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Steam Next Fest is in full swing, and enthusiasts have discovered plenty of entertaining creations from small studios. But, one is particularly notable for its unconventional concept. Titled Unko Technica, this classic-feel side-scrolling game lets you play a character that is literally a turd striving to make its way to a commode. For those curious, "Unko" is Japanese for "poop."

Player controls is straightforward: press a single jump button. In 150 stages, you'll face tough enemies and unlock a store to purchase outfits for your dung hero.

Time your movements precisely, since one error means starting over. Jump using air pockets to hurl yourself higher, traverse fragile ledges, and touch triggers to unlock hidden paths. Earn UN-KOINS to purchase tougher levels where gameplay ramps up.

In terms of design, the game boasts neon stages and a killer music score. The simple visual style with shifting abstract forms evokes memories of fans of beloved games like Earthbound.

While it's tough to think of other games where you control a dung character, video games have long featured fecal matter. As an illustration, in Death Stranding, players craft grenades from protagonist droppings. Titles such as Palworld and Ark: Survival Evolved utilize dung as fertilizer. And of course, such content appears a lot in the adventure The Stick of Truth.

Despite its goofy concept, Unko Technica has already received impressive awards, such as being named best at Bandai Namco's indie contest in 2023. The demo is accessible currently on Steam, with the final release set to launch on computers on November 19.