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 Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 3,406 Steam reviews back the pick.
The Operator vs Security 51
The Operator and Security 51 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 Operator (2024) is 2 years older than Security 51 (2026). The Operator is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Security 51 has no Deck rating yet. 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 Security 51
Choose Security 51 if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Security 51 launched in 2026.
Both The Operator and Security 51 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 Operator |  Security 51 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Simulation | Indie, Adventure, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 13.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 89.7% positive (3,406 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Bureau 81 | Alawar |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, Simulation on Steam.
- The Operator (2024) is 2 years older than Security 51 (2026).
- The Operator is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Security 51 has no Deck rating yet.
The Operator vs Security 51 — FAQ
- Should I play The Operator or Security 51 first?
- If you want chronology, The Operator (2024) came out before Security 51 (2026). 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 Security 51 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.
- Does The Operator run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — The Operator is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Security 51 doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.