The Operator
Developed by Bureau 81 · Published by Bureau 81, indienova
At a glance
Overview
An adventure, indie, simulation game by Bureau 81, published by Bureau 81 — single-player.
Steam’s own one-line description: “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.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.
Features & modes
Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for The Operator.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | No |
| Co-op | No |
| Online co-op | No |
| PvP | No |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | No |
| Full controller support | Yes |
| Partial controller support | No |
| Steam Cloud saves | Yes |
| Steam Achievements | Yes |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
Minimum
- OS *: Windows 7
- Processor: Intel i5 or equivalent
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: GTX 970
- DirectX: Version 9.0
- Storage: 3 GB available space
Supported languages (9)
The Operator FAQ
Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.
What kind of game is The Operator?
Steam classifies The Operator as a Adventure, Indie, Simulation game, developed by Bureau 81. 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.
How much does The Operator cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists The Operator at $9.09. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is The Operator single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for The Operator: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.
Is The Operator on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists The Operator for Windows, macOS, Linux. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is The Operator out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Jul 22, 2024.
What platforms is The Operator on?
The Operator is listed for Windows, macOS, Linux on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.
Is The Operator single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player.
How much does The Operator cost?
Steam lists it at $9.09.
Does The Operator have achievements?
Yes — Steam lists 13 achievements for The Operator.
What is The Operator's Metacritic score?
The Operator has a Metacritic score of 78/100, per the Steam store listing.
Who made The Operator?
The Operator is developed by Bureau 81 and published by Bureau 81, indienova.
Where to get The Operator
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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