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Help a cute cat collect hats by tapping keys and clicking away on your desktop.
Bongo Cat is a free-to-play clicker game where a white kitty smacks your taskbar with every keypress or click, earning points to unlock hats and items.
I think fans of the Banana game will love its simple, silly fun, though users on multiple platforms have mentioned occasional Steam server errors that can delay item unlocks.
You can download it on Steam for Windows 10 and 11, launched March 5, 2025, with a May 2025 patch fixing screenshot issues.
It’s not on consoles or mobile yet. From Irox Games, it has an ‘Overwhelmingly Positive’ Steam rating (97% positive from ~20,500 reviews).
This guide covers installing it on Windows, its main features, and tips for new players.
Tell us your favorite hat below, or contact us for help.
Download and Install Bongo Cat on Windows – A Step-by-Step Guide
To play Bongo Cat on your Windows PC, download it from Steam. It’s free-to-play with optional purchases. Here’s how:
- Method 1: Steam
- Go to the Steam page: Steam.
- Click Play Game (free, with in-game purchases).
- Log into your Steam account or make one.
- Click Install in your Steam Library.
- Wait for the download (about 500 MB with updates).
- Start it from your Steam Library or desktop.
Quick Tip: 💡 Favorite your best hats in settings to prioritize them.
What is Bongo Cat About?
Bongo Cat, launched March 5, 2025 by Irox Games, is a free-to-play clicker game for Windows 10 and 11, where you collect points by typing or clicking to unlock hats and items for a taskbar-smacking cat, based on the @StrayRogue meme.
Main Gameplay: Run Bongo Cat in the background, earn points with every keypress or click, and unlock items from Common to Legendary (1 in 500,000 chance).
A May 2025 patch fixed screenshot borders and added scaling options.
I love how it adds a playful buddy to my desktop without slowing things down.
Key Features
- Customizable cat with hats and items
- Background play with taskbar animations
- Item drops from Common to Legendary
- Steam Marketplace trading for items
- Lightweight, runs on most PCs
Why Play Bongo Cat on Windows?
Windows 10 and 11 offer smooth, low-resource play, letting Bongo Cat run quietly while you work or game.
Tips for PC Beginners in Bongo Cat
New to Bongo Cat on PC? Here are five tips to get started:
- Set Scaling: Adjust to 1.25x in Settings > Display for better visibility.
- Favorite Hats: Mark favorites (customization menu) to focus random drops.
- Wait for Chests: Wait 30 minutes after opening (chest menu) to avoid server errors.
- Move Cat: Drag Bongo Cat to a screen corner to keep it out of the way.
- Trade Smart: Check Steam Marketplace (items) for high-value duplicates.
Bongo Cat Gameplay Screenshots
Bongo Cat Beginners Guide Video
Watch this beginners guide for Bongo Cat to jump in:
Bongo Cat PC Requirements for Windows
Minimum:
- OS: Windows 10 64-bit (latest update)
- CPU: Intel Core i3 or AMD equivalent
- RAM: 2 GB
- Storage: 500 MB free
- GPU: Integrated graphics (e.g., Intel HD 4000)
- DirectX: Version 10
Recommended:
- OS: Windows 11 64-bit (latest update)
- CPU: Intel Core i5 or AMD equivalent
- RAM: 4 GB
- Storage: 500 MB free
- GPU: Integrated graphics (e.g., Intel UHD 620)
- DirectX: Version 10
Bongo Cat on Windows FAQ
- Is it free? Yes, free-to-play with optional purchases.
- Can I play offline? No, requires online connection for item drops.
- Does it run on Windows 11? Yes, works great.
- What’s the download size? About 500 MB with updates.
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