# Games like 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.

## Similar games, ranked

The full ranked list, 24 games, best match first (the HTML page shows the top 8 as cards).

1. [Telling Lies](https://imho.run/games/762830/telling-lies) — Also FMV and Crime, like The Operator. 681 Steam reviews, 61% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/762830/)
2. [The Rise of the Golden Idol](https://imho.run/games/2716400/the-rise-of-the-golden-idol) — Shares puzzle solving with The Operator. 2,412 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2716400/)
3. [Greyhat - A Digital Detective Adventure](https://imho.run/games/1247940/greyhat-a-digital-detective-adventure) — Shares password recovery with The Operator. 204 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1247940/)
4. [Lacuna – A Sci-Fi Noir Adventure](https://imho.run/games/1364100/lacuna-a-sci-fi-noir-adventure) — Also Narration and Crime, like The Operator. 690 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1364100/)
5. [Cyber Manhunt](https://imho.run/games/1216710/cyber-manhunt) — Also Crime and Detective, like The Operator. 791 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1216710/)
6. [Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged](https://imho.run/games/2544110/broken-sword-shadow-of-the-templars-reforged) — Also Conspiracy and Narrative, like The Operator. 375 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2544110/)
7. [Her Story](https://imho.run/games/368370/her-story) — A frequent pick in The Operator players' libraries, and another Indie. 5,029 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/368370/)
8. [The Roottrees are Dead](https://imho.run/games/2754380/the-roottrees-are-dead) — Also Detective and Investigation, like The Operator. 4,456 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2754380/)
9. [Unheard - Voices of Crime](https://imho.run/games/942970/unheard-voices-of-crime) — A frequent pick in The Operator players' libraries, and another RPG. 2,751 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/942970/)
10. [The Case of the Golden Idol](https://imho.run/games/1677770/the-case-of-the-golden-idol) — Also Conspiracy and Detective, like The Operator. 6,283 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1677770/)
11. [Agatha Christie - Murder on the Orient Express](https://imho.run/games/1904790/agatha-christie-murder-on-the-orient-express) — A frequent pick in The Operator players' libraries, and another Action. 339 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1904790/)
12. [Sherlock Holmes: The Devil's Daughter](https://imho.run/games/350640/sherlock-holmes-the-devil-s-daughter) — Shares puzzle solving with The Operator. 2,849 Steam reviews, 79% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/350640/)
13. [Lost Wiki: Kozlovka](https://imho.run/games/4018950/lost-wiki-kozlovka) — Shares puzzle solving with The Operator. 728 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/4018950/)
14. [Contradiction: Spot The Liar](https://imho.run/games/373390/contradiction-spot-the-liar) — Also FMV and Conspiracy, like The Operator. 2,482 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/373390/)
15. [Confidential Killings - A Detective Game](https://imho.run/games/2797960/confidential-killings-a-detective-game) — Shares puzzle solving with The Operator. 222 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2797960/)
16. [Hacknet](https://imho.run/games/365450/hacknet) — Shares puzzle solving with The Operator. 7,537 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/365450/)
17. [Orwell: Keeping an Eye On You](https://imho.run/games/491950/orwell-keeping-an-eye-on-you) — Also Detective, like The Operator. 4,802 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/491950/)
18. [The Darkest Files](https://imho.run/games/2058730/the-darkest-files) — Also Detective and Investigation, like The Operator. 340 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2058730/)
19. [Scene Investigators](https://imho.run/games/1159830/scene-investigators) — A frequent pick in The Operator players' libraries, and another Adventure. 333 Steam reviews, 65% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1159830/)
20. [The Drifter](https://imho.run/games/1170570/the-drifter) — Also Thriller and Investigation, like The Operator. 3,185 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1170570/)
21. [The List](https://imho.run/games/1586820/the-list) — Also FMV and Conspiracy, like The Operator. 85 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1586820/)
22. [The Last Case of John Morley](https://imho.run/games/3636620/the-last-case-of-john-morley) — Also Narrative and Detective, like The Operator. 76 Steam reviews, 76% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3636620/)
23. [Anonymous Hacker Simulator](https://imho.run/games/2487060/anonymous-hacker-simulator) — Shares puzzle solving with The Operator. 278 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2487060/)
24. [Strange Antiquities](https://imho.run/games/2885870/strange-antiquities) — Shares puzzle solving with The Operator. 1,956 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2885870/)

## Machine-readable

The same ranked list as JSON from the imho.run API for AI assistants (GET, no key, same site as this page):

- Top 20: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1771980&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1771980&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1771980&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=1771980
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/1771980
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About The Operator

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.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 1771980
- **Developer:** Bureau 81
- **Publisher:** Bureau 81, indienova
- **Genres:** Indie, Adventure, Simulation
- **Categories:** Captions available, Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Full controller support, Family Sharing, Adjustable Text Size, Subtitle Options, Color Alternatives, Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, Playable without Timed Input
- **Released:** Jul 22, 2024
- **Free to play:** no
- **Metacritic:** 78
- **Platforms:** windows, mac, linux

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/1771980/the-operator)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1771980&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1771980/)
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