Meccha Chameleon indie game faces surge in clone games

The Japanese indie game ‘Meccha Chameleon’ has experienced a surge in popularity on Steam, featuring a multiplayer hide-and-seek mechanic where players use camouflage to hide from hunters.

However, following its success, a massive influx of clone games has appeared on a free-to-play game creation platform. These clones replicate the original’s systems and designs so extensively that their combined active player count has reportedly surpassed that of the original Steam version. This situation has sparked significant discussion and frustration among international gaming communities regarding the rapid theft and consumption of original creative ideas.