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Steam Next Fest is now live, and gamers have discovered a variety of interesting independent titles. However, one catches the eye for its quirky concept. Named Unko Technica, this old-school styled jumping adventure lets you play a protagonist that is truly a piece of poop striving to navigate to a restroom. In case you're wondering, "Unko" translates to "poop."

The gameplay is easy to grasp: press a single jump button. Throughout numerous levels, you'll face boss fights and visit a market to purchase outfits for your fecal avatar.

Time your actions precisely, as a error requires starting over. Leap using air pockets to launch the poop higher, navigate disappearing platforms, and activate buttons to reveal secret routes. Collect coins to purchase more difficult stages in which gameplay ramps up.

In terms of design, the demo shows off vibrant stages and a killer music score. The retro art featuring moving basic polygons evokes memories of players of beloved games like Earthbound.

While it's hard to name similar titles where you are a dung character, interactive entertainment frequently incorporated toilet humor. As an illustration, in Death Stranding, you can make grenades from character waste. Examples include Palworld and Ark: Survival Evolved use manure as fertilizer. And of course, this theme is present heavily in the South Park RPG The Stick of Truth.

Despite its silly premise, Unko Technica has already received impressive awards, such as being named best at a major publisher's game competition in 2023. A playable preview is available now on Steam, with the final release planned to debut on Steam on November 19.