MECCHA CHAMELEON
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MECCHA CHAMELEON

Paint yourself to blend in! "Meccha Chameleon" is a new-sensation hide-and-seek game where you paint your white body to mimic the stage. Spot, pose, and "artistic skill" are keys to survival. Deceive Seekers with techniques that put chameleons to shame! Supports public matches and streaming.

DEV: lemorion_1224PUB: lemorion_1224AppID 4704690
UPDATE PULSEevery ~3d·last 11d ago·14 recent on record

Is MECCHA CHAMELEON still being updated? — the short answer, with the evidence.

96.2
Exceptional

Elixir Rating

87.5% of 89,615 Steam reviews are positive, which after adjusting for sample size gives a reception score of 87.3. The developers have shipped 7 substantial updates in the past six months, adding 8.9.

reception 87.3·support +8.9·Exceptional

Computed from Steam’s own review tally and observable developer activity — never from anyone’s opinion of the game. How this is calculated

Should you look into this?

From Steam's own record

Current price

$5.99

Development

Actively supported

Last heard from developers

10 days ago

Usual rhythm

every ~1 days

Substantial updates (6 mo)

7

Current silence

11× normal

The developers post roughly every 1 days and were last heard 10 days ago — within their normal range. 7 substantial updates landed in the past six months, 3 of them major.

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Our coverage

3 dispatches written from this game’s announcements

patchSep 21, 2026

MECCHA CHAMELEON 4.1.1 Patches Spectator Controls, Voice Chat, and Session Limits

The September 16 update to MECCHA CHAMELEON (version 4.1.1) is a focused maintenance release, targeting multiplayer reliability and input precision across several systems.

What changed

Voice chat

  • Added an option to disable voice chat entirely.
  • Added a microphone icon at the top of the screen when audio input is detected.
  • Changed the default voice chat setting to mute incoming audio.

Multiplayer and session management

  • Fixed an issue where the maximum player limit was ignored when a large number of users attempted to join simultaneously.
  • Temporarily reduced the maximum number of players for Switch 2 hosted sessions from 12 to 10.
  • Fixed an issue where the "Right Shoulder" button failed to switch the player being spectated.
  • Fixed an issue where the UI would freeze after pressing the refresh button in the user management tab.
  • Fixed an issue where certain maps were loaded by default.

Cursor and Paint Mode

  • Adjusted brush size controls so the cursor returns to its original position after adjustment via the control stick.
  • Fixed an issue where the cursor would move to an unintended location when starting Paint Mode via mouse mode.
  • Fixed an issue where the cursor would get "dragged" or pulled after performing specific actions.

The cumulative effect is a more predictable online session — one where join floods no longer bypass player caps, voice defaults lean toward silence rather than noise, and paint tools behave as intended.

releaseSep 1, 2026

MECCHA CHAMELEON 4.1.0: New Maps, Lobby Codes, and a Leaner Network

Update 4.1.0 for MECCHA CHAMELEON arrives with enough changes across maps, matchmaking, and netcode to mark a meaningful shift in how the game's online sessions are found and played.

What changed

Maps & environments

  • Two new official maps added: Kyoto and Art Museum
  • Existing maps Greece and Egypt have been reworked

Matchmaking & server browser

  • The legacy server browser is replaced by a 5-character alphanumeric join code system; codes can be verified in-game
  • In-progress games are now hidden from public searches by default (toggleable in options), directing players toward servers that are still waiting
  • Server elapsed time is now shown on the search screen
  • A region tag must now be selected when hosting
  • Fixed an issue where server player count displayed as 0
  • The game now ends if the hunter count reaches 0 while hunters are waiting

Performance & netcode

  • Network data usage during painting reduced by 40%
  • Performance drops when expanding the options menu have been mitigated
  • Maximum FPS cap adjusted from 239 to 240

Controls & audio

  • Stick-based paint controls no longer vary in speed with framerate, and no longer move faster in the upward direction
  • Camera controls for hiders have been improved
  • A 1-second cooldown added to taunts; minimum forced taunt interval raised from 1 second to 5 seconds
  • A sound effect now plays when toggling voice chat

Bug fixes

  • Fixed ammo settings resetting each match
  • Fixed a crash affecting some users during gameplay

Taken together, the lobby code system and in-progress game filtering should make getting into a live match noticeably more straightforward, while the 40% network reduction during painting may improve stability for players on tighter connections.

Two years of development

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Recent Transmissions

30 entries in codex

Community AnnouncementsSep 16, 2026
Update 4.1.1

- Added an option to disable voice chat. - Added a microphone icon that appears at the top of the screen when audio input is detected. - Fixed an issue where the "Right Shoulder" button failed to switch the player being spectated. - Fixed a…

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PlayGround.ru - официальная группаSep 9, 2026
Meccha Chameleon выходит на Nintendo Switch 2 уже сегодня

Популярная игра в прятки Meccha Chameleon выходит на Nintendo Switch 2 — релиз состоялся уже сегодня. Независимый разработчик, создавший эту игру для ПК (известный под ником lemorion_1224), подтвердил эту новость во время сентябрьской презе…

Community AnnouncementsSep 9, 2026
Now available on Nintendo Switch 2!

Cross-play is fully supported.MOD maps will support cross-play by the end of the year. At that time, the Steam Workshop will be deprecated and replaced with a new MOD system. This upgraded system will offer a smoother, more secure gameplay …

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Community AnnouncementsSep 9, 2026
Hotfix 4.1.0

Add cross-play option

Community AnnouncementsAug 28, 2026
BIG UPDATE 4.1.0

・Added new official maps: "Kyoto" and "Art Museum" ・Reworked "Greece" and "Egypt" ・Replaced the legacy server browser with an 5-character alphanumeric join code search Join codes can also be verified in-game ・In-progress games are now hidde…

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Community AnnouncementsAug 26, 2026
[japanese only]クラッシュ問題特定にご協力ください

・ゲーム中クラッシュする方へ クラッシュの原因特定のため以下のdiscordへのご参加をお願いいたします。 情報が多いほどすぐ修正できますので御協力お願いします。 https://discord.gg/huyTHb2zk7

Community AnnouncementsAug 25, 2026
Update 4.0.2

・Reduced network usage by approximately 50% ・Adjusted the display of certain controller operation guides

Community AnnouncementsAug 24, 2026
fix4.0.1

・To resolve the issue where the Hunter does not use TP at the start of the game, we have changed the behavior so that the Hunter cannot crouch while waiting. ・We have mitigated the issue where the character's position shifts when switching …

Community AnnouncementsAug 22, 2026
Hotfix

Mod maps now update automatically. As a result, all mods will be re-downloaded only upon the initial launch.

Community AnnouncementsAug 20, 2026
update4.0.0

・Added Petit Chameleon (x0.5) Can only be used if allowed by the host ・Fixed an issue where players were floating off the ground ・Fixed a rare issue where Hunters could not be eliminated while crouching ・Fixed locations where players could …

Community AnnouncementsAug 16, 2026
3.9.1

・Emote selection now allows navigating pages in the reverse direction. ・Fixed an issue where a different emote would be selected if no emote was chosen. ・Fixed an issue where a gap would appear when attempting to cling to the ceiling with c…

Community AnnouncementsAug 16, 2026
update3.9.0

・Added the new official map "Shopping Mall" ・Fixed an issue where voice chat would momentarily turn on ・Added ID display to the Player Management tab Please use the ID when user information is required for various purposes The next official…

Community AnnouncementsAug 14, 2026
update 3.8.0

・Added new feature "Mo Eeyo" (Enough Already) Can force skip hiding time and answer reveal time by a unanimous vote. ・Added new feature "BAN" The BAN list resets when the server is restarted. ・Fixed an issue where hidden objects still had c…

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Community AnnouncementsAug 12, 2026
fix3.7.3

・Fixed a rare issue where the hunter would not move to the map. ・Fixed an issue where pressing the numeric quick button allowed setting a value below the minimum limit. ・Fixed an issue where player names/displays were glitching out. ・Fixed …

Community AnnouncementsAug 12, 2026
Over 20 million units sold!

Over 20 million units sold! Thank you for your support! tj9nbハmsに！

Community AnnouncementsAug 11, 2026
fix7.3.2

・Fixed an issue where character movement speed was incorrect. ・Fixed an issue where players could exit the “Deep Sea” map. ・Fixed an issue where the game would end even though a Hunter was still present under certain conditions.

Community AnnouncementsAug 10, 2026
fix3.7.1

・Fixed an issue in Basic Mode where the Hunter would not move to the map on certain Mod maps ・Adjusted jump height ・Adjusted part of the UI

Community AnnouncementsAug 9, 2026
1st Emote Contest Results Announcement!

1st Emote Contest Results Announcement!The 5 emotes shown in the image have been added.

Community AnnouncementsAug 8, 2026
fix3.6.1

・Improved character behavior and significantly reduced performance drops caused by high player counts. ・Fixed an issue where certain blocked words were inadvertently filtering out common words. ・The Emote Contest results will be announced t…

Community AnnouncementsAug 7, 2026
update3.6.0

・Added a new map, "Deep Sea" ・Game settings now persist after restarting ・Added number input buttons ・Added new words to the text profanity filter ・Added a feature to reset "Eeyan" (Likes) ・Reduced the file size for future updates

Community AnnouncementsAug 5, 2026
update3.5.3

・Added options to invert XY axes for camera controls ・Restored color themes from the color palette ・Relaxed clipping/collision detection ・Fixed an issue where performance dropped on low-spec environments due to maps being added in updates; …

Community AnnouncementsAug 5, 2026
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: …

Community AnnouncementsAug 2, 2026
fix3.5.1

Re-added the "Friend List" Online users are now prioritized at the top of the list. Applied camera sensitivity settings to Spectator Mode Adjusted the color palette

Community AnnouncementsAug 1, 2026
update 3.5.0

・Added the collaboration map "Exit 8" ・Added a feature to search for friends' servers ・Adjusted the color palette UI ・Removed "FAQ" and "Friend List" from the options screen ・Fixed an issue where server names spilled over in the search resu…

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Community AnnouncementsJul 31, 2026
update3.4.0

・Applied character types to Hunters. ・Fixed an issue where the Voice Input ON/OFF labels were reversed. ・Added direct mouse support for the console color palette. ・Fixed an issue where the cursor was locked at 30 fps in Paint Mode; brush si…

Community AnnouncementsJul 30, 2026
update3.3.0

Added Performance Mode Fixed an issue where graphics settings were not being saved Fixed an issue where the 3D Eyedropper tool was not working

Community AnnouncementsJul 29, 2026
fix3.3.2

・Fixed an issue where server names and passwords were reset during specific actions. ・Fixed an issue where the "Plump" character’s belly lacked a collision detection. ・Adjusted the game settings UI for controllers. ・Improved performance of …

Community AnnouncementsJul 28, 2026
Don't miss the chameleon

Held on the Weekend

Community AnnouncementsJul 26, 2026
The official Discord server is back!

The official Discord server has been restored. All the hackers have been banned. Please join us using the link below!https://discord.gg/kUh2PNPjpq

Community AnnouncementsJul 26, 2026
update3.3.0

Added a new character body type, "Plump"