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LEMORION is actively updating Meccha Chameleon with new maps and collaborations, following the game's rapid sales of over 15 million copies within a month of launch.

Synthesized from 4 Yomimono stories · updated Jul 13

LEMORION, a solo developer, launched the multiplayer hide-and-seek game Meccha Chameleon on Steam on June 10, 2026. The game sold over 500,000 copies in its first two days and reached over 15 million sales by July 5. LEMORION credited HAGANEIRO as a co-creator of the title.

Since launch, LEMORION has released several updates. On July 11, update 2.6.0 added a collaboration map themed around YouTuber HIKAKIN, called HIKAKIN Museum, along with special gimmicks and items. The next day, a further update added an Egypt map and a toggle for random map selection. Other additions include alpha controller support, region tags for Japan, South Korea, and East Asia, and an adjustment expanding the hunter's field of view from 100 to 105. The Penguin Hotel map also received random elements.

Meccha Chameleon is available for 790 yen on PC via Steam and supports the cloud gaming service GeForce NOW. LEMORION previously developed the games Penguin Hotel and Death Burger. The developer continues to support the game post-launch with new content and features.

Key facts

Developer
LEMORION is a solo developer.
Co-creator
HAGANEIRO is credited as a co-creator of Meccha Chameleon.
Previous games
LEMORION previously developed Penguin Hotel and Death Burger.
Launch date
Meccha Chameleon launched on Steam on June 10, 2026.
Sales milestone
The game sold over 500,000 copies in two days after launch.
Sales milestone
By July 5, 2026, Meccha Chameleon had sold over 15 million copies.
Collaboration map
Update 2.6.0 added the HIKAKIN Museum collaboration map themed around YouTuber HIKAKIN.
New map
An Egypt map was added on July 11-12, 2026.
Price
Meccha Chameleon is available for 790 yen on Steam.
Cloud gaming support
The game supports the cloud gaming service GeForce NOW.

Timeline

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Facts

Announced
Meccha Chameleon surpassed 500,000 sales · 2026-06-12
Announced
Meccha Chameleon will launch on PC via Steam on June 10 · 2026-05-27

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  • Confirmed Meccha Chameleon will launch on PC via Steam on June 10 May 28 · source

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Jul 13

Meccha Chameleon Adds Hikakin Collaboration Map and Egypt Stage

Developer LEMORION added two new maps to the hide-and-seek game Meccha Chameleon on July 11-12, 2026: a collaboration map with YouTuber Hikakin called HIKAKIN Museum, and a new map Egypt. The update also introduces a toggle for random map selection, alpha controller support, region tags, and random elements to the Penguin Hotel map.

Jul 11

Meccha Chameleon Update Adds HIKAKIN Museum Collaboration Map

On July 11, 2026, developers LEMORION and HAGANEIRO released update 2.6.0 for the drawing hide-and-seek game Meccha Chameleon, adding the official collaboration map "HIKAKIN Museum." The map is themed around YouTuber HIKAKIN and includes photos of HIKAKIN and his brother SEIKIN, as well as items such as misokin and ONICHA. Special collaboration-exclusive gimmicks are also included. The update also introduces a controller support alpha version, though UI operations are not supported. Region tags for Japan, South Korea, and East Asia were added, a bug fix for hit detection when the doppelganger was hidden, and an adjustment expanding the hunter's field of view from 100 to 105. Meccha Chameleon launched on Steam on June 10, 2026, and by July 5 had sold over 15 million copies. The game is available for 790 yen on PC (Steam) and supports the cloud gaming service GeForce NOW. The collaboration with HIKAKIN was previously teased under the label "collaboration with a famous Japanese person."

Jun 12

Meccha Chameleon Surpasses 500,000 Sales on Steam in Two Days

Developer LEMORION announced on June 12 that the multiplayer hide-and-seek game 'Meccha Chameleon' has sold over 500,000 copies on PC (Steam) within two days of its June 10 release. The game, where players paint their plain white characters to camouflage against 3D environments, reached 200,000 sales on its first day and 500,000 by the second. According to SteamDB, concurrent players peaked at around 40,000 on June 12. The title ranks 7th on Steam's global top sellers chart and 3rd in Japan. User reviews on Steam are 'Mostly Positive' (74% positive out of 1,560 reviews), with English reviews making up 65.5% of the total. LEMORION, who previously developed 'Penguin Hotel' and 'Death Burger', credited HAGANEIRO as a co-creator. An update planned for the next few days will add a point system tied to being in the hunter's field of view, a new official map, and two new poses. A 20% launch discount (632 yen, regular 790 yen) runs until June 17.

May 27

Meccha Chameleon Hide-And-Seek Game Launches June 10 on Steam

Solo developer LEMORION announced that the multiplayer hide-and-seek game Meccha Chameleon will launch on PC via Steam on June 10. Players paint their avatars' white bodies to blend into backgrounds, using drawing skill and creativity to avoid the oni team. The game supports up to 10 players and offers three modes.