# 'Mecha Chameleon,' the Hide-and-Seek Game with a Splash of Color, Hits 15 Million Units Sold

> **Newsylist Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-07-06 11:46 UTC · Category: Technology · Sources: 6 · Current Velocity: 3.67

## Executive Summary
Indie title Mecha Chameleon has reached 15 million units sold in less than 30 days after a viral launch.

## Intelligence Brief
Mecha Chameleon, a $5 hide-and-seek game where players paint themselves to hide, has sold 15 million copies. The title was developed by two indie developers over a period of two months.


Coverage from Eurogamer.net, Windows Central, and Inven Global emphasizes the game's rapid sales milestone and indie origins. Polygon.com reports that the Steam game has outsold one of Nintendo's biggest hits.


Future developments include potential platform expansions, as PlayStation Universe is questioning if the title will come to PS5.

## Verified Facts & Key Claims
### How many copies of Mecha Chameleon have been sold?
The game has sold 15 million copies in less than 30 days.

### 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.

## Key People, Organizations & Locations
Nintendo, Steam, Viral, Meccha Chameleon, Million Units Sold, Mecha Chameleon the Hide-and-Seek Game, Splash of Color Hits, Is Meccha Chameleon Coming To PS5

## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Published (UTC) | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| PlayStation Universe | Is Meccha Chameleon Coming To PS5? | 2026-07-05 08:11 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMia0FVX3lxTE0zX0ctVHg5WG9VWklMSi1IbzVlUnA4Y0lnTmxyZ3k0c1RraUtLTkpHemNxZG5PWXdZQWlKUFhvRE5oQkRsaEw5a2dPNUpmcW9WM051dTd3d2M3M1l5YlZQa2MyT3RXX2JoV3Jv?oc=5) |
| Eurogamer.net | Viral indie hide-and-seek hit Meccha Chameleon tops another milestone, selling 15 million copies in less than 30 days | 2026-07-05 08:11 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMia0FVX3lxTE1velZfa3gyZ05qVktiTjR6TEhLLU1LUWhSQThHTjdYR0dRT1FBZE1sRXcxM003ODNLTzRzRktSM0kzNmw0ODktWWt6S3IyMnVGbVAySGRuSy1tODVzVlBXVVBmZngwbmpGZHZJ?oc=5) |
| Windows Central | Two indie devs spent 2 months making a $5 game about painting yourself to hide and its sold 15 million copies | 2026-07-05 08:11 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi2gFBVV95cUxNTEVCbEo0RkJaQ1R4QXlxMm1xdmtJcTl4QW9ia2xLZXFiVzNiWVY0T25VbDNyNHh3ZTBwSFhTOEZlX3VJRlpORE5DTUZaRGFhOHdLT3NQUU8zb1RxdGUtMmMtLWcxeUtNVTRIa0VoYk5kRkw4WFhZUUNYMGUxRFU4d1ZJc1FmdmRfVktfZmRhbTY2M3hGUFAzUy1oQnBvaXoxSldJbG9ueGpNNTFEMDV4OHRkbHEwM3R1WVcwN3VWS1NyRkN3cnp6bDZUalhnTXZxODRiUzFtZXBGUQ?oc=5) |
| Polygon.com | Steam game made in two months outsells one of NIntendo's biggest hits | 2026-07-05 08:11 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiakFVX3lxTE1WRkJQb0xTR2lMZDV1QkZTZ3N0SlEyeHN0YmtaQkMxY0padHpxVllCajd4VkJlTlk3OXExbTRRLWotQUFUc3lTb2JyM2pkUW5rQnVXSVBTY3JqQWppMHlYSXdCZUpza18wR3c?oc=5) |
| The Alinea Insight newsletter | 2026’s top games by copies sold (so far) | 2026-07-05 08:11 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMifEFVX3lxTE1fS050NGtOZFlvbzFQdzJFalFmQVJGeWRNYmllS25DVzVEazBOeVZIZmVMN3FwZzR2Um9xbGZwN1VoVWx0RWZnaUR3Sk5jNlNBazAzQWF5S0hlS0EzT000b0hudGlhaEhGR0tRaWNVdnlBYzZZOWFCWU04bUM?oc=5) |
| Inven Global | 'Mecha Chameleon,' the Hide-and-Seek Game with a Splash of Color, Hits 15 Million Units Sold | 2026-07-05 08:11 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiywFBVV95cUxNSVFyaGx5OVV3MXB4OTNfV24wUjhlT0JMZ2V0WUdGN1NZZ2psdjQ0Y3ZNZ21lX3BaRzI3LUZhRmplSXZzNkQzakVQN3lIci0wYUY3M0s1bHdJckpLT2RtZDZoOTJLbmF0YV9IaG44WHVGQnM2X0I4a0FjNUlndEtqTjBWOVozcncwVmw5UXpEUUpmQjFJLUxtWW5YTjFBbERNZ2psNk9Delg4bzBEd2d0VWpBb2xJeEJYa3FfdFdhVEt5bEVfeDdnTENXTQ?oc=5) |

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