Shark Dentist combines simulator and horror in the best ways, and the 60 second trailer had me on the edge of my seat

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Today, Alice Games posted a thrilling teaser on Reddit about their upcoming game titled Shark Dentist, which has left me on edge just from watching a minute-long trailer. The concept of this game is as nerve-wracking as it sounds: you’ll be using different tools and equipment to perform dental checkups on sharks. In the sixty-second clip, you can see a character working on the shark’s teeth, even sticking their head into the open mouth of the dangerous beast. Despite its seemingly secure setup, I couldn’t help but envision the jaws clamping shut.

Shark Dentist is a tense new horror game about providing dental care to dangerous fish

It appears that the team has meticulously planned out this seemingly unconventional concept, as evidenced by the polished Reddit post which states, “We’ve been dedicatedly working on making a shark dentist a reality for over a year with a small group…”, and it certainly doesn’t come across as a hastily conceived, outlandish idea from independent developers. The trailer exhibits a high level of production quality, and while the gameplay might seem terrifying at first glance, its core mechanics sound intriguing.

If the trailer’s scenes make you feel uneasy, I can understand why. When I first saw it, I had the same feeling that this was about zombie sharks due to the shark’s unhealthy appearance. The dentist then sticks their head into the mouth, and all I could imagine was the mouth suddenly closing shut. However, as we move forward, there are moments showing gameplay, where you need to inspect each tooth and use the right tools to clean them, which somewhat resembles games like PowerWash Simulator.

As a gamer, I’d say: Sure, there’s always a bit of danger to consider. These sharks are rolled into my office and hoisted up by chains from the ceiling. They’re sedated, but even the slightest error or abrupt movement could jolt them awake. The developer warns in their Reddit post that the more stress we create, the quicker they might snap out of it and lash out. It’s a bit like being at the dentist; even a small twinge of pain can occur when someone’s working on your teeth.

Shark Dentist blends the tension of operating a precise medical simulator with the anxiety stemming from handling dangerous creatures, namely sharks. It’s worth noting that there exists a vast array of shark species, each presenting distinct traits and necessitating unique treatment methods. This game seems to be one of those innovative concepts that went above and beyond in its execution. The developers didn’t just stop at the initial idea; they carried it through to completion.

If you’ve got any thoughts or suggestions, feel free to voice them out to the developers on Reddit. They strongly believe that “feedback is more precious than gold!” Moreover, if “Shark Dentist” piques your interest and seems like a game you’d enjoy, don’t forget to add it to your wishlist on Steam. This action significantly assists independent developers.

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2025-07-12 02:32