Face Your Fears: Shark Dentist Roguelike Turns Dental Horror Into Jaw-Dropping Action

Shark Dentist: A Roguelike That Mixes Fear of Sharks and Dentistry

If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to be a dentist for sharks, Shark Dentist might just be the game for you. Developed by Alice Games, this upcoming horror roguelike puts players in the scrubs of a shark dentist working in a rather unusual and creepy setting. It’s a mix of dark humor, tension, and some seriously sharp teeth.

Play as a veterinary dentist treating dangerous sharks
Manage heart rate, pain, and anesthesia carefully
Use a variety of tools, including some deadly ones
Face quick death if you make a mistake
Explore the mystery behind the shark hanging in a basement

What’s the Gameplay Like?

In Shark Dentist, your job is to carefully diagnose and treat dental problems in sharks that are barely sedated. Sounds easy? Not quite. You have to keep track of multiple factors like the shark’s heart rate, pain levels, and anesthesia dosage. One wrong move, and the shark wakes up angry—and that’s game over in a bloody instant.

The game features roguelike mechanics, so every attempt is different and filled with tension. You’ll have access to tools like a circular saw, which seems like a recipe for disaster but apparently has its uses. Timing and precision are everything here: get it right, and you’ll successfully extract a tooth; mess up, and you’re likely to become shark food.

A Creepy Setting and a Weird Mystery

One of the strangest parts is the setting—the shark patient is hanging from the ceiling of a dingy basement. Why is it there? Why is it hanging upside down? Is your protagonist practicing some kind of illegal shark dentistry? The trailer doesn’t reveal much, but players can expect to uncover the truth once the game launches.

Alice Games describes Shark Dentist as inspired by viral hits like Buckshot Roulette, combining dark humor, horror, and roguelike elements into something unique and unsettling.