Rank 01Games like The Operator
- 32 games
- Updated Oct 19, 2026
Players who liked The Operator also play
The closest matches to The Operator: Telling Lies, The Rise of the Golden Idol, Greyhat - A Digital Detective Adventure, Lacuna – A Sci-Fi Noir Adventure, and Cyber Manhunt. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Shares puzzle solving with The Operator.
- $19.99 (Price checked Oct 19)
- Deck Verified
- 2024
Rank 03Why this
Shares password recovery with The Operator.
- $9.99 (Price checked Oct 17)
- 2020
Rank 04 
Lacuna – A Sci-Fi Noir Adventure
Why this: Also Narration and Crime, like The Operator.
Rank 05 
Cyber Manhunt
Why this: Also Crime and Detective, like The Operator.
Rank 06 
Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged
Why this: Also Conspiracy and Narrative, like The Operator.
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Rank 08 
The Roottrees are Dead
Why this: Also Detective and Investigation, like The Operator.
The full ranked list: top 24 games like The Operator
Best match first, as plain text. The same list for AI assistants:
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- 3Greyhat - A Digital Detective Adventure
Shares password recovery with The Operator.
- 91% of 204 reviews
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- 6Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged
Also Conspiracy and Narrative, like The Operator.
- 94% of 375 reviews
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- 11Agatha Christie - Murder on the Orient Express
Genres: Action, Adventure, Simulation
- 84% of 339 reviews
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- Released: 2024
- Developer: Bureau 81
- Price: $9.09−35%checked Oct 19
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 90% of 3,406 reviews
- Genres: Indie, Adventure, Simulation
- Metacritic 78
- Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Players highlight
- Audio logs and notes feel authentic
- Bomb defusal puzzles feel intense
- Choices seem meaningful until the reveal
- Atmospheric
- Immersive
- Mysterious
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Why this: Same tense mood as The Operator.
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Why this: Same immersive mood as The Operator.
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Why this: Shares puzzle solving with The Operator.
Uplink
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as The Operator.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below The Operator at current Steam store prices.
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Why this: Shares puzzle solving with The Operator.
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Why this: Also Conspiracy and Detective, like The Operator.
Hacknet
Why this: Also Crime and Detective, like The Operator.
Detective Di: The Silk Rose Murders
Why this: Also Narrative and Detective, like The Operator.
Mindcop
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as The Operator.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to The Operator, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
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Why this: Shares puzzle solving with The Operator.
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Why this: Also Detective and Thriller, like The Operator.
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Why this: Also Detective and Investigation, like The Operator.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
The Rise of the Golden Idol
Why this: Shares puzzle solving with The Operator.
Lacuna – A Sci-Fi Noir Adventure
Why this: Also Narration and Crime, like The Operator.
Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged
Why this: Also Conspiracy and Narrative, like The Operator.
About The Operator
The closest matches to The Operator: Telling Lies, The Rise of the Golden Idol, Greyhat - A Digital Detective Adventure, Lacuna – A Sci-Fi Noir Adventure, and Cyber Manhunt. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If The Operator is your kind of game, the closest matches are Telling Lies, The Rise of the Golden Idol and Greyhat - A Digital Detective Adventure — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, immersive and mysterious, and single out its audio log analysis and bomb defusal. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
The Operator is a 2024 investigation puzzle game developed by Bureau 81 and published by Bureau 81 and indienova. Players step into the role of a deskbound analyst at the Federal Department of Investigation, using specialised software to examine audio logs, decode ciphers, crack passwords, analyse documents and defuse bombs in service of field agents solving mysterious crimes. The game blends atmospheric mystery with simulation mechanics, tasking players with uncovering a conspiracy that players note feels increasingly significant as the story unfolds. Reviewers highlight that the audio logs and surveillance aesthetic create an immersive environment, while the puzzle design—including bomb-defusal sequences—generates tension throughout. The Operator runs verified on Steam Deck, carries a 90 percent positive rating from over 3,400 Steam reviews, and is priced at $13.99.
About The Operator: Welcome to the FDI. As our newest Operator, your role is to use your detective skills to assist our field agents and investigate mysterious crimes. Use cutting-edge FDI software to dig for clues, solve puzzles, and uncover the truth.
Is The Operator worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 90% of 3,406 Steam reviews are positive.
- Last 30 days: 91% positive across 138 new reviews, in line with its all-time score.
- On sale: 35% off, now $9.09 (checked Oct 20).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 4 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics had played a median of 4 h before their negative review.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Audio logs and notes feel authentic
- Bomb defusal puzzles feel intense
- Choices seem meaningful until the reveal
- Retro futuristic surveillance aesthetic
People who play it also play: Telling Lies, The Rise of the Golden Idol, Greyhat - A Digital Detective Adventure
Frequently asked about The Operator
Can I run it?
Is The Operator verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — The Operator is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does The Operator cost?
The Operator is listed on Steam at 9.09 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to The Operator?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside The Operator are Telling Lies, The Rise of the Golden Idol, Greyhat - A Digital Detective Adventure.
Who developed The Operator?
The Operator was developed by Bureau 81 and published by Bureau 81, indienova.