The Operator

The Operator

Bureau 81 · July 22, 2024 · Detective, Investigation, Conspiracy, Puzzle, Atmospheric

Buy the The Operator key for Steam from Loaded at $8.19 — the cheapest of 9 stores we compare.

PC
Very Positive92% · 8,89278Metacritic19playing now
Best price 65 Lowest tracked
$8.19-35%
$15.89⭐ lowest tracked
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Where to buy The Operator — official stores

GreenManGaming
Standard Edition · Steam
-35%
$9.09
$13.99
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GOG
GOG
Standard Edition · DRM-Free
-35%
$9.09
$13.99
Buy
Steam
Steam
Standard Edition · Steam
$13.99
Buy
Epic Game Store
Epic Game Store
Standard Edition · Epic Games
$14.99
Buy

Cheapest The Operator keys — keyshops

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Loaded
Standard Edition · Steam
-48%
$8.19
$15.89
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Driffle INC
Standard Edition · Steam
$8.56
Buy
Eneba
Standard Edition · Steam
$8.37
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Gameseal
Standard Edition · Steam
$8.48
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CJS CD Keys
CJS CD Keys
Standard Edition · Steam
$9.29
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The Operator price by region

The Operator costs £6.35 in the United Kingdom, $6.69 in Georgia (USD), €7.29 in Europe (EUR), $8.19 in the United States, CA$11.69 in Canada, NZ$13.29 in New Zealand, A$13.33 in Australia, R$28.89 in Brazil and zł33.43 in Poland right now.

Cheapest The Operator offer in each region, in local currency
RegionBest priceOfficial storeKey shopStores
United Kingdom £6.35 −35% £7.65 £6.35 7
Georgia (USD) $6.69 −35% $6.69 $8.19 8
Europe (EUR) €7.29 −35% €8.95 €7.29 9
United Statesyour region $8.19 −35% $9.09 $8.19 9
Canada CA$11.69 −35% CA$11.69 — 4
New Zealand NZ$13.29 −35% NZ$13.29 — 4
Australia A$13.33 −35% A$13.33 — 4
Brazil R$28.89 −35% R$28.89 R$46.72 5
Poland zł33.43 −35% zł41.59 zł33.43 6

Each row is a real price from that region's own stores, not a currency conversion, so the figures are not directly comparable. Switch regions in the header to shop the one you buy in.

Trailers & screenshots

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About The Operator

✦ AI summary

Step into the shoes of an FDI Operator solving crimes from your computer console, analyzing evidence through specialized software to assist field agents in the field. Unravel mind-bending cases involving murders, missing persons, and cyber attacks by connecting clues across documents and databases in a mystery-driven investigation game.

Welcome to the FDI, Mr Tanner.


Time to clear your head, work through your hangover and start your first day as an Operator. There are plenty of cases to solve. Assist our field agents using your computer console and ingenuity to bring criminals to justice. Ready to make the world a better place?
  • Investigate Crimes: Solve cases such as murders, missing people, and cyber attacks.
  • Use FDI Software: Analyze evidence and find clues using cutting-edge tools.
  • Dig Deeper: Follow the evidence as it twists and turns, no matter where it leads.
  • Uncover the Truth: Each case is a mind-bending story to unravel, so take notes.

Assist Our Field Agents

When our field agents need support, they’ll call you. Help them by fact-checking, searching databases, identifying killers, and more. Each case will have evidence to evaluate, and it’s your job to dig into documents, connect the clues, and solve the mysteries.

Cutting-Edge Software

You have the finest FDI **software to help with those challenging cases. Point and click through the Video and Photo Analyzer, Citizen and Vehicle Database, ChemScan, Notepad and a fully functional Terminal at any point to find out %^^** what you need.

In Truth, We Seek

To find the truth, you must follow the //** evidence **// and see where it leads, no matter how unsettling. %% But don’t poke into unauthori$$ed* areas without first notifying your **superiors {liars}**//.

FDI’s Most Wanted


WARNING: Any new $$** information **// on the cyber criminal known as HAL should be reported to your supervisor ** {jailor} immediately. For the safety of the general public and your fellow agents, please keep all ////**5%%%
‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ //****evidence{{///**%%%%%
‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ of ***/////^^^ HAL %%%
///&&&&*****$$$$
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‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ^^^%%%***
‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ^^$$$>>{{}}}
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///// TRUST NO ONE /////

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The Operator — game info

Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux / SteamOS
Steam Deck
Verified
Player modes
Single-player
Controller
Full controller support
PC Game Pass
Not included

What Steam players say

Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.

Recommended Sep 26, 2026
Ehkä yhtii parhaimpii pelei mitä oon ikää pelannu. gameplayt ei oikee oo mut vitun kauniisti tehty ja pitää kans ajatella paljon. Alkuun oli vähä haastava tajuta miten toimii mut kyl sit ku sai kii ni oli vaa nii nannaa ai että. Musiikit ne vasta niin SAATANAN kauniita vaa on en oo ikää nähny pelii mis ois yht hyvät musiikit ku täs. Huomaa et oli aikaa käytetty ja panostettu, eikä ollu yhtään turhaa, kaikki vaan niin kaunista. Hintaki on vitun hyvä vajaa 15€, melkee ku ryöstäis pelin itellee, vois olla jopa kalliimpi mut ei oo. Ei oo älyttömän pitkä, omaan makuun vähä turhan lyhyt, mutta oli pelkkää nautintoo pelaamine! Suosittelen ostamaan ja pelaamaan läpi isosti!
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Recommended Sep 27, 2026
I absolutely enjoyed this game! It was so fun - the story, the music, and the voice acting are great, loved it
Recommended Sep 27, 2026
very short, with a pretty ♥♥♥♥ ending, gameplay was fun while it lasted. 6.7/10, get on sale
Recommended Sep 26, 2026
LOVeD this game, wish it was a longer game. but great story line
Recommended Sep 21, 2026
Fun narrative game about hacking, intelligence, and government conspiracy.
Recommended Sep 20, 2026
Great story. I hope for a continuation.

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