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Steam Next Fest is now live, and gamers have encountered plenty of interesting indie games. But, one stands out for its quirky concept. Titled Unko Technica, this classic-feel platformer includes a character that is actually a turd striving to make its way to a commode. In case you're wondering, "Unko" is Japanese for "poop."

The gameplay is easy to grasp: press a single jump button. Throughout numerous challenges, you'll face boss fights and visit a market to buy outfits for your fecal avatar.

Execute your movements with caution, as a error means beginning again. Leap off floating orbs to hurl the poop higher, navigate fragile platforms, and touch buttons to unlock secret routes. Collect coins to purchase tougher game content where gameplay intensifies.

In terms of design, the demo features eye-catching level designs and a killer background music. The retro graphics with moving abstract forms may remind fans of beloved games like Earthbound.

While it's hard to think of other games where you control a dung character, interactive entertainment frequently incorporated scatological themes. For instance, in Death Stranding, you can make explosives from protagonist excrement. Examples include Palworld and Ark: Survival Evolved employ dung as fertilizer. Naturally, this theme shows up extensively in the adventure The Stick of Truth.

Putting aside its silly concept, Unko Technica has already garnered impressive recognition, such as being named best at a major publisher's game competition in 2023. This trial version is accessible now on Steam, with the final release scheduled to arrive on Steam this November.