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Steam Next Fest is in full swing, and enthusiasts have discovered a variety of interesting independent titles. Yet, one is particularly notable for its offbeat concept. Titled Unko Technica, this classic-feel jumping adventure lets you play a protagonist that is literally a piece of poop striving to navigate to a toilet. In case you're wondering, "Unko" is Japanese for "poop."

Player controls is easy to grasp: press a jump control. Across 150 stages, encounter tough enemies and visit a shop to acquire customizations for your poop character.

Execute your actions with caution, as a error requires starting over. Jump using floating orbs to propel your character upward, navigate crumbling ledges, and interact with buttons to open secret routes. Earn currency and use them on tougher levels where things gets crazy.

Graphically, the game boasts vibrant level designs and an amazing background music. The retro graphics featuring shifting geometric shapes could recall gamers of old favorites like Earthbound.

Even though difficult to recall previous releases where you are a dung character, video games frequently featured toilet humor. For instance, in Death Stranding, you can craft explosives from protagonist droppings. Titles such as Palworld and Ark: Survival Evolved use manure as plant food. And of course, fecal references is present a lot in Obsidian's South Park RPG The Stick of Truth.

Putting aside its humorous premise, Unko Technica has already garnered significant recognition, including taking top honors at Bandai Namco's GYAAR Studio in 2023. A playable preview is accessible at present on Steam, with the complete version set to arrive on computers on November 19.