# Meccha Chameleon: Sales milestones, security & clones > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/meccha-chameleon-steam-sales-surge > Updated: 2026-08-12T07:31:11.000Z. Sources: 81. Developments: 30. Following its June 2026 launch, Meccha Chameleon reached 15 million sales by late July, driven by its unique hide-and-seek mechanics. The game has maintained high engagement through rapid content updates from developers Lemorion_1224 and Haganeiro, including maps like Penguin Hotel and Osaka, and collaborations such as the HIKAKIN Museum. Recent developments have focused on security and performance. In late July, the developers released version 3.1.0 to patch a critical vulnerability in the Steam Workshop. A malicious community map, “Laser Tag Neon,” was found to contain a Remote Access Trojan that could grant attackers control over Windows PCs. This incident also involved a security breach where an attacker compromised a system engineer’s computer to bypass Discord two-factor authentication, allowing them to seize the official Discord server and ban staff. The developers confirmed the core game code remained secure. To support its massive player base, update 3.3.3 introduced a performance mode to improve frame rates on lower-end hardware, and update 3.5.0 added a collaboration map featuring underground corridors and horror elements based on the indie title 8th Exit. Despite its success, the game faces significant challenges from intellectual property issues. A surge of clone games on a free-to-play creation platform has replicated the original’s systems so extensively that their combined active player count has reportedly surpassed the original Steam version, sparking international debate over the theft of creative ideas. By early August, the game’s commercial momentum accelerated. It reached 20 million copies sold within two months of its debut, placing it within reach of the 50 best-selling games of all time. The title’s cultural impact also expanded, earning a custom Google search Easter egg that displays chameleon icons. New content updates, including an Egypt-themed level, continue to drive the game’s viral popularity. ## Claims - A custom Steam Workshop map called “Laser Tag Neon” for Meccha Chameleon contained code that wrote a batch file to the user's Documents folder and launched a hidden PowerShell process. (corroborated by 7 sources) - The developers’ official Discord server was compromised after a system engineer’s PC was infected with malware, leading to the bypass of two‑factor authentication and banning of staff. (corroborated by 7 sources) - The PowerShell process attempted to download a second‑stage payload from an external server, but the download returned a 404 error. (corroborated by 6 sources) - The malicious map was removed from Steam Workshop after discovery. (corroborated by 5 sources) - The vulnerability in the custom maps was patched in Meccha Chameleon update version 3.1.0 (later reinforced in 3.2.0). (corroborated by 5 sources) - The game’s core files are free of malware and virus‑free. (corroborated by 5 sources) - Meccha Chameleon has sold around 15 million copies, making it the second‑highest PC game revenue month behind Fortnite. (corroborated by 4 sources) - Developers affirmed that the Discord hack did not affect the game itself, which remains safe. (corroborated by 3 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-12: Meccha Chameleon reaches 20 million copies sold Meccha Chameleon has sold over 20 million copies on Steam within two months of its release, driven by viral popularity and regular content updates from developer lemorion_1224. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/meccha-chameleon-reaches-20-million-copies-sold ### 2026-08-09: Meccha Chameleon indie game faces surge in clone games Clone games on a free-to-play platform have reportedly surpassed the active player count of the hit Japanese indie game ‘Meccha Chameleon’ by replicating its core mechanics. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/meccha-chameleon-indie-game-faces-surge-in-clone-games ### 2026-08-04: Meccha Chameleon sells 15 million copies, earns Google Easter egg Meccha Chameleon, the indie hit that sold 15 million copies in a month, now has a Google Easter egg and new levels, including an Egypt map and a Hikakin Museum tribute. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/meccha-chameleon-sells-15-million-copies-earns-google-easter-egg ### 2026-07-30: Meccha Chameleon adds 8th Exit collaboration map and performance mode update Meccha Chameleon released update 3.5.0 with an 8th Exit collaboration map and update 3.3.3 adding a performance mode, enhancing content and gameplay smoothness for the 15 million‑copy‑selling Steam title. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/meccha-chameleon-adds-8th-exit-collaboration-map-and-performance-mode-update ### 2026-07-27: MECCHA CHAMELEON Patch Closes Steam Workshop Malware Exploit MECCHA CHAMELEON’s “Laser Tag Neon” map spread a Remote Access Trojan via a Workshop vulnerability; a patch (v3.1.0) fixed the flaw and Steam removed the malicious content, while a related Discord server hack s 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/meccha-chameleon-patch-closes-steam-workshop-malware-exploit ### 2026-07-24: Meccha Chameleon malware in Steam Workshop maps triggers Discord server hack A malicious Steam Workshop map for Meccha Chameleon wrote a batch file, launched PowerShell, and tried to download a payload; the flaw was patched in update 3.1.0. A compromised developer PC led to a Discord‑h​ 17 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/meccha-chameleon-hit-by-malwareladen-map-and-discord-server-hack ### 2026-07-22: Meccha Chameleon hits 15 million sales, dominates June US game charts Indie game Meccha Chameleon sold 15 million PC copies in a month, topping US June sales charts and prompting a discounted Japan sale, while no console version is confirmed. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/meccha-chameleon-sells-15-million-copies-tops-us-june-game-chart ### 2026-07-11: Meccha Chameleon sparks viral social media hunt and faces clone controversy in Korea Meccha Chameleon’s viral social‑media hunt boosts its popularity, while a near‑identical clone, Scribble Hunt, sparks IP concerns in Korea. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/meccha-chameleon-sparks-viral-social-media-hunt-and-faces-clone-controversy-in-korea ### 2026-07-10: Meccha Chameleon adds Egypt map and HIKAKIN collaboration update Meccha Chameleon released July updates adding an Egypt map with random‑map options and a HIKAKIN collaboration map, plus feature tweaks and bug fixes; the PC game has sold 15 million copies. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/meccha-chameleon-adds-egypt-map-and-hikakin-collaboration-update ### 2026-07-07: Meccha Chameleon reaches 15 million sales on Steam Indie hide‑and‑seek game Meccha Chameleon has sold over 15 million copies on Steam since its June 2026 launch, aided by low price and viral play. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/meccha-chameleon-reaches-15-million-sales-on-steam-1 ### 2026-07-05: Meccha Chameleon hits 15 million copies sold, announces upcoming Japanese star collaboration Meccha Chameleon sold over 15 million copies on Steam within a month, becoming 2026’s fastest‑selling game, and announced a forthcoming collaboration with a famous Japanese star. 11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/meccha-chameleon-reaches-15-million-sales-on-steam ### 2026-07-03: Mecha Chameleon introduces new 'Reverse Chicken Race' mode on Steam Mecha Chameleon gets update 2.4.0, adding the 'Reverse Chicken Race' mode where players hide with exposed body‑paint and earn points by being found first or staying unseen. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mecha-chameleon-introduces-new-reverse-chicken-race-mode-on-steam ### 2026-06-29: Meccha Chameleon hits 10 million sales on Steam, becoming 2026’s breakout indie hit Meccha Chameleon sold over 10 million copies on Steam within weeks of its 10 June 2026 launch, driven by a simple camouflage mechanic, low price, and viral streaming, despite no marketing and emerging fake‑app 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/japanese-indie-game-meccha-chameleon-sells-over-10-million-copies ### 2026-06-29: Meccha Chameleon Indie Game Sparks Twitch Hype and Modding Surge Indie game Meccha Chameleon, with over 10 million sales, has surged on Twitch (up to 240 k viewers) and fostered a thriving Steam‑Workshop mod scene for custom maps. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/meccha-chameleon-indie-game-sparks-twitch-hype-and-modding-surge ### 2026-06-28: Meccha Chameleon sells 10 million copies in 16 days on Steam Indie title Meccha Chameleon sold over 10 million copies on Steam in just 16 days, driven by a two‑person dev team, viral gameplay and no marketing spend. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/meccha-chameleon-sells-10-million-copies-in-16-days-on-steam ### 2026-06-27: Meccha Chameleon gets major updates and warns of fake social media accounts Japanese hide‑and‑seek game Meccha Chameleon got update 2.1.0 with new discovery stats, map overhaul and GeForce NOW support, while the maker warned of fake SNS accounts and rolled out update 2.2.0 adding map‑r 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/meccha-chameleon-gets-major-updates-and-warns-of-fake-social-media-accounts ### 2026-06-26: Meccha Chameleon hits 10 million sales and adds Turkish language support Meccha Chameleon sold over 10 million copies after its 10 June Steam launch and recently added Turkish language support to cater to its expanding Turkish player base. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/meccha-chameleon-hits-10-million-sales-and-adds-turkish-language-support ### 2026-06-26: Meccha Chameleon hits 10 million copies sold worldwide Indie game Meccha Chameleon sold over 10 million copies worldwide within weeks of its PC launch, with 340,000 concurrent Steam players and plans for console expansion. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/meccha-chameleon-hits-10-million-copies-sold-worldwide ### 2026-06-26: Meccha Chameleon hits 10 million sales worldwide Indie game Meccha Chameleon sold 10 million copies within 16 days of its 10 June 2026 launch, driven by low price and viral streaming popularity. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/meccha-chameleon-hits-10-million-sales-worldwide ### 2026-06-23: Mecha Chameleon adds Cube character and Osaka map in new updates Indie Steam game Mecha Chameleon released updates in June 2026 adding a square‑shaped Cube character and a new Osaka‑themed map, plus UI and gameplay tweaks. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mecha-chameleon-adds-cube-character-and-osaka-map-in-new-updates ### 2026-06-23: Meccha Chameleon hits 7 million copies sold worldwide Meccha Chameleon sold 7 million copies within two weeks of its June 9 Steam launch, hitting 340,534 concurrent players and inspiring player‑made recreations of the Mona Lisa. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/meccha-chameleon-hits-7-million-copies-sold-worldwide ### 2026-06-22: Meccha Chameleon sells 7 million copies in ten days Meccha Chameleon, an indie game by lemorion_1224, sold 7 million copies in ten days, generating about £35 million and prompting a new Japan‑themed map. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/meccha-chameleon-sells-7-million-copies-in-ten-days ### 2026-06-21: Meccha Chameleon sells 7 million copies in 12 days, breaks Steam sales record Indie game Meccha Chameleon sold over 7 million copies on Steam in 12 days, outpacing Resident Evil and reaching 340 k concurrent players after hitting 5 million users in its first month. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/meccha-chameleon-sells-7-million-copies-in-12-days-breaks-steam-sales-record ### 2026-06-18: Meccha Chameleon indie game sells 5 million copies on Steam in under ten days Indie hide‑and‑seek game Meccha Chameleon sold 5 million copies on Steam in under ten days, is PC‑only, and has sparked viral social‑media buzz. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/meccha-chameleon-indie-game-sells-5-million-copies-on-steam-in-under-ten-days ### 2026-06-16: Mecha Chameleon hits 3 million sales, 200k concurrent Steam players Mecha Chameleon, released June 10 2026 on Steam, sold 1 million copies by June 15, reached 3 million by June 17, and saw over 200,000 concurrent players, while a 1.4.0 update added the new Sugarland map. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mecha-chameleon-hits-3-million-sales-200k-concurrent-steam-players ### 2026-06-16: Meccha Chameleon hits 1 million sales on Steam as Zelda Ocarina of Time remake announced Meccha Chameleon sold 1 M copies and topped Steam, while Nintendo confirmed a full remake of Zelda’s Ocarina of Time for Switch 2. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/meccha-chameleon-hits-1-million-sales-on-steam-as-zelda-ocarina-of-time-remake-announced ### 2026-06-15: Meccha Chameleon Paint Hide‑and‑Seek Game Sells 2 Million Copies Meccha Chameleon, a paint‑hide‑and‑seek game on Steam, sold 2 million copies in its first week, hit 132k concurrent players, and will receive a new map soon. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/meccha-chameleon-paint-hideandseek-game-sells-2-million-copies ### 2026-06-15: Mecha Chameleon leads Japanese Steam chart, hits 1 million sales Mecha Chameleon topped Japan’s Steam sales on June 15, 2026, exceeding 1 million copies, with Forza Horizon 6 and Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade following in the top three. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/meccha-chameleon-tops-japan-steam-sales-surpasses-1-million-copies ### 2026-06-14: Meccha Chameleon reaches 1 million sales on Steam Meccha Chameleon, released on Steam 10 June 2026, sold about 1.1 million copies in four days, topped Japanese charts, hit 95 k concurrent players, added a new map and a friend‑invite update, and ran a 20 % sale 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/meccha-chameleon-reaches-1-million-sales-on-steam ### 2026-06-14: Meccha Chameleon indie game hits one‑million sales and sparks active Discord community Meccha Chameleon has sold over a million Steam copies, hit 95 k concurrent players and launched a Discord server for players to team up. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/meccha-chameleon-indie-game-hits-onemillion-sales-and-sparks-active-discord-community --- Cite as: Meccha Chameleon: Sales milestones, security & clones. 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