Meccha Chameleon becomes global hit for Japanese indie game developer

Media & EntertainmentCreators work with Google, YouTuber Hikakin as sales top 15m copiesA new hide-and-seek game from Japan, made by a team of just two people, has gone viral. (Screenshot from Meccha Chameleon's Steam store page)SHUHEI YUZAWAAugust 12, 2026 05:58 JSTTOKYO -- Japan-made indie game Meccha Chameleon is now a certified hit worldwide, selling several million copies in the first month after its release and leading to collaborations with companies like U.S. tech giant Google as well as other creators.