With the straightforward design and widespread appeal of Meccha Chameleon, it was inevitable that similar games would begin to emerge. One such title is Scribble Hunt, which not only mirrors the core gameplay loop and numerous UI components of Meccha Chameleon, but also adopts the same title in its Korean version (source: INVEN).
Although Scribble Hunt does introduce some original elements, nearly every aspect of the game, including its 3D assets, gameplay mechanics, and UI design, closely resembles Meccha Chameleon.
To add variety, Scribble Hunt introduces a gameplay feature where hiders can transform into objects to blend into their surroundings, akin to prop-based hide-and-seek games. Additionally, hunters are equipped with multiple weapon options, such as an assault rifle and a splatter bomb. In the final 30 seconds of each match, hunters gain infrared vision, allowing them to spot all hiders on the map. The game also offers cosmetic items like character skins, dance emotes, and taunts for players to customize their experience.
Despite Scribble Hunt’s Korean title “메챠 카멜레온” translating directly to “Meccha Chameleon,” the game uses different names across its supported languages. Its Simplified and Traditional Chinese versions, “超级变色龙” and “超級變色龍,” both mean “Super Chameleon.” The Japanese title, “お絵描きかくれんぼ (Oekaki Kakurenbo),” roughly translates to “Drawing Hide-and-Seek.” Given that the game is predominantly marketed under the name “Scribble Hunt” (with all translations sharing the same promotional image on Steam), the Korean title’s resemblance to Meccha Chameleon is peculiar, potentially raising legal concerns.
Meccha Chameleon is available for Windows (Steam).