Data source: Steam Web APILast updated: How we collect this data
OPERATOR player count chart
OPERATOR has a small but active player base. 698 people are playing it on Steam right now. Over the last 30 days its player count has been declining (down 13% on the month before).
History from Aug 1, 2023
OPERATOR monthly player count
| Month | Avg. players | % Gain | Peak players |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 510 | -19.3% | 908 |
| October 2026 | 632 | -3.95% | 1,278 |
| September 2026 | 658 | -26.11% | 1,508 |
| August 2026 | n/a | -14.78% | 2,041 |
| July 2026 | n/a | +17.34% | 2,395 |
| June 2026 | n/a | +56.64% | 2,041 |
| May 2026 | n/a | -61.5% | 1,303 |
| April 2026 | n/a | +578.16% | 3,384 |
| March 2026 | n/a | -5.49% | 499 |
| February 2026 | n/a | -32.91% | 528 |
| January 2026 | n/a | +37.59% | 787 |
| December 2025 | n/a | +439.62% | 572 |
| November 2025 | n/a | -14.52% | 106 |
| October 2025 | n/a | +1.64% | 124 |
| September 2025 | n/a | -20.26% | 122 |
| August 2025 | n/a | -37.55% | 153 |
| July 2025 | n/a | -18.6% | 245 |
| June 2025 | n/a | +285.9% | 301 |
| May 2025 | n/a | -1.27% | 78 |
| April 2025 | n/a | -17.71% | 79 |
| March 2025 | n/a | -21.95% | 96 |
| February 2025 | n/a | -32.42% | 123 |
| January 2025 | n/a | +0.55% | 182 |
| December 2024 | n/a | +45.97% | 181 |
| November 2024 | n/a | -26.63% | 124 |
| October 2024 | n/a | -21.76% | 169 |
| September 2024 | n/a | +254.1% | 216 |
| August 2024 | n/a | +0% | 61 |
| July 2024 | n/a | -32.22% | 61 |
| June 2024 | n/a | +13.92% | 90 |
| May 2024 | n/a | -28.18% | 79 |
| April 2024 | n/a | -2.65% | 110 |
| March 2024 | n/a | -37.22% | 113 |
| February 2024 | n/a | +24.14% | 180 |
| January 2024 | n/a | -15.2% | 145 |
| December 2023 | n/a | +13.25% | 171 |
| November 2023 | n/a | +7.09% | 151 |
| October 2023 | n/a | +13.71% | 141 |
| September 2023 | n/a | -33.69% | 124 |
| August 2023 | n/a | n/a | 187 |
How many people are playing OPERATOR?
Right now, 698 players are in OPERATOR on Steam. That makes it the #970 most played game on Steam at the moment. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 698 players. Today's peak is 17% below its 30-day average daily peak of 840.
OPERATOR player count trend
Over the last 30 days OPERATOR averaged a daily peak of 840 players, down 13% compared with the 30 days before (961). Its highest point this month (1,278) is 1106% above the same period last year (106). In its first month after release (Aug 1, 2023) it peaked at 187 players. Today's player count is 21% of its all-time peak of 3,384, set on Apr 1, 2026.
Best time to play OPERATOR
Based on the last 14 days, OPERATOR is busiest around 20:00 UTC (3 PM in New York) and quietest around 09:00 UTC (4 AM in New York), when about 59% fewer people are online. For the fastest matchmaking, play close to the peak hour.
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OPERATOR players by hour and weekday
When OPERATOR has the most players online, by weekday and hour, shown in your time zone. Busy hours mean faster matchmaking and fuller servers; quiet hours are best for solo play.
Average players for each hour of the week over the last 28 days, from our Steam player counts.
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About OPERATOR
In OPERATOR, you will play as an elite Tier 1 operator undergoing dangerous clandestine operations all over the globe. With a strategic, measured, and unforgiving style of gameplay. You are the tactical advantage, Good luck.
- Developer
- VECTOR INTERACTIVE PTY LTD
- Released
- Aug 1, 2023
- Genre
- Action, Indie, RPG, Simulation, Strategy, Early Access
- Steam Deck
- Playable
- Languages
- 1 language, 1 with full audio
Screenshots
OPERATOR price history
Good time to buy? Probably wait for a sale. OPERATOR is at its full price of $19.99. It usually goes on sale for about 20% off (around $15.99), and the lowest we have recorded is $13.99.Next Steam sale: Steam Winter Sale, Dec 17 to Jan 4. See the countdown
US price on Steam. Readings before Oct 13, 2026 come from archived copies of the Steam store page (Internet Archive), so short sales between copies can be missing. Checked daily.
OPERATOR price by region
| Region | Steam price | In USD | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $19.99 | $19.99 | base |
| Euro area | 19,50€ | $21.77 | +9% |
| United Kingdom | £16.75 | $22.42 | +12% |
| Canada | C$ 25.99 | $18.48 | -8% |
| Australia | A$ 29.50 | $20.27 | +1% |
| New Zealand | NZ$ 28.99 | $16.07 | -20% |
| Brazil | R$59,99 | $10.90 | -45% |
| Mexico | Mex$ 227.99 | $12.19 | -39% |
| Argentina (LATAM USD) | $19.99 | $19.99 | 0% |
| Poland | 91,99 zł | $23.38 | +17% |
| Switzerland | CHF 21.99 | $26.85 | +34% |
| Norway | 220,00 kr | $23.34 | +17% |
| Turkey (MENA USD) | $19.99 | $19.99 | 0% |
| Azerbaijan (CIS USD) | $10.49 | $10.49 | -48% |
| South Africa | R 185.00 | $11.19 | -44% |
| India | ₹880.00 | $9.37 | -53% |
| Indonesia cheapest | Rp 165 999 | $9.17 | -54% |
| China | ¥76.00 | $11.39 | -43% |
| Japan | ¥2,300 | $14.53 | -27% |
| South Korea | ₩ 21,500 | $15.82 | -21% |
Converted with the European Central Bank reference rates of 6 Nov 2026. Steam sells each region's price only to accounts in that region.
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OPERATOR reviews over time
Positive and negative Steam user reviews per month, from Steam's review history.
OPERATOR on Twitch
Twitch category "OPERATOR", sampled every 30 minutes since Oct 13, 2026. Most watched games on Twitch
OPERATOR Twitch viewers per day, last 90 days
Average viewers per day (line) and the highest count of each day (dotted line).
Best day: 19 Oct 2026, with a peak of 4 viewers and 0 on average.
OPERATOR achievements
OPERATOR has 26 Steam achievements. On average a player has unlocked 20.9% of them; the rarest, FEAR NO MAN., is held by 0.9% of players.
TOTAL MISSION FAILUREFail an operation, this better be the last.67.5%- Geneva SuggestionHidden achievement66.7%
- Fallen EagleHidden achievement65.5%
- Mozambique Drill"two to the body, one to the head"64.1%
- We're so back baby.Hidden achievement60.1%
- WATCH YOUR FIRE!Hidden achievement37.2%
- LAST MAN STANDINGWin as the last one alive23.4%
- Dumbass.Hidden achievement23.1%
- TIER 1 EXECUTIONComplete the mission without anyone taking damage. (Requires more than 1 person)19.3%
- Dirty MessComplete "Clean House" on Tier 1 difficulty with 30 or more enemy combatants15.5%
- Dead in the WaterComplete "Darkwaters" on Tier 1 difficulty with 30 or more enemy combatants9.2%
- Force MultiplierSurvive all 20 waves at Combat Outpost Cobra, Afghanistan.8.9%
- El Dinero Hombre?Complete Sinola Highlands, Mexico on Tier 1 difficulty with 30 or more enemy combatants8.4%
- Kinetic JusticeComplete Adjara Province, Georgia on Tier 1 difficulty with 30 or more enemy combatants8.2%
- High Speed, Low DragComplete an operation in less than a minute.8.0%
- Hanging by a threadHidden achievement7.3%
- Urban LegendComplete Kabul Streets on Tier 1 difficulty with 40 or more enemy combatants7.3%
- Return to SenderComplete Deir ez-Zor Governorate, eastern Syria on Tier 1 difficulty with 30 or more enemy combatants.7.2%
- Compound InterestComplete Logar Province, Afghanistan on Tier 1 difficulty with 30 or more enemy combatants7.0%
- Forever WarComplete Kandahar Province, Afganistan on Tier 1 difficulty with 40 or more enemy combatants6.9%
- Clipping WingsComplete Lori Province, Armenia on Tier 1 difficulty with 30 or more enemy combatants6.7%
- Violence of actionComplete Mykolaiv Oblast, Ukraine on Tier 1 difficulty with 30 or more enemy combatants6.7%
- Apex PredatorBeat all Tier 1 difficulty challenges4.5%
- Predator VisionBeat all Tier 1 difficulty challenges at night time.3.3%
- Seasoned OperatorKill 500 armed combatants without dying1.6%
- FEAR NO MAN.Kill 10,000 armed combatants0.9%
Global unlock rates from Steam, most common first.
Latest OPERATOR news and patch notes
- Nov 5, 2026 OPERATOR EULA and Mod Policy now live
- Jul 7, 2026 0.9.5 Hotfix 01 Patch notes
- Jul 6, 2026 UPDATE V09.5 and V10 DEVLOG
- Apr 11, 2026 UPDATE v09.031 hotfix Patch notes
- Apr 11, 2026 UPDATE v09.03 hotfix Patch notes
- Apr 5, 2026 Update V09 Hotfix 2 Patch notes
- Apr 4, 2026 V09 Hotfix 01 Patch notes
- Apr 4, 2026 UPDATE V09 NOW LIVE
Official announcements from the developer on Steam.
OPERATOR FAQ
Is OPERATOR dead?
OPERATOR has a small but active player base. 698 people are playing it on Steam right now. Over the last 30 days its player count has been declining (down 13% on the month before).
How many people play OPERATOR?
698 people are playing OPERATOR on Steam right now. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 698 concurrent players.
What is the all-time peak player count for OPERATOR?
OPERATOR reached its all-time Steam peak of 3,384 concurrent players on Apr 1, 2026.
Is OPERATOR growing or declining?
OPERATOR is declining. Its average daily peak over the last 30 days was 840, down 13% compared with the previous 30 days.
When is OPERATOR most active?
OPERATOR usually has the most players around 20:00 UTC (3 PM in New York) and the fewest around 09:00 UTC (4 AM in New York).
How much does OPERATOR cost?
OPERATOR costs $19.99 on Steam in the US. Prices are checked daily and can differ by region.
What is the lowest price OPERATOR has been on Steam?
The lowest US price we have recorded for OPERATOR on Steam is $13.99 (30% off), on Jul 5, 2025 (from an archived copy of the Steam store page). It costs $19.99 right now.
Is OPERATOR on sale right now?
No, OPERATOR is at its full price of $19.99 on Steam right now. In past sales it usually dropped about 20%, and the biggest discount we have seen is 30%.
Where is OPERATOR cheapest on Steam?
Of the 20 Steam regions we check, OPERATOR is cheapest in Indonesia at Rp 165 999, about $9.17 or 54% below the US price of $19.99. Steam only sells each regional price to accounts from that region.
Is OPERATOR good?
Steam players rate OPERATOR Very Positive: 86% of 9,801 reviews are positive.
When did OPERATOR come out?
OPERATOR was released on Steam on Aug 1, 2023.
Who made OPERATOR?
OPERATOR was developed by VECTOR INTERACTIVE PTY LTD.
Is OPERATOR still worth playing?
OPERATOR has a smaller but active community on Steam today (698 playing right now), and players still rate it well (Very Positive).
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