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Steam Next Fest is currently underway, and enthusiasts have discovered a variety of engaging creations from small studios. However, one catches the eye for its offbeat concept. Named Unko Technica, this retro-inspired platformer lets you play a hero that is actually a piece of poop trying to navigate to a restroom. As a fun fact, "Unko" means "poop."

The gameplay is straightforward: you only need a jump control. Throughout numerous challenges, you'll face boss fights and unlock a shop to buy skins for your poop character.

Plan your jumps precisely, as a error requires restarting the level. Jump off air pockets to launch the poop to new heights, traverse fragile surfaces, and activate triggers to open new areas. Gather coins to purchase challenging game content as gameplay intensifies.

Visually, the experience features eye-catching stages and a killer soundtrack. Its minimalist visual style featuring moving geometric shapes may remind fans of classic titles like Earthbound.

While it's tough to recall other games where you play as a piece of feces, gaming have long incorporated scatological themes. As an illustration, in Death Stranding, you can craft explosives from character excrement. Titles such as Palworld and Ark: Survival Evolved employ feces as fertilizer. Naturally, such content shows up a lot in Obsidian's South Park RPG The Stick of Truth.

Despite its goofy concept, Unko Technica has already earned impressive awards, like winning at Bandai Namco's indie contest in 2023. A playable preview is available now on Steam, with the full game set to arrive on computers in the fall.