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Steam Next Fest is in full swing, and players have discovered plenty of entertaining creations from small studios. However, one is particularly notable for its offbeat concept. Named Unko Technica, this classic-feel jumping adventure lets you play a protagonist that is actually a turd trying to navigate to a restroom. For those curious, "Unko" is Japanese for "poop."

Player controls is straightforward: just use a single jump button. In numerous levels, you'll face boss fights and visit a store to buy outfits for your fecal avatar.

Execute your jumps precisely, as a error means restarting the level. Leap using bubbles to propel the poop to new heights, cross fragile surfaces, and interact with buttons to unlock hidden paths. Gather currency to purchase more difficult game content in which gameplay intensifies.

In terms of design, the game features eye-catching stages and a killer soundtrack. Its minimalist art with moving basic polygons could recall gamers of old favorites like Earthbound.

While it's tough to recall similar titles where you play as a piece of feces, gaming have long incorporated toilet humor. For example, in Death Stranding, you can make throwables from protagonist waste. Titles such as Palworld and Ark: Survival Evolved utilize dung as soil enrichment. Naturally, such content is present heavily in Obsidian's South Park RPG The Stick of Truth.

Regardless of its humorous premise, Unko Technica has already received impressive recognition, like winning at Bandai Namco's indie contest in 2023. The demo is accessible now on Steam, with the full game scheduled to launch on computers in the fall.