What is the cheapest place to buy SHENZHEN I/O?

Driffle INC at $5.16 — the lowest of the 9 stores we compare for your region. Driffle INC is a keyshop: it resells keys, which can be region-locked or a different edition. The cheapest official store is Steam at $14.99. Prices update through the day, so check the table above before buying.

Is SHENZHEN I/O free?

No — SHENZHEN I/O is a paid game. The cheapest we can find it is $5.16.

Has SHENZHEN I/O ever been cheaper?

Yes — the lowest we have tracked since September 2026 is $3.57. It is $5.16 today.

Is SHENZHEN I/O Steam Deck compatible?

Mostly. Valve rates SHENZHEN I/O Playable on Steam Deck: it runs, but may need some manual tweaking — a community controller layout, or zooming in on small text.

Can I play SHENZHEN I/O on Mac?

Yes. SHENZHEN I/O has a native macOS version on Steam.

Is SHENZHEN I/O multiplayer?

No — Steam lists SHENZHEN I/O as single-player only.

Is SHENZHEN I/O on PC Game Pass?

No — SHENZHEN I/O is not on PC Game Pass right now. The best price to buy it right now is $5.16.

SHENZHEN I/O

Name: SHENZHEN I/O
Brand: Zachtronics
Availability: InStock

Zachtronics · November 17, 2016 · Programming, Automation, Puzzle, Logic, Simulation

Buy the SHENZHEN I/O key for Steam from Driffle INC at $5.16 — the cheapest of 9 stores we compare.

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Very Positive95% · 4,53547playing now

Best price

56 Good deal

$5.16-66%

lowest tracked $3.57

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Prices last checked 13 Nov 2026, 13:49 UTC

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Where to buy SHENZHEN I/O — official stores

Steam

Standard Edition · Steam

$14.99

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Humble Store

Standard Edition · Steam

$14.99

Buy

GOG

Standard Edition · DRM-Free

$14.99

Buy

Fanatical

Standard Edition · Steam

$14.99

Buy

Cheapest SHENZHEN I/O keys — keyshops

Keyshops are third-party marketplaces — keys are resold and can be region-locked or a different edition. Check the listing's region & edition before buying.

Driffle INC

Standard Edition · Steam

$5.16

Buy

Gameseal

Standard Edition · Steam

$5.35

Buy

Eneba

Standard Edition · Steam

$5.36

Buy

CJS CD Keys

Standard Edition · Steam

$5.52

Buy

Kinguin

Standard Edition · Steam

$5.66

Buy

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SHENZHEN I/O price by region

SHENZHEN I/O costs £3.90 in the United Kingdom, $4.29 in Georgia (USD), €4.56 in Europe (EUR), $5.16 in the United States, CA$16.75 in Canada, NZ$17.99 in New Zealand, A$20.49 in Australia, zł20.57 in Poland and R$29.11 in Brazil right now.

Cheapest SHENZHEN I/O offer in each region, in local currency
Region	Best price	Official store	Key shop	Stores
United Kingdom	£3.90 −62%	£10.25	£3.90	7
Georgia (USD)	$4.29	$4.29	$5.16	8
Europe (EUR)	€4.56 −58%	€10.75	€4.56	9
United Statesyour region	$5.16 −66%	$14.99	$5.16	9
Canada	CA$16.75	CA$16.75	—	4
New Zealand	NZ$17.99	NZ$17.99	—	3
Australia	A$20.49	A$20.49	—	4
Poland	zł20.57 −27%	zł28.25	zł20.57	5
Brazil	R$29.11 −23%	R$37.75	R$29.11	4

Each row is a real price from that region's own stores, not a currency conversion, so the figures are not directly comparable. Switch regions in the header to shop the one you buy in.

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About SHENZHEN I/O

✦ AI summary

Design and build functional circuits from real electronic components while coding in a powerful conditional assembly language, all wrapped in a charming narrative set at a Chinese electronics manufacturer. The game blends authentic hardware simulation with creative sandbox engineering, technical depth, and unexpected breaks of solitaire-based relaxation.

Build circuits using a variety of components from different manufacturers, like microcontrollers, memory, logic gates, and LCD screens.
Write code in a compact and powerful assembly language where every instruction can be conditionally executed.
Read the included manual, which includes over 30 pages of original datasheets, reference guides, and technical diagrams.
Get to know the colorful cast of characters at your new employer, 深圳龙腾科技有限公司 (Shenzhen Longteng Electronics Co., Ltd.), located in the electronics capital of the world.
Get creative! Design and test your own games and devices in the sandbox.
Engineering is hard! Take a break and play a brand-new twist on solitaire.

SHENZHEN I/O — game info

Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux / SteamOS
Steam Deck: Playable
Player modes: Single-player
PC Game Pass: Not included

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SHENZHEN I/O price history

SHENZHEN I/O is $5.16 at Driffle INC right now, compared across 9 stores. The lowest we have tracked is $3.57.

2026-09-26low $3.57 · now $5.16

Might be worth waiting — It tends to drop further during sales — usual sale price around $3.79.

SHENZHEN I/O tends to hold steady around the middle of its range with occasional dips, so patience might reward you with a modest discount. Across the 44 days in this chart, the cheapest offer has ranged from $3.57 to $5.30 (median $4.86) — 33% between the two. It has been within 5% of that low on 2 of those days (5%).

Low on this chart: $3.57
Tracked high: $5.30
Typical (median): $4.86
Days near the low: 5%

SHENZHEN I/O price changes · since 26 Sep 2026
Date	Price	Store
13 Nov 2026	$5.16 ▲	Driffle INC
12 Nov 2026	$4.84 ▼	Driffle INC
11 Nov 2026	$4.86 ▼	Driffle INC
10 Nov 2026	$4.88 ▲	Driffle INC
9 Nov 2026	$4.85 ▼	Driffle INC
8 Nov 2026	$4.86 ▲	Driffle INC
7 Nov 2026	$4.85 ▲	Driffle INC
5 Nov 2026	$4.54 ▼	Driffle INC
4 Nov 2026	$4.86 ▼	Driffle INC
3 Nov 2026	$5.16 ▼	Driffle INC
2 Nov 2026	$5.18 ▲	Eneba
1 Nov 2026	$3.57 ▼	Driffle INC

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SHENZHEN I/O — questions & answers

What is the cheapest place to buy SHENZHEN I/O?: Driffle INC at $5.16 — the lowest of the 9 stores we compare for your region. Driffle INC is a keyshop: it resells keys, which can be region-locked or a different edition. The cheapest official store is Steam at $14.99. Prices update through the day, so check the table above before buying.
Is SHENZHEN I/O free?: No — SHENZHEN I/O is a paid game. The cheapest we can find it is $5.16.
Has SHENZHEN I/O ever been cheaper?: Yes — the lowest we have tracked since September 2026 is $3.57. It is $5.16 today.
Is SHENZHEN I/O worth buying now?: Might be worth waiting. It tends to drop further during sales — usual sale price around $3.79.
Is SHENZHEN I/O Steam Deck compatible?: Mostly. Valve rates SHENZHEN I/O Playable on Steam Deck: it runs, but may need some manual tweaking — a community controller layout, or zooming in on small text.
Can I play SHENZHEN I/O on Mac?: Yes. SHENZHEN I/O has a native macOS version on Steam.
Is SHENZHEN I/O multiplayer?: No — Steam lists SHENZHEN I/O as single-player only.
Is SHENZHEN I/O on PC Game Pass?: No — SHENZHEN I/O is not on PC Game Pass right now. The best price to buy it right now is $5.16.

What Steam players say

Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.

✦ AI summary

SHENZHEN I/O is a puzzle game where you write assembly code to solve increasingly complex challenges, with players praising its engaging mechanics and clever design. The main caveat is that it requires prior programming knowledge or a willingness to learn; players without these foundations may find the learning curve steep. Most reviewers recommend it to those interested in programming puzzles, suggesting it's worth picking up for players who enjoy this niche genre.

Recommended Sep 22, 2026

I bought this game because apparently I can't get enough of my day job

3 found this helpful

Not recommended Sep 26, 2026

Doesn't have Claude Code integration literally unplayable

1 found this helpful

Recommended Oct 1, 2026

Great for High School pupils thinking of moving on to Engineering Schooling either 2 or 4 year degree schooling.

Recommended Sep 30, 2026

just like doing cs61c homework

Recommended Sep 24, 2026

Assembly innit

Recommended Sep 22, 2026

Me like Zachtronics! Me LOVE Zachtronics! Me NEVER HATE Zachtronics! Me BAD AT Zachtronics! Me STILL HAPPY! :-) <3 <3 <3 <3

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