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Steam Next Fest is currently underway, and gamers have discovered numerous entertaining creations from small studios. However, one catches the eye for its offbeat concept. Titled Unko Technica, this retro-inspired platformer features a protagonist that is actually a dung trying to travel to a restroom. In case you're wondering, "Unko" is Japanese for "poop."

Player controls is straightforward: you only need a single jump button. Throughout 150 stages, encounter boss fights and unlock a market to purchase customizations for your poop character.

Plan your actions precisely, as a error requires restarting the level. Jump using air pockets to propel yourself higher, navigate fragile platforms, and touch switches to unlock new areas. Gather currency for buying tougher levels as gameplay gets crazy.

Graphically, the game shows off vibrant level designs and catchy soundtrack. Its minimalist graphics with moving abstract forms may remind gamers of beloved games like Earthbound.

Even though hard to think of previous releases where you control a coiled turd, interactive entertainment often featured scatological themes. For example, in Death Stranding, you can craft explosives from character excrement. Games like Palworld and Ark: Survival Evolved use feces as plant food. Unsurprisingly, this theme appears a lot in the role-playing game The Stick of Truth.

Putting aside its silly premise, Unko Technica has already garnered significant recognition, including being named best at a major publisher's GYAAR Studio in 2023. A playable preview is ready at present on Steam, with the full game scheduled to launch on Steam in the fall.