Unveiling an Unusual Steam Game Trial: Controlling a Poop in a Mission to Arrive at the Toilet

Steam Next Fest is currently underway, and gamers have discovered plenty of entertaining indie games. But, one stands out for its offbeat concept. Named Unko Technica, this retro-inspired jumping adventure lets you play a protagonist that is actually a dung trying to navigate to a toilet. In case you're wondering, "Unko" is Japanese for "poop."

Player controls is easy to grasp: just use a jump control. Across numerous levels, you'll face boss fights and access a market to purchase skins for your fecal avatar.

Time your actions precisely, since one error requires restarting the level. Leap off floating orbs to hurl yourself higher, cross crumbling surfaces, and activate triggers to unlock secret routes. Earn UN-KOINS for buying more difficult game content as the action intensifies.

Visually, the game boasts eye-catching environments and catchy background music. The retro graphics of moving geometric shapes could recall players of old favorites like Earthbound.

Even though tough to recall other games where you play as a coiled turd, video games frequently featured scatological themes. For instance, in Death Stranding, players create throwables from character droppings. Titles such as Palworld and Ark: Survival Evolved utilize manure as soil enrichment. Unsurprisingly, such content shows up a lot in Obsidian's adventure The Stick of Truth.

Despite its silly idea, Unko Technica has already received significant accolades, such as winning at Bandai Namco's GYAAR Studio in 2023. A playable preview is accessible at present on Steam, with the full game set to debut on Steam on November 19.