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Steam Next Fest is in full swing, and gamers have found a variety of interesting creations from small studios. But, one is particularly notable for its quirky concept. Called Unko Technica, this classic-feel side-scrolling game lets you play a character that is truly a piece of poop striving to make its way to a restroom. In case you're wondering, "Unko" translates to "poop."

The gameplay is simple: press a single jump button. In one hundred fifty challenges, you'll face boss fights and access a shop to purchase customizations for your dung hero.

Execute your actions precisely, since one mistake forces starting over. Leap off floating orbs to propel the poop to new heights, traverse crumbling ledges, and interact with switches to unlock secret routes. Earn UN-KOINS for buying challenging levels as things intensifies.

In terms of design, the game boasts vibrant stages and catchy music score. Its minimalist visual style with shifting abstract forms could recall gamers of beloved games like Earthbound.

While it's tough to recall other games where you play as a dung character, video games frequently included scatological themes. As an illustration, in Death Stranding, players make throwables from character excrement. Games like Palworld and Ark: Survival Evolved use feces as soil enrichment. And of course, such content appears heavily in the role-playing game The Stick of Truth.

Putting aside its goofy premise, Unko Technica has already garnered notable recognition, including being named best at Bandai Namco's indie contest in 2023. A playable preview is accessible currently on Steam, with the complete version set to arrive on PC in the fall.