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Steam Next Fest is currently underway, and players have encountered plenty of engaging creations from small studios. But, one catches the eye for its unconventional concept. Called Unko Technica, this old-school styled platformer features a protagonist that is actually a piece of poop attempting to navigate to a toilet. As a fun fact, "Unko" is Japanese for "poop."

Player controls is straightforward: press a jump control. Across numerous challenges, you'll face tough enemies and unlock a market to purchase outfits for your fecal avatar.

Time your movements with caution, since one error requires starting over. Leap using bubbles to launch the poop upward, navigate fragile ledges, and activate switches to reveal hidden paths. Collect currency for buying tougher game content as gameplay ramps up.

In terms of design, the game shows off neon environments and catchy music score. Its minimalist visual style featuring morphing basic polygons evokes memories of gamers of old favorites like Earthbound.

While it's difficult to think of previous releases where you play as a dung character, video games frequently featured fecal matter. For instance, in Death Stranding, you can make grenades from protagonist droppings. Examples include Palworld and Ark: Survival Evolved employ manure as plant food. Unsurprisingly, this theme is present extensively in the role-playing game The Stick of Truth.

Putting aside its humorous idea, Unko Technica has already garnered significant awards, including winning at a major publisher's game competition in 2023. The demo is accessible currently on Steam, with the final release planned to arrive on computers this November.