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The Operator
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The Operator player count chart
The Operator has very few players on Steam right now (20). Its all-time peak was 1,122.
History from Jul 1, 2024
The Operator monthly player count
| Month | Avg. players | % Gain | Peak players |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | n/a | -68% | 24 |
| October 2026 | 31 | +158.33% | 75 |
| September 2026 | 12 | -74.04% | 27 |
| August 2026 | n/a | -81.4% | 104 |
| July 2026 | n/a | +831.67% | 559 |
| June 2026 | n/a | -1.64% | 60 |
| May 2026 | n/a | +5.17% | 61 |
| April 2026 | n/a | -37.63% | 58 |
| March 2026 | n/a | +45.31% | 93 |
| February 2026 | n/a | -86.35% | 64 |
| January 2026 | n/a | +801.92% | 469 |
| December 2025 | n/a | +4% | 52 |
| November 2025 | n/a | -16.67% | 50 |
| October 2025 | n/a | +1.69% | 60 |
| September 2025 | n/a | +1.72% | 59 |
| August 2025 | n/a | -23.68% | 58 |
| July 2025 | n/a | -47.59% | 76 |
| June 2025 | n/a | +16.94% | 145 |
| May 2025 | n/a | +87.88% | 124 |
| April 2025 | n/a | -37.14% | 66 |
| March 2025 | n/a | +43.84% | 105 |
| February 2025 | n/a | -89.15% | 73 |
| January 2025 | n/a | +586.73% | 673 |
| December 2024 | n/a | -9.26% | 98 |
| November 2024 | n/a | +52.11% | 108 |
| October 2024 | n/a | -37.72% | 71 |
| September 2024 | n/a | -67.71% | 114 |
| August 2024 | n/a | -68.54% | 353 |
| July 2024 | n/a | n/a | 1,122 |
How many people are playing The Operator?
20 people are playing The Operator on Steam right now. That makes it the #5,973 most played game on Steam at the moment. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 20 players. Today's peak is 47% below its 30-day average daily peak of 38.
The Operator player count history
Over the last 30 days The Operator averaged a daily peak of 38 players, up 46% compared with the 30 days before (26). Its highest point this month (67) is 34% above the same period last year (50). In its first month after release (Jul 22, 2024) it peaked at 353 players. Today's player count is 2% of its all-time peak of 1,122, set on Jul 1, 2024.
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About The Operator
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
- Bureau 81
- Publisher
- Bureau 81, indienova
- Released
- Jul 22, 2024
- Genre
- Adventure, Indie, Simulation
- Steam Deck
- Verified
- Languages
- 9 languages, 1 with full audio
Screenshots
The Operator price history
Good time to buy? Decent, but it has been cheaper. The Operator is 21% off at $12.63 right now; the lowest we have recorded is $9.09 (Oct 13, 2026).Next Steam sale: Steam Winter Sale, Dec 17 to Jan 4. See the countdown
US price on Steam. Checked daily.
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The Operator reviews over time
Positive and negative Steam user reviews per month, from Steam's review history.
The Operator achievements
The Operator has 13 Steam achievements. On average a player has unlocked 55.9% of them; the rarest, SKINNER's Office, is held by 8.8% of players.
Welcome to the FDIHidden achievement97.5%- First DayYou completed your first day at the FDI!91.8%
- Second DayHidden achievement79.5%
- Clicked 1, 2, 3, 4 timesHidden achievement73.5%
- Third DayHidden achievement72.0%
- Uncovered HAL's IdentityHidden achievement68.5%
- Completed the GameYou completed the game!65.8%
- Watched CreditsYou watched the credits. There's more to it than meets the eye!55.3%
- Saved Agent PENDELLHidden achievement49.9%
- RTFMHidden achievement28.7%
- Ghost CarHidden achievement23.0%
- Reverted Fire ReportHidden achievement12.7%
- SKINNER's OfficeHidden achievement8.8%
Global unlock rates from Steam, most common first.
The Operator DLC
The Operator has 1 DLC on Steam, newest first.
| DLC | Price (US) | |
|---|---|---|
 | The Operator, Original Soundtrack ↗ | $9.99 |
Latest The Operator news and patch notes
- Oct 1, 2026 [RETRIEVING RECORD... PLEASE WAIT]
- Oct 1, 2026 The Operator Is Now Available On Apple and Android Stores!
- Jul 24, 2025 The Operator 2 Is In Development
- Jun 23, 2025 Update 2.3 Patch notes
- Jun 22, 2025 Update 2.2 Patch notes
- May 23, 2025 The Operator Launches On Switch!
- Apr 13, 2025 Update 2.1 #12 Patch notes
- Mar 17, 2025 Steam Deck & Controller Update! The Operator 2.0 (5090) Patch notes
Official announcements from the developer on Steam.
The Operator FAQ
Is The Operator dead?
The Operator has very few players on Steam right now (20). Its all-time peak was 1,122.
How many people play The Operator?
20 people are playing The Operator on Steam right now. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 20 concurrent players.
What is the all-time peak player count for The Operator?
The Operator reached its all-time Steam peak of 1,122 concurrent players on Jul 1, 2024.
Is The Operator growing or declining?
The Operator is growing. Its average daily peak over the last 30 days was 38, up 46% compared with the previous 30 days.
How much does The Operator cost?
The Operator is on sale on Steam right now: $12.63, 21% off its usual $15.93. Prices are checked daily and can differ by region.
What is the lowest price The Operator has been on Steam?
The lowest US price we have recorded for The Operator on Steam is $9.09 (35% off), on Oct 13, 2026. It costs $12.63 right now.
Is The Operator on sale right now?
Yes. The Operator is 21% off on Steam right now, $12.63 instead of $15.93. The lowest we have recorded is $9.09.
Is The Operator good?
Steam players rate The Operator Very Positive: 92% of 6,196 reviews are positive.
When did The Operator come out?
The Operator was released on Steam on Jul 22, 2024.
Who made The Operator?
The Operator was developed by Bureau 81 and published by Bureau 81, indienova.
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