'Mecha Chameleon,' the Hide-and-Seek Game with a Splash of Color, Hits 15 Million Units Sold
The indie title Mecha Chameleon has achieved viral success, selling 15 million copies in under 30 days.
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📍 How it ended
Mecha Chameleon, an indie hide-and-seek game created by two developers in two months, sold 15 million copies in less than 30 days. The title outsold one of Nintendo's biggest hits and sparked questions regarding a potential PS5 release.
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The brief
Mecha Chameleon, a hide-and-seek game where players paint themselves to hide, has reached 15 million units sold. The title was developed by two indie developers over a period of two months and is priced at $5.
Coverage from Eurogamer.net, Windows Central, and Inven Global highlights the game's rapid sales milestone and its indie origins. Polygon.com notes that the Steam game has outsold one of Nintendo's largest hits.
Future developments may include potential platform expansions, as PlayStation Universe has raised questions regarding a possible release for the PS5.
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Quick answers
How many copies of Mecha Chameleon have been sold?
The game has sold 15 million copies.
Who developed the game and how long did it take?
Two indie developers created the game in two months.
What is the price of the game?
The game is priced at $5.
Coverage (6)
- Is Meccha Chameleon Coming To PS5? PlayStation Universe · 22d ago
- Viral indie hide-and-seek hit Meccha Chameleon tops another milestone, selling 15 million copies in less than 30 days Eurogamer.net · 22d ago
- Two indie devs spent 2 months making a $5 game about painting yourself to hide and its sold 15 million copies Windows Central · 22d ago
- Steam game made in two months outsells one of NIntendo's biggest hits Polygon.com · 22d ago
- 2026’s top games by copies sold (so far) The Alinea Insight newsletter · 22d ago
- 'Mecha Chameleon,' the Hide-and-Seek Game with a Splash of Color, Hits 15 Million Units Sold Inven Global · 22d ago
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