Choose The Operator
Choose The Operator if you want a Simulation game with Color Alternatives. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 3,406 Steam reviews back the pick.
The Operator vs The End of the Sun: Prologue
The Operator and The End of the Sun: Prologue both land in Indie, 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 share Indie, Adventure on Steam. The Operator (2024) is 1 year older than The End of the Sun: Prologue (2025). The End of the Sun: Prologue scores higher on Steam reviews (100% 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 The End of the Sun: Prologue
Choose The End of the Sun: Prologue if you want a Free To Play and Casual game with DualShock Controller Support, Surround Sound, and Save Anytime. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. The End of the Sun: Prologue launched in 2025.
Both The Operator and The End of the Sun: Prologue sit in Indie and Adventure on Steam and both list Adjustable Text Size, Subtitle Options, and Camera Comfort, 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 |  The End of the Sun: Prologue | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Simulation | Indie, Adventure, Free To Play, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 13.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 89.7% positive (3,406 reviews) | 100% positive (17 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Bureau 81 | The End of the Sun Forge |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- The Operator (2024) is 1 year older than The End of the Sun: Prologue (2025).
- The End of the Sun: Prologue scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than The Operator (89.7% positive).
- The End of the Sun: Prologue is free; The Operator is paid (13.99 USD).
- The Operator is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; The End of the Sun: Prologue has no Deck rating yet.
The Operator vs The End of the Sun: Prologue — FAQ
- Should I play The Operator or The End of the Sun: Prologue first?
- If you want chronology, The Operator (2024) came out before The End of the Sun: Prologue (2025). 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 The End of the Sun: Prologue similar?
- They overlap on Indie, 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.
- Is The End of the Sun: Prologue free?
- Yes — The End of the Sun: Prologue is a free-to-play Steam title. The Operator is paid (13.99 USD).
- Does The Operator run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — The Operator is rated Deck Verified by Valve. The End of the Sun: Prologue doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.