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Steam Next Fest is in full swing, and gamers have found plenty of engaging independent titles. But, one is particularly notable for its quirky concept. Titled Unko Technica, this retro-inspired jumping adventure features a hero that is literally a piece of poop trying to make its way to a toilet. For those curious, "Unko" translates to "poop."

How you interact is simple: just use a jump control. Throughout 150 challenges, battle mini-bosses and visit a market to acquire customizations for your poop character.

Time your actions carefully, since one wrong move means restarting the level. Jump off floating orbs to launch your character higher, traverse disappearing ledges, and touch buttons to open new areas. Collect UN-KOINS and use them on more difficult levels in which the action ramps up.

In terms of design, the game shows off neon environments and catchy music score. The simple art featuring moving basic polygons may remind gamers of old favorites like Earthbound.

While it's hard to name previous releases where you control a coiled turd, gaming have long included scatological themes. For example, in Death Stranding, players craft explosives from character excrement. Games like Palworld and Ark: Survival Evolved use manure as plant food. Naturally, such content is present heavily in Obsidian's South Park RPG The Stick of Truth.

Despite its silly concept, Unko Technica has already received impressive accolades, such as taking top honors at Bandai Namco's game competition in 2023. The demo is accessible now on Steam, with the complete version scheduled to debut on PC in the fall.