Shark Dentist: A Roguelike Adventure Merging Two Phobias

Oh man, shark season again. Who knew this was a thing? But hey, Alice Games sure does. They’re the creative minds stirring up some chaos with their next big (or maybe not-so-big, who knows?) release: Shark Dentist. Yeah, exactly what you’re thinking—a marine dentistry simulator. But with a twist, a bite, maybe? You’re a shark dentist. Go figure.

So, here’s the deal. I mean, the title alone could’ve been on some July lineup for Discovery Channel, right? But nah, it’s a game. And the trailer? Oh boy, if you thought it was going to be all laughs, think again. Picture this: you’re in the scrubs of what must be the unluckiest—or the gutsiest—dental vet around. Your patients? Not some fluffy pet hamster but rather sharks. The kind that could chomp your arm off if the mood strikes. Barely sedated, just to keep you on your toes. Fix those dental problems, or, well, let’s just say it might not end well for you.

They had this press release too, buzzing with all sorts of excitement about the game taking cues from viral hits like Buckshot Roulette. They mix in some dark chuckles, roguelike stuff, and creepy vibes. Basically, it’s a horror ride disguised as a game.

The stakes? All over the place. You’ve got to mind everything—shark’s heart rate, how much it’s hurting, the anesthesia. And if you mess up? Gory mess. All these tools, like a circular saw—I mean, what could go wrong? Use them right, and congrats, you might not be shark lunch. But one slip and that shark’s wide awake and not in the mood for a friendly chat.

And get this, the whole scene is in a basement. A basement, really? Not by the sea, or in some fancy lab? Nope, hanging from the ceiling. Why’s it in a basement? Is this like illegal on some level? The trailer keeps its lips sealed about this but promises you’ll crack the mystery once you dive into Shark Dentist, only on Windows PC. It’s up for wishlisting on Steam. When’s it out? Well, “coming soon,” they say. We’ll see about that.