The Operator — cheap CD keys, compare prices
Is it worth buying?
- Reviews are excellent. (Metacritic 78 · Steam 92%)
- The price is above its low (was €7.49), but within a reasonable range. Notify me on a drop →
Estimate based on public reviews (Metacritic/Steam) and price history — the final call is yours.
About the game
The Operator is a detective adventure in which, as a new FDI agent, you use the agency's software to solve mysterious crimes. You dig for clues, solve puzzles, and assist field agents in uncovering the truth. Developed by Bureau 81.
Did you know?
The Operator is a detective adventure from Bureau 81 in which you play an FDI agent solving crimes using the agency's software.
Best price today
€8.49
all-time low: official €8.27 · keyshop €7.49 (+13%)
On Steam: €8.96 — you save 5% here
The cheapest The Operator key right now costs €8.49 at Instant Gaming — the best of 12 compared offers. The lowest price we have recorded for this game: €7.49. The cheapest official store price is €8.96 at Steam.
The average low over the past 5 months was €9.41.
↳ chosen by the region label on the key — not a guarantee
Prices as of
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The Operator prices by store 9
| Store | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Instant Gaming | Marketplace | €8.49 |
| Steam | Official store | €8.96 |
| Gog | Official store | €12.51 |
| Epic | Official store | €13.49 |
| Kinguin | Marketplace | €16.01 |
| Driffle | Marketplace | €16.55 |
| GameSeal | Marketplace | €16.59 |
| Gamivo | Marketplace | €17.74 |
| G2A | Marketplace | €20.50 |
Lowest — official stores
€8.27
Jul 2026
Lowest — keyshops
€7.49
Jul 2026
Price history
last 89 daysMonthly price lows
| Month | Lowest official | Lowest keyshop |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | €8.96 | €8.49 |
| Sept 2026 | €12.01 | €9.81 |
| Aug 2026 | €8.27 | €7.49 |
| Jul 2026 | €8.27 | €7.49 |
| Jun 2026 | €13.79 | — |
Lowest in-stock price per month from our price history; the current month is the low so far.
How to activate your key
- Steam key — open the Steam client → Games → Activate a Product on Steam → enter the key. Stores with this activation: Instant Gaming, Steam, Kinguin, Driffle, GameSeal, Gamivo, G2A
- Epic key — open Epic Games Launcher → profile (top right) → Redeem Code → enter the key. Stores with this activation: Epic
- GOG key — on GOG.com → Redeem a code (or in GOG Galaxy: Add games & friends → Redeem GOG code). Stores with this activation: Gog
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All-time low so far: €7.49
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 |
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Video reviews
4:09 The Operator Review | Steam PC Indie Thriller | Honest Thoughts
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5:07 The Operator Game Review: A Must-Play for Mystery Lovers!
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20:19 I played OPERATOR, It’s actually INSANE…
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About this game — FAQ
Can The Operator be played single-player?
Yes, The Operator is a single-player game.
Does The Operator support a controller/gamepad?
Yes, The Operator has full controller support.
What languages does The Operator support?
The Operator is available in: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Portuguese - Brazil and 1 more.
Does The Operator use Steam Cloud saves?
Yes, The Operator uses Steam Cloud, so your saves sync across devices.
FAQ
Where is the cheapest place to buy a The Operator key?
The cheapest The Operator key is currently sold by Instant Gaming for €8.49. That is the best of 12 offers we compare; prices are refreshed regularly. The lowest price we have ever recorded for this game: €7.49.
How much does The Operator cost?
The Operator currently costs from €8.49 — the cheapest offer across the stores we track. For comparison, the game costs €8.96 on Steam, so buying a key saves you about 5%.
Is Instant Gaming an official store or a keyshop?
Instant Gaming is a keyshop (marketplace) where independent sellers list keys, so prices are often lower than in official stores. Every offer on ulov.gg is clearly labeled with its store type.
Are keys from these stores legal?
Buying is legal — keys come from the grey market, so a small deactivation risk exists. So before paying, check the seller's buyer protection.
Which key region should I pick?
Global activates everywhere. Regional keys (Europe, North America, RU-CIS) only work on accounts from that region — use the Region filter to match your account.
What is an activation platform?
The service where the key activates — Steam, GOG, Epic or the publisher's platform. A key for one platform won't work on another, hence the separate filter.
What's the difference between editions?
Standard is the base game; Deluxe usually adds an expansion or bonus content. The edition filter shows exactly that variant, with no mixed prices.