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Steam Next Fest is in full swing, and enthusiasts have found a variety of interesting independent titles. However, one is particularly notable for its offbeat concept. Titled Unko Technica, this retro-inspired platformer includes a character that is literally a dung attempting to navigate to a restroom. In case you're wondering, "Unko" translates to "poop."

Player controls is straightforward: you only need a jump control. Across one hundred fifty stages, you'll face boss fights and visit a shop to acquire outfits for your fecal avatar.

Execute your movements precisely, as a mistake forces restarting the level. Bounce on floating orbs to hurl yourself to new heights, cross disappearing surfaces, and interact with switches to unlock secret routes. Earn UN-KOINS and use them on challenging game content where gameplay gets crazy.

Graphically, the demo features vibrant stages and an amazing soundtrack. Its minimalist visual style with shifting abstract forms may remind fans of old favorites like Earthbound.

Although tough to name previous releases where you are a coiled turd, gaming frequently featured toilet humor. For example, in Death Stranding, players craft grenades from character waste. Games like Palworld and Ark: Survival Evolved employ feces as plant food. Unsurprisingly, this theme shows up extensively in Obsidian's adventure The Stick of Truth.

Regardless of its goofy concept, Unko Technica has already received significant recognition, such as taking top honors at Bandai Namco's game competition in 2023. This trial version is accessible currently on Steam, with the full game scheduled to arrive on Steam in the fall.