Exploring an Unusual Steam Demo: Playing as a Piece of Feces with the Goal to Reach the Toilet

Steam Next Fest is currently underway, and enthusiasts have found numerous entertaining independent titles. However, one catches the eye for its offbeat concept. Named Unko Technica, this classic-feel side-scrolling game lets you play a hero that is actually a piece of poop trying to navigate to a commode. In case you're wondering, "Unko" is Japanese for "poop."

The gameplay is easy to grasp: you only need a jump control. Across numerous levels, you'll face boss fights and access a store to acquire skins for your fecal avatar.

Time your movements with caution, as a error forces starting over. Leap off bubbles to launch your character to new heights, navigate crumbling surfaces, and interact with triggers to reveal hidden paths. Earn UN-KOINS and use them on tougher stages in which things ramps up.

Graphically, the experience boasts vibrant environments and a killer soundtrack. The retro visual style featuring moving basic polygons evokes memories of gamers of beloved games like Earthbound.

Although hard to recall previous releases where you control a piece of feces, gaming have long included fecal matter. For example, in Death Stranding, you can craft throwables from character waste. Examples include Palworld and Ark: Survival Evolved employ dung as plant food. Naturally, this theme is present extensively in Obsidian's adventure The Stick of Truth.

Regardless of its humorous idea, Unko Technica has already garnered notable recognition, including being named best at a major publisher's indie contest in 2023. The demo is ready now on Steam, with the full game scheduled to launch on PC on November 19.