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Shark Dentist

Shark Dentist is a unique horror roguelike where you play as a shark dentist. Your task is to treat the teeth of giant predators in a dark clinic while avoiding their deadly aggression. Balance tactics, luck, and limited resources to heal your patient without losing your own life.

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About the Game

Key Features:

  • Intense Gameplay: Treat a shark's teeth without waking it. Every mistake can lead to deadly consequences.

  • Roguelike Mechanics: Randomly generated dental issues, tools, and debuffs make each attempt unique.

  • Multitasking: Monitor the shark's pulse, maintain oxygen supply, manage anesthesia, and choose the right tools.

  • Realistic Tool Interaction: Use syringes, drills, mirrors, and even a circular saw to tackle various tasks.

  • Organic Balance: Manage the shark's stress level by finding a balance between the pain of treatment and limited resources.

Your Main Enemies:

  • Shark Stress: Higher stress brings the shark closer to waking.

  • Limited Resources: Be cautious with your supply of anesthetic and tools.

  • Random Events: Equipment failures, sudden pain spikes, and other surprises.

The game will appeal to horror fans, streamers, and lovers of films like Jaws, The Meg, and Saw. If you enjoy challenging games with random elements and a tense atmosphere, Shark Dentist will become your new favorite.

Can you stay calm and survive while doing your job? Find out in Shark Dentist!

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