A new co-op party game is taking Steam by storm. Solo developer lemorion_1224 released Meccha Chameleon on June 9. Remarkably, the game surpassed one million sales in just five days. The momentum built incredibly fast. In fact, it hit the half-million sales mark only three days after launch on June 12.
Hilarious Meccha Chameleon Gameplay Fuels Viral Success
Meccha Chameleon offers a unique twist on the classic multiplayer hide-and-seek genre. During a match, Hiders must manually paint their white character models. Consequently, they try to camouflage themselves perfectly within the stage environment. Meanwhile, Seekers race against the clock to spot them.
Unsurprisingly, this simple formula generates pure comedy. Players often fail terribly at blending in. Additionally, Seekers make thrilling, frantic last-second discoveries. Because of this entertaining loop, the game rapidly earned a “Very Positive” rating on Steam. By June 14, it had already amassed nearly 2,500 glowing player reviews.
Low Cost & Light PC Requirements
The game succeeds largely due to its incredibly low barrier to entry. Currently, players can buy the title for just $4.79 on Steam. For Pakistanis, the game is currently available for only $3.19. However, this 20% launch discount ends today, June 16. Afterward, the base price will increase to $5.99. In Pakistan, it will be valued at $3.99 only.
Besides the attractive price tag, the game boasts extremely light hardware requirements. Players only need Windows 10, an Intel Core i5-series processor, and a DirectX 11-compatible graphics card. Therefore, gamers can easily buy the game and invite their friends without worrying about high-end PC specs.
The Perfect ‘Friendslop’ Experience
Gamers widely label scrappy, social-first titles like this as “friendslop”. Meccha Chameleon serves as a textbook example of this endearing term. The straightforward premise requires almost no explanation. As a result, the game is perfectly suited for short clips, Twitch streams, and group recommendations on Discord servers. Ultimately, players clearly crave multiplayer games that create funny stories with zero setup, and Meccha Chameleon delivers exactly that.
