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Steam Next Fest is currently underway, and enthusiasts have encountered plenty of engaging indie games. However, one stands out for its quirky concept. Named Unko Technica, this classic-feel platformer includes a character that is literally a dung striving to make its way to a restroom. In case you're wondering, "Unko" translates to "poop."

How you interact is easy to grasp: you only need a jump control. Throughout numerous challenges, encounter boss fights and access a shop to purchase outfits for your poop character.

Plan your movements precisely, since one error means beginning again. Bounce off air pockets to propel your character upward, cross disappearing ledges, and activate buttons to open secret routes. Collect UN-KOINS for buying tougher game content in which gameplay intensifies.

Graphically, the experience boasts neon level designs and an amazing soundtrack. The retro visual style of shifting basic polygons could recall gamers of beloved games like Earthbound.

While it's tough to think of other games where you control a piece of feces, video games have long featured scatological themes. As an illustration, in Death Stranding, players craft throwables from protagonist waste. Games like Palworld and Ark: Survival Evolved use manure as plant food. Unsurprisingly, such content shows up a lot in the role-playing game The Stick of Truth.

Regardless of its goofy premise, Unko Technica has already earned impressive awards, such as being named best at a major publisher's indie contest in 2023. This trial version is accessible at present on Steam, with the full game set to launch on PC in the fall.