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Steam Next Fest is currently underway, and enthusiasts have encountered numerous engaging independent titles. Yet, one is particularly notable for its quirky concept. Named Unko Technica, this old-school styled platformer includes a hero that is truly a dung trying to navigate to a restroom. As a fun fact, "Unko" translates to "poop."

The gameplay is easy to grasp: press a jump control. Throughout 150 challenges, encounter tough enemies and access a store to acquire customizations for your fecal avatar.

Plan your jumps precisely, as a wrong move forces beginning again. Jump on bubbles to hurl the poop higher, traverse crumbling surfaces, and interact with switches to open secret routes. Collect UN-KOINS for buying more difficult game content as the action ramps up.

Graphically, the game boasts vibrant level designs and an amazing music score. Its minimalist visual style with morphing abstract forms could recall gamers of classic titles like Earthbound.

Even though hard to name similar titles where you play as a piece of feces, video games have long included fecal matter. For example, in Death Stranding, you can create grenades from protagonist excrement. Games like Palworld and Ark: Survival Evolved employ manure as fertilizer. And of course, this theme shows up heavily in the adventure The Stick of Truth.

Regardless of its humorous concept, Unko Technica has already received notable accolades, like being named best at Bandai Namco's GYAAR Studio in 2023. A playable preview is available at present on Steam, with the final release set to arrive on Steam on November 19.