In the golden age of digital culture, success isn’t always built on cutting-edge graphics or AAA budgets. Sometimes it comes from chaotic physics, weird bugs, or a single button that makes a goose squawk. Our team has been passionate about games for years, and now we develop them professionally at Melior Games. One of the most notable trends we’ve observed is how certain games transcend platforms and retail stores. They become internet memes — going viral, endlessly remixed, and remembered long after their release.
Let’s take a look at some of these games born from memes, understand what made them explode online, and figure out why “meme potential” could be the biggest strength of your next game.
🐔 1. Untitled Goose Game – “It’s a lovely day to be a horrible goose.”
This low-quality stealth chaos simulator has become a cultural phenomenon thanks to its absurd premise and shareable gameplay. You’re a goose. You cause trouble. That’s it.
Why it worked:
- Instantly recognizable: The concept is instantly funny and relatable.
- GIF-enabled moments: Perfect for short content and reactions.
- Broadcast chaos: Fun to watch even if you’re not playing.
🧍 2. Among Us – “Sus.”
While originally released in 2018, this humble party game gained popularity during the pandemic, thanks to Twitch streamers and meme culture. Suddenly, everyone was an impostor, and “sus” entered the global vocabulary.
Why it worked:
- Social deception: Easy to understand, impossible to master.
- Emote and meme potential: Those little crewmates were instantly iconic.
- Cross-platform, low barrier: Free on mobile and lightweight on PC.
🤸 3. QWOP, Getting Over It, Octodad, Surgeon Simulator – “What is Physics?”
All of these games focus on intentionally bad control that makes the simplest actions absurdly difficult. That’s what made them go viral.
Why it worked:
- Frustration becomes fun
- Failure is as fun as victory
- YouTube Gold: The perfect fuel for content creators and streamers
🟨 4. Roblox and Minecraft Mods – Undercover Meme Factories
These platforms weren’t meme games by nature, but their open-world sandbox and UGC systems turned them into endless meme generators—from Shrek Swamp Obbie to Thomas the Tank Engine.
Why it worked:
- User-generated chaos
- Modding encourages absurd creativity
- Rapid iteration = rapid adaptation to trends
💡 So… What makes a game meme-worthy?
Following years of research and game development, these are the characteristics we regularly observe in viral meme-based hits.
✅ Simplicity
The main idea needs to be captured in seconds. Confusion kills memes.
✅ Shareability
Is it funny in a 10-second clip? Does it work as a TikTok, a video, or a GIF?
✅ Emotional resonance
Whether it’s rage, absurdity, or betrayal (I’m looking at you, red teammate), gaming memes evoke strong feelings.
✅ Community fuel
Memes aren’t created in a vacuum. Because players remix, respond to, and recreate these games, they become cultural, generating a loop of relevance.
🛠️ Build the Next Meme Machine with Melior Games
At Melior Games, we don’t just build polished and scalable games—we help craft culture-ready, viral-friendly experiences. Whether you have a wild concept, a social party game idea, or a chaotic prototype that just “feels funny,” we’re ready to bring it to life.
Let’s create a game that makes people laugh, share, stream, and remember.
Partner with Melior Games and turn your game into the next internet sensation.
