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Steam Next Fest is in full swing, and enthusiasts have discovered a variety of engaging creations from small studios. However, one is particularly notable for its quirky concept. Named Unko Technica, this old-school styled jumping adventure includes a hero that is literally a turd attempting to travel to a commode. For those curious, "Unko" translates to "poop."

The gameplay is simple: you only need a one button to leap. In 150 stages, you'll face mini-bosses and access a market to acquire outfits for your dung hero.

Time your actions precisely, since one wrong move means starting over. Leap on bubbles to propel yourself to new heights, navigate fragile surfaces, and activate triggers to reveal secret routes. Gather coins and use them on tougher game content in which the action intensifies.

In terms of design, the demo features eye-catching environments and catchy music score. The retro visual style featuring moving basic polygons may remind gamers of beloved games like Earthbound.

While it's hard to think of other games where you control a dung character, gaming frequently included fecal matter. As an illustration, in Death Stranding, players craft explosives from protagonist waste. Titles such as Palworld and Ark: Survival Evolved employ dung as soil enrichment. Naturally, this theme appears extensively in Obsidian's South Park RPG The Stick of Truth.

Despite its humorous concept, Unko Technica has already garnered significant recognition, such as being named best at a major publisher's GYAAR Studio in 2023. A playable preview is available currently on Steam, with the complete version scheduled to arrive on PC in the fall.