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The Operator

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App ID 1771980
App Type Game
Developer
Publisher Bureau 81, indienova
Supported Systems Windows macOS Linux
Technologies Unity Engine, EpicOnlineServices SDK
Last Changenumber 29690065
Last Record Update 22 June 2025 – 12:51:37 UTC ()
Release Date 22 July 2024 – 15:00:15 UTC ()
😎 89.60%
6k reviews
17
In-Game

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.

Additional Information

Developer Bureau 81
metacritic_name The Operator
controller_support full
metacritic_score 78
metacritic_fullurl https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/the-operator?ftag=MCD-06-10aaa1f
community_visible_stats Yes
ReleaseState released
Publisher Bureau 81
Store Release Date 22 July 2024 – 15:00:20 UTC ()
osarch empty string
community_hub_visible Yes
Social Media https://discord.gg/Pw7PhNmNsP
Primary Genre Simulation (28)
Store Genres Adventure (25), Indie (23), Simulation (28)
Steam Release Date 22 July 2024 – 15:00:15 UTC ()
Store Asset Modification Time 23 April 2025 – 20:54:57 UTC () (1745441697)
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name_localized
schinese接线疑云 The Operator
tchinese接線疑雲 The Operator
review_score 8
review_percentage 92
Detected Technologies (?) Unity Engine, EpicOnlineServices SDK, FMOD SDK, UnityBurst SDK, UnityURP SDK, XAudio2 SDK, cURL SDK
Steam Deck Compatibility
  • Steam Deck:
  • All functionality is accessible when using the default controller configuration
  • This game shows Steam Deck controller icons
  • In-game interface text is legible on Steam Deck
  • This game's default graphics configuration performs well on Steam Deck
  •  
  • SteamOS:
  • This game runs successfully on SteamOS
  •  
  • category: Verified
  • steamos_compatibility: Compatible
  • test_timestamp: 28 May 2025 – 00:00:00 UTC
  • tested_build_id: 18088160
  • configuration:
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    requires_manual_keyboard_invoke0
    requires_non_controller_launcher_nav0
    primary_player_is_controller_slot_00
    non_deck_display_glyphs0
    small_text0
    requires_internet_for_setup0
    requires_internet_for_singleplayer0
    recommended_runtimenative
    requires_h2640
    requires_voice_files0
    gamescope_frame_limiter_not_supported0
    hdr_support0
steam_deck_blog_url https://steamcommunity.com/games/1771980/announcements/detail/578254855150240938?snr=1_2108_9__2107
Content Descriptors General Mature Content (5)
controllertagwizard Yes
AI Content Type 1
First seen on SteamDB 25 September 2021 – 07:40:17 UTC (), in changelist #12667834
Content Descriptors (Including DLC) General Mature Content (5)

Supported Languages

9 Languages Interface Full Audio Subtitles Achievements
English Yes Yes Yes Yes
French Yes Yes Yes
Italian Yes Yes Yes
German Yes Yes Yes
Spanish - Spain Yes Yes Yes
Simplified Chinese Yes Yes Yes
Traditional Chinese Yes Yes Yes
Portuguese - Brazil Yes Yes
Russian Yes Yes

Tags

🕵️ Detective 🔍 Investigation 👁️ Conspiracy 🧩 Puzzle 🌫 Atmospheric 🤫 Mystery 🌎 Immersive Sim 🔪 Thriller 🖥️ Simulation 🚨 Crime 📚 Narration 🔎 Point & Click 📺 FMV 📚 Narrative 📚 Story Rich 📚 Interactive Fiction 🗺️ Adventure 🧚 Choose Your Own Adventure 📚 Visual Novel 🎲 RPG

Categories

Single-player Steam Achievements Captions available Steam Cloud Family Sharing

Hardware Categories

Native Steam Controller Full Controller Support DualShock Controllers (USB Only) DualShock Controllers DualSense Controllers (USB Only) DualSense Controllers Steam Input API Supported

Accessibility Categories

Adjustable Text Size Subtitle Options Color Alternatives Camera Comfort Custom Volume Controls Stereo Sound Playable without Timed Input

Assets

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timestamp23 April 2025 – 20:55:09 UTC
Trailers
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