Unveiling an Unusual Steam Game Trial: Controlling a Turdy Character on a Quest to Arrive at the Toilet
Steam Next Fest is now live, and players have discovered plenty of entertaining creations from small studios. Yet, one stands out for its offbeat concept. Named Unko Technica, this retro-inspired side-scrolling game lets you play a hero that is actually a turd striving to navigate to a toilet. For those curious, "Unko" is Japanese for "poop."
The gameplay is straightforward: just use a jump control. Throughout numerous levels, battle tough enemies and visit a market to purchase skins for your dung hero.
Time your movements with caution, as a error means restarting the level. Jump on bubbles to hurl your character to new heights, cross fragile ledges, and touch triggers to open new areas. Gather coins and use them on challenging game content where gameplay ramps up.
In terms of design, the experience boasts eye-catching environments and a killer music score. Its minimalist art with moving basic polygons may remind gamers of old favorites like Earthbound.
Although hard to think of similar titles where you control a coiled turd, video games frequently included scatological themes. For instance, in Death Stranding, you can make explosives from character waste. Titles such as Palworld and Ark: Survival Evolved use dung as fertilizer. Naturally, this theme shows up a lot in the South Park RPG The Stick of Truth.
Putting aside its goofy concept, Unko Technica has already garnered significant awards, including winning at Bandai Namco's indie contest in 2023. This trial version is accessible now on Steam, with the full game set to arrive on Steam this November.