Choose The Operator
Choose The Operator if you want an Indie and Simulation game with Adjustable Text Size, Subtitle Options, and Color Alternatives. 3,406 Steam reviews back the pick.
The Operator vs Obsidian
The Operator and Obsidian both land in Adventure 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 are Adventure games on Steam. Obsidian (2023) is 1 year older than The Operator (2024). Obsidian scores higher on Steam reviews (92.3% positive) than The Operator (89.7% 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 Obsidian
Choose Obsidian if it's currently about 29% cheaper on the Steam Store. Obsidian launched in 2023.
Both The Operator and Obsidian sit in Adventure 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 Operator |  Obsidian | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2023 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Simulation | Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 13.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 89.7% positive (3,406 reviews) | 92.3% positive (26 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Bureau 81 | Rocket Science Games, Jordan Freeman Group, SegaSoft |
Side by side
- Both are Adventure games on Steam.
- Obsidian (2023) is 1 year older than The Operator (2024).
- Obsidian scores higher on Steam reviews (92.3% positive) than The Operator (89.7% positive).
- Obsidian is currently ~29% cheaper on Steam than The Operator (9.99 USD vs. 13.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
The Operator vs Obsidian — FAQ
- Should I play The Operator or Obsidian first?
- If you want chronology, Obsidian (2023) 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 Operator and Obsidian similar?
- They overlap on Adventure 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.
- Do The Operator and Obsidian both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.