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Meccha Chameleon 4.1.1 update out now, patch notes
Meccha Chameleon just launched on Nintendo Switch 2 last week, but a new update is already here with version 4.1.1. It’s rolling out to all players now. A few new additions are included. Players can now disable voice chat and paint with the touch screen. A number of fixes are included as well. The...
Pokémon Officially Wins GOTY During Its 30th Anniversary
Pokémon Pokopia won the Game of the Year award at the Japan Game Awards 2026. Pragmata, Meccha Chameleon, and more also picked up awards.
Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts – September 13, 2026 – Fire Emblem and LEGO Batman incoming, Valheim and Meccha Chameleon with strong debuts
The latest Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts for the week of September 13, 2026 are now available. Following the start of pre-loads for Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave, it’s already taken the top spot. That’s not the only new game on the way – LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight is also dropping in a...
PC Hit Meccha Chameleon And Remake Of Original Mystery Dungeon Out Today
Along with a few demos for upcoming games. Crisis Core and the Mario Kart World update aren't the only shadowdrops today. Perhaps the biggest one is the first console release for smash hit PC game Meccha Chameleon. It is a multiplayer hide-and-seek game in which the hiders can cover themselves in...
2026’s Best Friendslop Game Is Coming To Switch 2 Today
Whether you love it or hate it, or simply wish it had a better name, friendslop is taking the world by storm. 2026 has introduced a plethora of new titles to the emerging genre, but perhaps none have had the same level of overnight success as Meccha Chameleon, a hide-and-seek style multiplayer game...
2026’s Best Selling Game 'Meccha Chameleon' Is Coming to Consoles
'Meccha Chameleon' is getting a Nintendo Switch 2 release later today
Meccha Chameleon Sneaks Onto Nintendo Switch 2 Later Today
Viral hide-and-seek game Meccha Chameleon is sneaking onto Nintendo Switch 2 – and it’s out today.
After selling over 20 million copies on Steam, Meccha Chameleon comes to Nintendo Switch 2 later today
Meccha Chameleon, the indie hide-and-seek game that launched on Steam a couple of months ago, is already one of the year's biggest hits, taking the PC market by storm. Now, as revealed in today's Nintendo Direct, the indie smash hit is coming to Nintnedo Switch 2 - and it arrives today. Read more
Meccha Chameleon Is Shadowdropping On Switch 2 Today
Meccha Chameleon is making its console debut on Nintendo Switch 2.
Meccha Chameleon Is Coming To Switch 2 Later Today
The hit Steam game about blending into your environment gets a console port
Hide-And-Seek Hit Meccha Chameleon Sneaks Onto Nintendo Switch 2 Today
Indie stealth party game Meccha Chameleon already took the Steam charts by storm this year, and now, the antics are coming to Nintendo's handheld hybrid console. Meccha Chameleon arrives on Nintendo Switch 2 later today. Announced during today's Nintendo Direct, the trailer showed off many of the...
After Viral Success, Meccha Chameleon To Transform Into Official Real-World Event
How about painting and hiding your own human figure in the real world?
Latest Steam lottery winner How to Fish sells 1 million copies in 2 days: "Yes, we'll be adding more content"
Another week, another viral indie co-op game overtaking Steam – and this time, it's a cozy (chaotic) little "physics-based fishing simulator" you can enjoy alongside pals. As Meccha Chameleon continues to make waves with its Prop Hunt-esque mechanics and Big Walk enjoys the limelight as a more...
Steam's Latest 9/10 Game Launches To 260,000 Concurrent Players, And It's Dirt-Cheap
Steam is absolutely no stranger to a viral hit. Titles like Peak, Lethal Company, Meccha Chameleon, and so many more have proven to be breakout sensations despite their relatively small marketing budgets, development teams, and relatively simplistic premises. It's a testament to the power of...
Viral Hit 'Meccha Chameleon' Is Still Going Strong, Hitting 20 Million Sales
Meccha Chameleon just passed a huge milestone, clearing 20 million sales in just over 2 months.
Meccha Chameleon tops 20M sales in two months
The hide-and-seek sensation continues to surpass milestones.
Meccha Chameleon has now sold 20 million copies in two months
Meccha Chameleon, the indie hide-and-seek game that launched on Steam two months ago, has cemented itself as one of the year's biggest hits. The game's developer posted a sales milestone update today, announcing that sales have surpassed a staggering 20 million copies. Read more
Meccha Chameleon Is Likely One Of The Five Fastest Selling Games Ever
Meccha Chameleon's 20 million units in two months put it among the elites.
FAKE ME aims to take on MECCHA CHAMELEON where you remodel yourself to hide
MECCHA CHAMELEON took Steam by storm recently with the paint-yourself hide and seek idea, and now FAKE ME is attempting to cash in on that with remodelling. Read the full article here: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/fake-me-aims-to-take-on-meccha-chameleon-where-you-remodel-yourself-to-hide/
FAKE ME aims to take on MECCHA CHAMELEON where you remodel yourself to hide
MECCHA CHAMELEON took Steam by storm recently with the paint-yourself hide and seek idea, and now FAKE ME is attempting to cash in on that with remodelling. Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
Meccha Chameleon 1st Emote Contest!
How to Enter: Take a photo or draw your pose idea and post it on X with the hashtag #mecchaemote! Photos, illustrations, CG—all formats welcome! It doesn't have to be a Meccha Chameleon character. Winners: 5 poses will be selected! Deadline: Aug 8, 11:59 PM (JST) Results & Implementation: Aug 9!
Meccha Chameleon adds Exit 8 collab map
The viral “friendslop” game Meccha Chameleon has added an official “Exit 8” map, collaborating with the popular spot-the-difference horror game. The new map is part of the game’s 3.5.0 update which includes several new quality of life features as well. Here’s a rundown: Added the official collab...
The best multiplayer Steam games under $10
Meccha Chameleon, Lethal Company, and Bokura are just a few excellent affordable multiplayer games on Steam.
Meccha Chameleon patches vulnerability and reclaims Discord after Steam Workshop map hack
If you were one of the multiplayer fans who picked up the viral hit Meccha Chameleon from Steam, or you’re the type of person who downloads maps off the Steam Workshop, you’re probably going to want to dive into this story because apparently, Meccha Chameleon fans were hit with some nasty malware...
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