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Shark MartWhat streamers ran into on Twitch
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Co-op simulation about running a shop as disguised sharks.
We listened to 8 Twitch streams of Shark Mart (6h 58m in total). The problem that came up most: hard to identify and remember which target fish the boss wants, in 6 of 8 streams.
8 Twitch streams · 6h 58m analysed · English, German · analysed in the week of 19 Oct 2026 · Steam page
- Problems
- 83
- Ideas
- 10
- Highlights
- 31
Each problem, idea and highlight counts once, however often it came up. The timeline counts every moment: 246 in all.
Where the moments happened
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- Stream 1, 53 min analysed: 27 problems, 3 suggestions or comparisons, 9 highlights.
- Stream 2, 37 min analysed: 15 problems, 7 highlights.
- Stream 3, 1h analysed: 23 problems, 1 suggestion or comparison, 2 highlights.
- Stream 4, 40 min analysed: 31 problems, 2 suggestions or comparisons, 6 highlights.
- Stream 5, 53 min analysed: 24 problems, 3 suggestions or comparisons, 2 highlights.
- Stream 6, 54 min analysed: 29 problems, 1 suggestion or comparison, 4 highlights.
- Stream 7, 1h analysed: 26 problems, 3 suggestions or comparisons, 4 highlights.
- Stream 8, 1h analysed: 21 problems, 3 highlights.
Problems (83)
Bugs, confusion, frustration and the moments players gave up. The ones most streams ran into come first.
- #3Confusion
hard to identify and remember which target fish the boss wants
6 of 8 streams · 14 moments
14 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #44Frustration
customers constantly leave litter and dirt around the store
4 of 8 streams · 7 moments
7 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #4Confusion
player task in the laundry room is not explained
3 of 8 streams · 5 moments
5 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #5Confusion
washer repair and screwdriver use are never introduced
3 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #45Frustration
witnesses keep spotting knockouts and fleeing, raising suspicion
3 of 8 streams · 7 moments
7 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #46Frustration
washing machines break or get dirty again soon after fixing
3 of 8 streams · 4 moments
4 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #6Confusion
obtaining and using the brick on target fish is unclear
3 of 8 streams · 6 moments
6 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #7Confusion
whale wash tool and controls are not explained
3 of 8 streams · 5 moments
5 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #8Confusion
customer mood shows anger without a visible reason
3 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #9Confusion
where to dispose of collected trash is not shown
3 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #47Frustration
register payment and change amounts cannot be typed on keyboard
3 of 8 streams · 5 moments
5 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #48Frustration
too many simultaneous shop chores for a small team
3 of 8 streams · 5 moments
5 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #10Confusion
customers stay angry about prices even with modest markups
2 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #11Confusion
shelves are bought only via construction mode, not the order computer
2 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #49Frustration
carrying an item blocks doors, curtains and other actions
2 of 8 streams · 5 moments
5 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #50Frustration
required target fish fails to spawn when needed
2 of 8 streams · 5 moments
5 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #51Frustration
default look sensitivity is far too high
2 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #12Confusion
suspicion triggers and witness line of sight are unpredictable
2 of 8 streams · 4 moments
4 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #13Confusion
unclear whether whale service and shop prices can be changed
2 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #14Confusion
product ordering terminal is hard to find and mistaken for others
2 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #15Confusion
laundry room location is hard to find once unlocked
2 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #52Frustration
sponge cleaning of floors and shelves feels awkward and inconsistent
2 of 8 streams · 6 moments
6 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #53Frustration
many upgrades are locked in the demo or hard to find
2 of 8 streams · 4 moments
4 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #54Frustration
trash must be hauled by hand one piece at a time
2 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #55Frustration
build mode placement of shelves feels clumsy and lacks snapping
2 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #56Frustration
player cannot swim upward, movement limited to horizontal
2 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #57Frustration
early money too tight to afford shelves and full restocks
2 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #1Bug
game audio drops out mid session until restart
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #16Confusion
cash amounts lack currency unit and change is easy to overpay
1 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #17Confusion
co-op tutorial prompts skip or never show for other players
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #18Confusion
delivered fish sometimes not counted toward chef objective
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #58Frustration
making change under pressure is stressful and error prone
1 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #59Frustration
sponge keeps vanishing from the player's hand
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #60Frustration
whole team arrested for one body and run restarts
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #61Frustration
controller prompts show keyboard keys and bindings fail
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #62Frustration
placed lamp cannot be removed and glares over the register
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #63Frustration
default sound effects and register sound far too loud
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #64Frustration
sudden vomiting surprises and the mess is hard to clean
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #2Bug
head clips into the register money drawer
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #19Confusion
random vomiting is unexplained and interrupts work
1 of 8 streams · 4 moments
4 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #20Confusion
register checkout interaction feels awkward at first
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #21Confusion
ordering and delivery of new stock is unclear
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #22Confusion
unclear which dirt and surfaces can be cleaned
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #23Confusion
end of day income lines lack explanation
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #24Confusion
messes from hits need unclear extra cleanup
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #25Confusion
closed store state easy to miss
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #26Confusion
shelf stocking with new products is unclear
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #27Confusion
store customization menu is hard to find
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #28Confusion
custom shop name not shown the same for all co-op players
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #29Confusion
no customers arrive right after opening
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #30Confusion
whale wash upgrades hard to find and partly locked
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #31Confusion
end of day terminal location not shown
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #32Confusion
boss hidden under the toilet is confusing at first
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #33Confusion
register wiping task is unexplained
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #34Confusion
two currencies are easy to mix up
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #35Confusion
chef target fish changes between days without warning
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #36Confusion
prices change automatically without explanation
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #37Confusion
customization only available from the main menu
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #38Confusion
shop bell location is hard to find
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #39Confusion
shelf placement preview looks crooked from some angles
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #40Confusion
order terminal does not show units per order
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #41Confusion
unclear whether day can end while a customer is washing
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #42Confusion
crickets audible in an underwater store
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #43Confusion
floor cannot be changed in some rooms
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #65Frustration
mixed opinions on store decoration options
1 of 8 streams · 4 moments
4 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #66Frustration
whale service tool sounds are loud or grating
1 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #67Frustration
no oceania server region for online co-op
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #68Frustration
dumpster lid slam sound is too loud
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #69Frustration
washing machine looks dirty even after cleaning
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #70Frustration
product and unlock prices feel high
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #71Frustration
typing change amounts at the register is fiddly
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #72Frustration
carried items cannot be thrown
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #73Frustration
delivery truck nearly runs over players
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #74Frustration
laundry earns little because cycles take long
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #75Frustration
drop action on q causes accidental drops
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #76Frustration
back room ladder cannot be used
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #77Frustration
whale teeth art does not match whales
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #78Frustration
counter customers lose patience very quickly
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #79Frustration
no storage for overflow product when shelves are full
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #80Frustration
unclear which product ran out on the shelves
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #81Frustration
washing machine breakdown goes unnoticed
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #82Frustration
some stocked products barely sell
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #83Frustration
thrown objects miss and hit furniture
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
Suggestions and comparisons (10)
What players asked for, and which games they compared yours to.
- #91Comparison
washer repair minigame compared to a well known wiring task
2 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #92Comparison
suspicion and police levels likened to a crime game wanted system
2 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #84Suggestion
whale wash price cannot be set and pays little
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #85Suggestion
dumpster placed too far at the back
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #86Suggestion
electric lighting feels out of place underwater
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #87Suggestion
add cover such as bubbles for stealthy fish grabs
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #88Suggestion
wish for dental care products for whales
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #89Suggestion
no proper storage area for stock
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #90Suggestion
condiment range limited to mustard
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #93Comparison
concept reads as an alien shop game with sharks
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
What landed (31)
Moments players clearly enjoyed.
- #94Highlight
orca police design is a fun reveal
2 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #95Highlight
in-store radio music is enjoyed
2 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #96Highlight
customer fish designs look appealing
2 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #97Highlight
cozy chill atmosphere wins the group over
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #98Highlight
emotes and large hat selection are enjoyed
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #99Highlight
delivery truck arrival and departure behaviour
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #100Highlight
goofy shark character look gets laughs
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #101Highlight
seating by the washer is a nice touch
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #102Highlight
daily suspicion reset is welcome
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #103Highlight
co-op curtain handling in the back room works well
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #104Highlight
trash bag upgrade speeds up cleanup
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #105Highlight
floor decor changes update live for teammates
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #106Highlight
main menu looks cute
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #107Highlight
shop interior impresses on first entry
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #108Highlight
construction mode is liked
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #109Highlight
shark chef visible below the toilet is a fun detail
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #110Highlight
whale wash station is fun but spraying length unclear
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #111Highlight
fish customers swim nicely through the store
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #112Highlight
whale wash sign art liked
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #113Highlight
fast swimming speed feels good
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #114Highlight
managing pricing and orders from one computer is liked
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #115Highlight
hands on washer repair minigame is a pleasant surprise
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #116Highlight
cartoon reference in the cleaning tools lands well
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #117Highlight
store renovation looks good
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #118Highlight
solo play option appreciated in the demo
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #119Highlight
purple bubbles when wiping surfaces liked
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #120Highlight
stock deliveries and underwater supply ship well received
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #121Highlight
disguise with shark eyes poking out is funny
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #122Highlight
shark's shadow on seabed looks good
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #123Highlight
having to avoid witnesses while hunting is enjoyed
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #124Highlight
selling bottled water underwater is a fun joke
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
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