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Steam Next Fest is now live, and gamers have encountered plenty of interesting indie games. However, one stands out for its offbeat concept. Named Unko Technica, this old-school styled side-scrolling game lets you play a protagonist that is actually a turd trying to make its way to a toilet. In case you're wondering, "Unko" translates to "poop."

The gameplay is easy to grasp: just use a single jump button. Across one hundred fifty challenges, you'll face tough enemies and unlock a shop to acquire outfits for your dung hero.

Time your actions carefully, since one mistake forces restarting the level. Bounce using air pockets to propel the poop upward, cross crumbling ledges, and touch triggers to reveal secret routes. Earn currency to purchase tougher stages in which the action intensifies.

Visually, the game features eye-catching environments and catchy soundtrack. Its minimalist graphics with moving geometric shapes evokes memories of fans of beloved games like Earthbound.

Although tough to name previous releases where you play as a piece of feces, gaming have long featured scatological themes. For example, in Death Stranding, players make throwables from character excrement. Games like Palworld and Ark: Survival Evolved utilize manure as plant food. And of course, such content appears heavily in Obsidian's role-playing game The Stick of Truth.

Regardless of its goofy premise, Unko Technica has already garnered notable accolades, like winning at Bandai Namco's indie contest in 2023. The demo is accessible currently on Steam, with the full game set to arrive on Steam in the fall.