The Operator

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Reviews "I can finally be the man in the chair, scanning footage and ordering the computer to enhance. " - Polygon "Impeccably presented, The Operator leaves you feeling like a real government agent, solving real crimes and becoming embroiled in a real conspiracy.

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Developer:
Bastienre4
Publisher:
indienova
Engine:
Unity
Release date:
22 July 2024
Recent Steam reviews:
Very Positive (82)
All Steam reviews:
Very Positive (3432)

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Reviews

"I can finally be the man in the chair, scanning footage and ordering the computer to enhance." - Polygon

"Impeccably presented, The Operator leaves you feeling like a real government agent, solving real crimes and becoming embroiled in a real conspiracy." - GameSpew

"A taut collection of cases that work in tandem to create a gripping adventure that encourages savvy problem-solving." - Game Rant

"The Operator’s concept is fresh and compelling" - TheGamer


About the Game

Welcome to the FDI, Mr Tanner.

Time to clear your head, work through your hangover and start your first day as an Operator. There are plenty of cases to solve. Assist our field agents using your computer console and ingenuity to bring criminals to justice. Ready to make the world a better place?

  • Investigate Crimes: Solve cases such as murders, missing people, and cyber attacks.
  • Use FDI Software: Analyze evidence and find clues using cutting-edge tools.
  • Dig Deeper: Follow the evidence as it twists and turns, no matter where it leads.
  • Uncover the Truth: Each case is a mind-bending story to unravel, so take notes.

Assist Our Field Agents

When our field agents need support, they’ll call you. Help them by fact-checking, searching databases, identifying killers, and more. Each case will have evidence to evaluate, and it’s your job to dig into documents, connect the clues, and solve the mysteries.

Cutting-Edge Software

You have the finest FDI **software to help with those challenging cases. Point and click through the Video and Photo Analyzer, Citizen and Vehicle Database, ChemScan, Notepad and a fully functional Terminal at any point to find out %^^** what you need.

In Truth, We Seek

To find the truth, you must follow the //** evidence **// and see where it leads, no matter how unsettling. %% But don’t poke into unauthori$$ed* areas without first notifying your **superiors {liars}**//.

FDI’s Most Wanted

WARNING: Any new $$** information **// on the cyber criminal known as HAL should be reported to your supervisor ** {jailor} immediately. For the safety of the general public and your fellow agents, please keep all ////**5%%%
‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ //****evidence{{///**%%%%%
‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ of ***/////^^^ HAL %%%
///&&&&*****$$$$
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‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ^^^%%%***
‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ^^$$$>>{{}}}
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///// TRUST NO ONE /////

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Recommended system requirements

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

recommended*

Not specified

User reviews

benbw
Recommended | 13 May 2026
5.4h played

I bought this after playing and enjoying Orwell and its sequel, and if you enjoyed those you'll enjoy this. Like the first Orwell game, it took about 5 hours of playing time to complete and was enjoyable, especially the

Helpful: 2
lycheking13
Not recommended | 21 May 2026
5.8h played

So I feel VERY conflicted on this one. 95% of this game is marvelous and I totally recommend it to people who like figuring things out. The 5% is so disappointing that I'm near dumbfounded. Good stuff first. The puzzles

Helpful: 1
Cool Karate Man
Recommended | 26 May 2026
9.1h played

This is a game that has both simple and yet in-depth storytelling. Simple in that the over-arching story is pre-set. The in-depth is that you have to solve puzzles and also that your choices will determine who lives and

Helpful: 1
vampvibesonly
Recommended | 19 May 2026
5.0h played

this game genuinely kept me interested until the very end. sometimes a case had me a little lost while trying to figure out the solution, but it was always manageable and never felt unfair. the ending was definitely

Helpful: 1
Amorta
Not recommended | 21 May 2026
9.3h played

it could have been a good game but its too short compared to its price. the connection between days are very stream-of-conscisness, which is an unexpected highlight of the game. but the operator's identity is quite easy

Helpful: 1
jenjenlonergan
Recommended | 03 May 2026
6.2h played

I love detective and mystery games, and this one was really fun! The music really sets the mood, and the voice acting is great! I wasn't a huge fan of the transition between days (took too long but I get why they were

Helpful: 0