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Steam Next Fest is currently underway, and gamers have found numerous engaging indie games. However, one catches the eye for its quirky concept. Titled Unko Technica, this old-school styled side-scrolling game features a protagonist that is truly a turd trying to travel to a commode. In case you're wondering, "Unko" translates to "poop."

Player controls is simple: you only need a jump control. Across numerous levels, you'll face mini-bosses and unlock a market to purchase customizations for your dung hero.

Execute your jumps carefully, since one mistake requires beginning again. Leap using floating orbs to hurl yourself upward, cross fragile ledges, and interact with buttons to open new areas. Gather UN-KOINS and use them on more difficult game content where gameplay intensifies.

Graphically, the experience boasts eye-catching level designs and an amazing background music. Its minimalist art featuring morphing geometric shapes could recall gamers of old favorites like Earthbound.

Even though tough to name similar titles where you play as a coiled turd, interactive entertainment frequently incorporated toilet humor. For instance, in Death Stranding, players craft throwables from character waste. Titles such as Palworld and Ark: Survival Evolved employ manure as plant food. Unsurprisingly, this theme is present extensively in the South Park RPG The Stick of Truth.

Putting aside its humorous premise, Unko Technica has already garnered significant accolades, such as taking top honors at a major publisher's GYAAR Studio in 2023. A playable preview is ready currently on Steam, with the final release set to debut on PC in the fall.