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SHENZHEN I/O

Programming puzzles about building circuits and coding tiny chips

Zachtronics · Released Nov 17, 2016

IndieSimulation

Reviews
Overwhelmingly Positive
95% of 3,903
Recent reviews
Very Positive
83% of 12 in 30 days
Players
26
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update on Steam
4 years ago
Oct 4, 2022
Minimum PC
1366 x 768
4 GB RAM · 0.4 GB disk
Full requirements

What is SHENZHEN I/O?

As a new employee at a Shenzhen electronics company, you solve programming puzzles by placing circuit components and writing assembly code for microcontrollers. You consult a technical manual as you work, and a sandbox lets you design and test your own devices.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy optimizing solutions to challenging programming puzzles
  • +you like assembling circuits from individual electronic components
  • +you are willing to learn from technical reference manuals

Not for you if...

  • −you want step-by-step guidance instead of reading datasheets
  • −you dislike strict limits on code and board space

What players say

95% of 3,903 reviews are positive · 83% of 12 in the last 30 days

Players praise the satisfaction of getting difficult circuits working and refining their designs. Complaints center on the steep learning curve, limited guidance, and restrictive code and board space.

Players over time

▼ -32% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 49 players on Sep 21, 2026.

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How many players finish SHENZHEN I/O?

2.4% of Steam players have unlocked «EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH», the achievement for finishing the main story.

Share of everyone who owns the game on Steam, including those who barely played it. Updated weekly.

Screenshots and trailer

SHENZHEN I/O screenshot 1

SHENZHEN I/O system requirements

Minimum: 1366 x 768, 4 GB RAM, 0.4 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

Can my PC run SHENZHEN I/O?

The published requirements do not name a graphics card we can compare.

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Minimum

OS
Windows Vista / 7 / 8 / 10
Processor
2.0 GHz
Graphics
1366 x 768
Memory
4 GB RAM
Storage
450 MB available space
DirectX
Version 11

Recommended

OS
Windows Vista / 7 / 8 / 10
Processor
2.0 GHz
Graphics
1920 x 1080
Memory
4 GB RAM
Storage
450 MB available space
DirectX
Version 11

Does SHENZHEN I/O have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Does SHENZHEN I/O run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

  • Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
  • Some text entry requires manually opening the on-screen keyboard
  • All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
  • In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Keyboard and mouse
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Achievements
6
Steam features
Workshop, Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages
Text only: English, Simplified Chinese.

Does SHENZHEN I/O use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 25, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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