Meccha Chameleon Surpasses 2 Million Sales on Steam
Originally published Jun 17, 2026
By Ford James · Polygon
AI-generated summary based on Polygon · Aggregated by GamingCurve · Human-reviewed and approved on Jun 17, 2026
Key points
- Meccha Chameleon is a multiplayer game where players use a painting mechanic to camouflage themselves in environments.
- The game has sold over two million copies and earned nearly $10 million in just days of release.
- It has drawn comparisons to Prop Hunt due to its hide-and-seek gameplay with a twist of artistic camouflage.
- Meccha Chameleon is priced at $5.99 and is currently exclusive to Steam.
- The game's success is attributed to its novelty, accessibility, and viral social media exposure.
Meccha Chameleon, a new indie game developed by lemorion_1224, has rapidly gained popularity on Steam. Since its release, it has sold over two million copies and generated nearly $10 million in revenue. The game's success is attributed to its unique painting-based camouflage mechanic and social media-driven viral exposure. Players hide in environments by painting themselves to blend in, drawing comparisons to Prop Hunt. The game's low price point and accessibility have also contributed to its rapid rise in popularity.
Read the original story: Polygon — by Ford James