# Games like OPERATOR

> The closest matches to OPERATOR: GROUND BRANCH, Gray Zone Warfare, Arma Reforger, Insurgency: Sandstorm, and Escape from Tarkov. 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. [GROUND BRANCH](https://imho.run/games/16900/ground-branch) — Shares weapon customization with OPERATOR. 24,471 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/16900/)
2. [Gray Zone Warfare](https://imho.run/games/2479810/gray-zone-warfare) — Also War and Tactical, like OPERATOR. 44,522 Steam reviews, 74% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2479810/)
3. [Arma Reforger](https://imho.run/games/1874880/arma-reforger) — A frequent pick in OPERATOR players' libraries, and another Action. 28,058 Steam reviews, 79% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1874880/)
4. [Insurgency: Sandstorm](https://imho.run/games/581320/insurgency-sandstorm) — Also War and Gore, like OPERATOR. 59,257 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/581320/)
5. [Escape from Tarkov](https://imho.run/games/3932890/escape-from-tarkov) — Also Gun Customization and Tactical, like OPERATOR. 10,183 Steam reviews, 60% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3932890/)
6. [Bodycam](https://imho.run/games/2406770/bodycam) — Also Tactical, like OPERATOR. 23,153 Steam reviews, 74% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2406770/)
7. [Ready or Not](https://imho.run/games/1144200/ready-or-not) — Also Gun Customization and Gore, like OPERATOR. 144,933 Steam reviews, 77% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1144200/)
8. [SWAT Commander](https://imho.run/games/1619310/swat-commander) — Shares weapon customization with OPERATOR. 201 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1619310/)
9. [Operation: Harsh Doorstop](https://imho.run/games/736590/operation-harsh-doorstop) — Also War and Tactical, like OPERATOR. 10,785 Steam reviews, 71% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/736590/)
10. [Day of Infamy](https://imho.run/games/447820/day-of-infamy) — Also War and Gore, like OPERATOR. 9,523 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/447820/)
11. [Contain](https://imho.run/games/2186700/contain) — Also Gun Customization and Tactical, like OPERATOR. 275 Steam reviews, 57% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2186700/)
12. [Hell Let Loose](https://imho.run/games/686810/hell-let-loose) — Also War and Gore, like OPERATOR. 61,435 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/686810/)
13. [Squad](https://imho.run/games/393380/squad) — Also War and Tactical, like OPERATOR. 82,330 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/393380/)
14. [Six Days in Fallujah](https://imho.run/games/1548850/six-days-in-fallujah) — Also War and Tactical, like OPERATOR. 9,328 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1548850/)
15. [Arena Breakout: Infinite](https://imho.run/games/2073620/arena-breakout-infinite) — Also Gun Customization and War, like OPERATOR. 24,612 Steam reviews, 77% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2073620/)
16. [Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts](https://imho.run/games/973580/sniper-ghost-warrior-contracts) — Also Gun Customization and Gore, like OPERATOR. 3,560 Steam reviews, 76% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/973580/)
17. [Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Future Soldier™](https://imho.run/games/212630/tom-clancy-s-ghost-recon-future-soldier) — Shares weapon customization with OPERATOR. 2,447 Steam reviews, 67% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/212630/)
18. [World War 3](https://imho.run/games/674020/world-war-3) — Shares weapon customization with OPERATOR. 23,195 Steam reviews, 54% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/674020/)
19. [POLYGON](https://imho.run/games/1241100/polygon) — Also Gun Customization and War, like OPERATOR. 16,952 Steam reviews, 75% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1241100/)
20. [E.E.R.I.E2](https://imho.run/games/2162780/e-e-r-i-e2) — A frequent pick in OPERATOR players' libraries, and another Indie. 75 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2162780/)
21. [SCP: 5K](https://imho.run/games/872670/scp-5k) — Also Gun Customization and Tactical, like OPERATOR. 8,365 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/872670/)
22. ['83](https://imho.run/games/1059220/83) — Also War and Gore, like OPERATOR. 626 Steam reviews, 71% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1059220/)
23. [EXFIL](https://imho.run/games/860020/exfil) — Also War and Tactical, like OPERATOR. 201 Steam reviews, 73% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/860020/)
24. [Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare®](https://imho.run/games/2000950/call-of-duty-modern-warfare) — Also Gun Customization and Gore, like OPERATOR. 14,024 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2000950/)

## 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=1913370&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1913370&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1913370&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=1913370
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/1913370
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About OPERATOR

OPERATOR is a tactical shooter developed by VECTOR INTERACTIVE PTY LTD that tasks players with elite covert operations spanning locations worldwide. The game emphasizes a measured and unforgiving style of gameplay, where realism and strategic planning take precedence over rapid action. Players engage with mission-parameter-setting mechanics that allow for tactical preparation, alongside extensive weapon customization systems. The overall experience is long and challenging, designed for extended sit-down sessions, and supports online cooperative play with others. Reviewers highlight the discovery of new features as players progress deeper into the experience, while players describe the game as both challenging and immersive. OPERATOR released in 2023 at a price of $19.99 USD, and carries an 85% positive rating from over 4000 Steam reviews. It is marked as playable on Steam Deck.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 1913370
- **Developer:** VECTOR INTERACTIVE PTY LTD
- **Publisher:** VECTOR INTERACTIVE PTY LTD
- **Genres:** Action, Strategy, Indie, Simulation, RPG, Early Access
- **Categories:** Multi-player, Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Online PvP, Online Co-op, PvP, Family Sharing, Co-op
- **Released:** Aug 1, 2023
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/1913370/operator)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1913370&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1913370/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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