Free Bongo Cat game charms Steam users

Bongo Cat, a new free-to-play desktop "game," has become popular on Steam, similar to the earlier success of "Banana". Released in March, it surpassed games like Marvel Rivals and Stardew Valley in concurrent players. The game features a cat character that "plays" bongos as users type, offering hats as rewards. Players can earn achievements for typing, with the rarest requiring one million keystrokes in a half-hour session. Bongo Cat's success is attributed to its free nature and Steam Workshop integration, which potentially allows players to profit from selling rare items. This mirrors the financial incentives seen in "Banana".