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Steam Next Fest is currently underway, and players have encountered plenty of engaging creations from small studios. Yet, one stands out for its quirky concept. Called Unko Technica, this retro-inspired jumping adventure lets you play a character that is truly a turd striving to make its way to a restroom. In case you're wondering, "Unko" translates to "poop."

The gameplay is easy to grasp: press a single jump button. In 150 challenges, battle mini-bosses and access a market to purchase outfits for your fecal avatar.

Time your movements precisely, as a wrong move requires restarting the level. Leap on air pockets to hurl your character upward, traverse disappearing ledges, and activate triggers to unlock hidden paths. Collect UN-KOINS to purchase tougher levels where the action intensifies.

Graphically, the experience boasts vibrant environments and a killer music score. The simple graphics with shifting abstract forms may remind fans of beloved games like Earthbound.

Although difficult to think of other games where you control a coiled turd, video games have long featured fecal matter. As an illustration, in Death Stranding, players make explosives from character waste. Games like Palworld and Ark: Survival Evolved use feces as fertilizer. Unsurprisingly, fecal references shows up a lot in Obsidian's role-playing game The Stick of Truth.

Regardless of its silly idea, Unko Technica has already garnered notable accolades, including winning at a major publisher's game competition in 2023. This trial version is available now on Steam, with the full game planned to launch on Steam on November 19.