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Steam Next Fest is currently underway, and gamers have discovered plenty of interesting independent titles. However, one is particularly notable for its quirky concept. Called Unko Technica, this old-school styled side-scrolling game features a protagonist that is literally a dung striving to travel to a commode. For those curious, "Unko" translates to "poop."

Player controls is simple: just use a single jump button. Throughout numerous levels, encounter boss fights and access a shop to buy outfits for your dung hero.

Plan your movements carefully, as a error means restarting the level. Bounce using floating orbs to propel yourself to new heights, navigate fragile platforms, and activate buttons to open hidden paths. Earn UN-KOINS to purchase more difficult levels where the action ramps up.

Visually, the demo boasts neon level designs and catchy soundtrack. Its minimalist art of morphing geometric shapes evokes memories of fans of beloved games like Earthbound.

While it's difficult to think of similar titles where you control a coiled turd, gaming have long included toilet humor. For example, in Death Stranding, you can craft grenades from protagonist droppings. Games like Palworld and Ark: Survival Evolved utilize manure as plant food. Naturally, this theme shows up a lot in the South Park RPG The Stick of Truth.

Regardless of its humorous premise, Unko Technica has already received notable recognition, like taking top honors at a major publisher's GYAAR Studio in 2023. The demo is ready currently on Steam, with the final release scheduled to arrive on PC on November 19.