Choose The List
Choose The List if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 57% cheaper on the Steam Store. The List launched in 2021.
The List vs The Operator
The List and The Operator both land in Indie, Adventure, Simulation on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Indie, Adventure, Simulation on Steam. The List (2021) is 3 years older than The Operator (2024). The Operator scores higher on Steam reviews (89.7% positive) than The List (82.4% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose The Operator
Choose The Operator if you want the Adjustable Text Size, Subtitle Options, and Color Alternatives side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. 3,406 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both The List and The Operator sit in Indie, Adventure, and Simulation on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 The List |  The Operator | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual | Indie, Adventure, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 5.99 USD | 13.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 82.4% positive (85 reviews) | 89.7% positive (3,406 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Dan Trimble | Bureau 81 |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, Simulation on Steam.
- The List (2021) is 3 years older than The Operator (2024).
- The Operator scores higher on Steam reviews (89.7% positive) than The List (82.4% positive).
- The List is currently ~57% cheaper on Steam than The Operator (5.99 USD vs. 13.99 USD).
- The Operator is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; The List has no Deck rating yet.
The List vs The Operator — FAQ
- Should I play The List or The Operator first?
- If you want chronology, The List (2021) came out before The Operator (2024). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are The List and The Operator similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure, Simulation on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.