Independent developer Michael Kamm says miHoYo used his puzzle game Ouros in Zenless Zone Zero. He posted a video comparison on Twitter to show the similarities between the two titles. The claim suggests that players may confuse ZZZ's version as the original because miHoYo is a large, established studio.
Independent creator shares video evidence of puzzle mechanics overlap between titles
Ouros launched on iOS, Android, and Steam. Kamm released it before miHoYo published Zenless Zone Zero. The developer says his game was not well known when the larger studio adopted similar mechanics for its own title.
Kamm claims that public confusion has led some to believe ZZZ's version is the original. He argues that miHoYo's size and recognition overshadowed Ouros in the eyes of many players. The dispute centers on whether miHoYo copied elements from his independent release.
The claim comes directly from Kamm via a Twitter post. No official statement or legal ruling has confirmed the allegation. miHoYo has not publicly addressed the accusation as of this report.
Kamm shared the comparison video to clarify which game came first. He hopes the public will recognize Ouros as the original puzzle title. The dispute highlights challenges independent developers face against larger studios.
Source: DEXERTO
