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Steam Next Fest is in full swing, and enthusiasts have found numerous entertaining independent titles. Yet, one is particularly notable for its unconventional concept. Named Unko Technica, this classic-feel platformer lets you play a character that is truly a piece of poop trying to travel to a toilet. For those curious, "Unko" means "poop."

The gameplay is simple: press a one button to leap. In 150 stages, battle tough enemies and visit a market to acquire customizations for your dung hero.

Execute your movements precisely, since one mistake means starting over. Leap off bubbles to launch your character upward, cross disappearing platforms, and touch switches to open secret routes. Gather currency for buying challenging game content as the action gets crazy.

Graphically, the game boasts eye-catching environments and a killer music score. Its minimalist visual style with morphing geometric shapes could recall fans of old favorites like Earthbound.

Even though difficult to name previous releases where you control a piece of feces, interactive entertainment have long featured toilet humor. For example, in Death Stranding, you can create throwables from character droppings. Examples include Palworld and Ark: Survival Evolved employ manure as soil enrichment. And of course, this theme is present a lot in Obsidian's role-playing game The Stick of Truth.

Despite its humorous premise, Unko Technica has already earned significant awards, including being named best at Bandai Namco's indie contest in 2023. A playable preview is accessible at present on Steam, with the final release set to launch on PC in the fall.