The Operator
- First release
- Jul 22, 2024
- Publisher
- indienova, Bastienre4
- Engine
- Unity
- Genres
- Indie, Adventure, Simulator, Point-and-click, Puzzle · Mystery, Thriller
- Platforms
- PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Nintendo Switch, Linux
Attributes
Details
Storyline, release dates, time to beat, age ratings, modes, links, keywords
- Storyline
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?Read more
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?
- Release dates
- PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Jul 22, 2024
- Mac
- Jul 22, 2024
- Linux
- Jul 22, 2024
All 4 release dates
- Nintendo Switch
- May 22, 2025
- Time to beatIGDB · recorded
- Main Story
- 3h
- Main + Extras
- 4h
- Completionist
- 3h
- Game modes
- Single player
- Perspective
- Text, First person
- Where to buy
- External links
- Steam (opens in a new tab)Discord (opens in a new tab)YouTube (opens in a new tab)Twitch (opens in a new tab)X (opens in a new tab)
- Keywords
- detective, interactive fiction, investigation, crime solving, narration
… All 18
, interactive fiction, investigation, crime solving, narration, conspiracy, investigations, crime, atmospheric, story rich, steam achievements, steam cloud, full motion video, ai-generated artwork, fmv, immersive sim, steam families, simulated operating system
At a Glance
- Critic Score
- 80
- Main Story (IGDB)
- 3h
- Main + Extras (IGDB)
- 4h
- Completionist (IGDB)
- 3h
Overview
Steam review summary
Steam users rate this Very Positive, 8,619 reviews in all languages, recorded 16 October 2026
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How it plays
From Steam
- Detective
- Investigation
- Conspiracy
- Puzzle
- Atmospheric
- Immersive Sim
- Mystery
- Thriller
Steam content notes
- General Mature Content
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Accessibility features
Developer lists on Steam:
Steam · recorded 16 Oct 2026Gameplay
- Playable without timed input, listed by the developer on Steam, recorded 16 October 2026
Audio
- Custom volume controls, listed by the developer on Steam, recorded 16 October 2026
- Stereo sound, listed by the developer on Steam, recorded 16 October 2026
Visual
- Adjustable text size, listed by the developer on Steam, recorded 16 October 2026
- Subtitle options, listed by the developer on Steam, recorded 16 October 2026
- Color alternatives, listed by the developer on Steam, recorded 16 October 2026
- Camera comfort, listed by the developer on Steam, recorded 16 October 2026
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Languages
- Englishinterface, audio, subtitles
- Deutschinterface, subtitles
Language data: IGDB · recorded 1 Nov 2026
Features
Input and devices
- Full controller support
- PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 controller support
Steam features
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Cloud saves
- Steam Family Sharing
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Steam Deck
Valve rates this game Verified · recorded 16 Oct 2026
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Media
Screenshots
Videos
Community
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Behind the game
Awards
Won
- Pégase Award for best narrative design — Pégases 2025
Nominated
- Pégase Award for best first video game — Pégases 2025
- Pégase Award for best indie video game — Pégases 2025
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