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The Operator
GameValio recommendationMaybe
Not urgent, but worth watching: it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.
- Losing players
- Niche gem - loved by fans, smaller community
- Highly rated (8,650 reviews)
Why “Maybe”
The ring is the score: filled up to 65 out of 100. Each colour is what one signal added; the five bands below show where the score landed.
- Skip This
- Wait for Sale
- Maybe
- Worth It
- Great Deal
Where to buy
3 stores · lowest price first
Green Man Gaming Cheapest Authorized reseller · Price set 17 hours ago$9.09$13.99−35%Buy 
Steam Official store · Price set 21 days ago$9.09$13.99−35%Buy 
Kinguin Key marketplace · Price set yesterday$13.83+$4.74−1%Buy Always sorted by the lowest price, marketplaces included; on a tie the partner store comes first. Marketplace: a Steam key sold by third parties, with the marketplace's buyer protection. Authorized reseller: a store licensed by the publisher.
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Behind the recommendation
How we got to this score: each signal, the factors behind it and the data that feeds it.
Value68/100
- $9.09: very accessible price
- 35% off: decent discount
- Near historical low ($8.39)
Source: prices from the stores we track, compared with this game's own price history.
Price history
Now $9.09Lowest recorded $8.39Full price $13.99
Quality86/100
- 91% positive (8,650 reviews): very positive reception
- Metacritic 78/100: generally favorable from critics
- 8,650 reviews: solid data foundation
Source: Steam reviews and Metacritic, collected daily.
Steam review score 91% · Very PositivePositive 8kNegative 748
Popularity32/100
- Players down 45% in recent days
- 16 concurrent players: niche audience
Source: Steam concurrent players and review volume, collected daily.
Daily peak concurrent players
Players now 12Peak in period 64
Game details
- Developers
- Bureau 81
- Publishers
- indienova, Bureau 81
- Release date
- July 22, 2024
- Platforms
- Linux, Windows, MacOs
- Achievements
- 13
- Steam recs
- 7,791
- Supported languages
9 languages, 1 with full audioSee the list
English (audio) · French · Italian · German · Spanish - Spain · Simplified Chinese · Traditional Chinese · Portuguese - Brazil · Russian
- Categories
Single-player, Steam Achievements, Full controller support +10See the list
Single-player · Steam Achievements · Full controller support · Captions available · Adjustable Text Size · Camera Comfort · Color Alternatives · Custom Volume Controls · Playable without Timed Input · Stereo Sound · Subtitle Options · Steam Cloud · Family Sharing
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Is The Operator worth buying?
Not urgent, but worth watching: it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.
Where can I buy The Operator cheapest?
The best current deal for The Operator is on GreenManGaming for $9.09.
That's a 35% discount.
What type of game is The Operator?
The Operator is categorized as: Indie, Simulation, Adventure.
What platforms is The Operator available on?
The Operator is available on: Linux, Windows, MacOs.
When was The Operator released?
The Operator was released on July 22, 2024.
How many people are playing The Operator?
According to recent data, The Operator has approximately 12 concurrent players 7 hours ago.
Is The Operator on sale right now?
The Operator is currently 35% off on GreenManGaming for $9.09.
Who made The Operator?
Developed by: Bureau 81
Published by: indienova, Bureau 81
What are the best deals for The Operator?
We're currently tracking 3 deals for The Operator across different stores:
- GreenManGaming: $9.09 (-35%)
- Steam: $9.09 (-35%)
- Kinguin: $13.83 (-1%)
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