to not end up fish food. Heart rates, pain here and there, anesthesia doses—one slip and it’s curtains. Tools? Oh yeah, you’ve got the whole toolbox. A circular saw among other things… which sounds like a wonderful way to get yourself eaten, honestly. But I guess it’s supposed to be handy? Time it just right or risk becoming the main course. Shark wakes up, you go “bye-bye.”

And this shark’s just hanging there from some grimy basement ceiling. Why? Good question. Basement dentistry for sharks sounds illegal, don’t you think? No clues from the trailer though, so maybe the game spills the tea. It’s dropping on PC, and if you’re itching to ponder these questions, it’s hanging out on Steam waiting for you to wishlist it. No set date, but you know, “coming soon” and all that jazz.