Operation: Tango - Friend Pass
Released Aug 2020
Download the Friend Pass and play for free with a friend who owns the full Operation: Tango game. It takes two to save the world, but it only takes one to pay for it.
85% positive · 2,295 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Where to get it
Free on Steam
Evaluation
Operation: Tango (Friend Pass) launched in June 2021 as a free companion app to the full game. The developer shipped one major post-launch content release — the Challenge Mode free DLC on October 15, 2021 — which introduced a new area, new puzzles, and new robots to hack. A series of feature patches and bug fixes followed through May 2022, and a security patch was applied on October 10, 2025. The store description references the Challenge Mode update as the game's most recent content addition, with no mention of further planned content. The most recent developer news post on October 27, 2025 announces a playtest for Clever Plays' next game, Happy Bastards — indicating the studio has moved on to a new project. There is no announced future content for Operation: Tango, no unreleased DLC on the store, and no developer statement suggesting additional updates are planned. The game shipped as a complete product after the Challenge Mode update in October 2021.
Evidence
Free Challenge Mode DLC launched across all platforms, adding a new area, new puzzles, and competitive medal-based leaderboards.
Developer Clever Plays announces a playtest for their next game, Happy Bastards — a new tactical RPG unrelated to Operation: Tango, signaling the studio's focus has moved on.
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Clever Plays
Achievements
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Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Unsupported
Players
Multiplayer · Co-op
About this game
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What's the FRIEND PASS?
The Friend Pass allows you to play the full game for free with someone who owns Operation: Tango. It takes two to save the world, but it only takes one to pay for it. It’s also a demo. Two players who downloaded the Friend Pass can try the game’s first mission together.NOTES:
- This game is online co-op only and requires a microphone.
- Cross-platform play enabled
- There are no achievements on this free version of the game.
Operation: Tango is an espionage-themed cooperative adventure challenging you and a friend to complete dangerous missions across the globe in a high-tech near-future world. As an exclusive team of two, you and your partner will become AGENT and HACKER, working in tandem to bring a high-tech global menace to its knees. With only your voice to link you, teamwork is crucial, and communication is key!
Now with a FREE CONTENT UPDATE - The Challenge mode introduces a new area to explore, new puzzles to solve, and new robots to hack.
Game features:
CO-OP PUZZLE SOLVING - Combine skill sets from different points of view to overcome challenges focused on communication, not difficulty. These missions cannot be completed alone.
THRILLING ESPIONAGE - Investigate, hack and infiltrate while executing missions across the globe. Live out your ultimate “Hollywood” spy fantasy!
HI-TECH TOOLS - Experience the visual splendor and technological advances of a hyper-connected world built around augmented reality.
FRIENDLY BANTER - Constant communication makes for both heartfelt and hilarious moments. It’s all about sharing your voice.
Multiplayer options:
FRIEND PASS - If you own Operation: Tango, any of your friends can play with you for free. All they need to do is download the Operation: Tango Friend Pass on their platform of choice. It takes two to save the world, but it only takes one to pay for it.
CROSS-PLATFORM PLAY - Operation: Tango can be played with a person who’s not playing on the same platform as you. It just works.
Are these done yet?
Last evaluated Jun 24, 2026
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