Bongo Cat has taken over desktops as one of Steam's most beloved pet-style games. With over a staggering 100,000 active players, it currently ranks in the top 5 most-played games on the platform (as of April 16), hovering among Steam's biggest titles like Dota 2, PUBG, and Schedule I.

The concept? Incredibly simple. Once launched, Bongo Cat appears as an adorable on-screen overlay, bapping along with your mouse clicks and keyboard taps in real time. But the charm doesn’t stop there, because the true goal (besides having the cutest digital companion ever) is to collect hats and other quirky cosmetics to stylize your Bongo Cat.

Think a simple gnome hat or a fancy large pumpkin on top - maybe even a whimsical Bongo Cat face as a skin! Wondering how to unlock those accessories? We’ve got you covered. Read on for all the details!

How to Get Hats in Bongo Cat

If you want to give your Bongo Cat some drip, you’ll need to start collecting cosmetics - and luckily, it’s pretty simple.

Just keep the game running! Bongo Cat drops a random cosmetic item (usually a hat) every 30 minutes of active play. These items range from common to legendary and have a wide range of designs. When you receive the item drop, a treasure chest icon will appear next to your Bongo Cat. Click it to claim your reward, and the 30-minute countdown for the next drop will begin.

Important: If you don’t claim your drop, the timer pauses, so be sure to click that chest as soon as it appears to keep the goodies coming faster.

Want to skip the wait? You’ve got a couple more options:

• Visit the Store Page on Steam: There are currently two official cosmetics available for direct purchase: the Catuccino skin and the matching Catuccino Cup hat.
• Check the Marketplace: Other players sell their drops here, so if you're after something specific (or super rare), this is the place. Several of the rarer drops include the Red Panda skin and the Satanic Incarnation hat.

How to Equip Hats in Bongo Cat

To equip hats in Bongo Cat, just click the three-line Menu button next to the number tally on your screen. From there, you’ll see all your collected items neatly sorted into Hats and Skins. Click on any cosmetic to instantly equip it - it’s as simple as that.

The Bongo Cat community is growing fast, and there’s always something happening. Jump into the game’s official Discord server to connect with fellow players and the devs themselves. Who knows, you might inspire the next legendary hat!