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Steam Next Fest is in full swing, and enthusiasts have found numerous engaging indie games. Yet, one stands out for its offbeat concept. Titled Unko Technica, this retro-inspired jumping adventure lets you play a protagonist that is actually a turd attempting to travel to a commode. For those curious, "Unko" means "poop."

How you interact is easy to grasp: just use a jump control. Throughout one hundred fifty challenges, battle boss fights and unlock a market to acquire outfits for your fecal avatar.

Plan your jumps precisely, since one mistake requires restarting the level. Jump using floating orbs to propel the poop higher, cross disappearing platforms, and interact with buttons to open secret routes. Earn UN-KOINS and use them on tougher levels in which gameplay intensifies.

Graphically, the game features eye-catching environments and an amazing background music. The simple art featuring moving abstract forms may remind fans of beloved games like Earthbound.

Although difficult to think of similar titles where you are a coiled turd, video games frequently featured scatological themes. For instance, in Death Stranding, players craft throwables from protagonist waste. Games like Palworld and Ark: Survival Evolved use feces as fertilizer. Naturally, fecal references shows up extensively in Obsidian's South Park RPG The Stick of Truth.

Regardless of its humorous premise, Unko Technica has already garnered impressive recognition, like taking top honors at Bandai Namco's indie contest in 2023. This trial version is ready at present on Steam, with the final release scheduled to debut on Steam on November 19.