Diving into a Bizarre Steam Demo: Controlling a Poop with the Goal to Find the Toilet
Steam Next Fest is in full swing, and gamers have found plenty of engaging creations from small studios. However, one stands out for its unconventional concept. Called Unko Technica, this old-school styled jumping adventure features a hero that is actually a turd trying to travel to a commode. For those curious, "Unko" translates to "poop."
The gameplay is straightforward: just use a one button to leap. Across one hundred fifty challenges, you'll face boss fights and access a shop to acquire skins for your poop character.
Execute your actions with caution, since one error means starting over. Bounce off floating orbs to propel your character higher, navigate crumbling ledges, and interact with triggers to open new areas. Collect coins for buying more difficult game content where gameplay gets crazy.
Visually, the game shows off neon stages and an amazing music score. The simple visual style of shifting geometric shapes evokes memories of fans of classic titles like Earthbound.
Even though tough to think of previous releases where you are a piece of feces, gaming often featured fecal matter. For example, in Death Stranding, you can create throwables from character excrement. Titles such as Palworld and Ark: Survival Evolved use feces as plant food. Unsurprisingly, such content shows up a lot in the role-playing game The Stick of Truth.
Putting aside its humorous premise, Unko Technica has already earned significant accolades, such as being named best at a major publisher's indie contest in 2023. A playable preview is accessible currently on Steam, with the complete version set to launch on PC in the fall.