Indie · November 17, 2016
SHENZHEN I/O (2016)
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.
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Position in Indie
| Metric | This title | Genre position |
|---|---|---|
| Review volume | 4.2k Steam reviews | Top 58% in Indie |
| Positive rating | 95% positive | Genre average: 87% — this title sits in top 23% |
| Engagement hours | 8 h average | Top 68% for session depth among Indie |
Community Tag Signals
Tag weights reflect how many Steam users voted each descriptor — larger pills = stronger consensus.
- Programming · 197
- Automation · 123
- Puzzle · 110
- Logic · 98
- Simulation · 80
- Difficult · 73
- Indie · 71
- Education · 53
- Singleplayer · 46
- Sandbox · 26
- Building · 23
- Great Soundtrack · 23
- Hacking · 13
- 2D · 11
- Solitaire · 10
Press Quotes
“A polished and compelling puzzler.” Rock Paper Shotgun “A true gem.” Gaming Nexus
Features & Capabilities
Community
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Workshop
- Steam Cloud
- Steam Leaderboards
Other
- Single-player
- Includes level editor
- Family Sharing
Engagement Profile
All-time avg
8h
short (5–15 hours)
Median
2h
Typical completion time
2-week avg
1h
Current engagement
Achievements
6
Steam unlocks available
Release & Availability
| Release date | Nov 17, 2016 |
|---|---|
| Developer | Zachtronics |
| Base price | $7.49 -50% |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Estimated owners | 100k–1M |
| External links | Official site · Support · [email protected] |
Reception Metrics
Steam community
95%Overwhelmingly Positive · 4.2k reviews
4.0k positive · 208 negative
Curator recommendations
3.6k
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Localization Coverage
Interface / Subtitles (2)
- English
- Simplified Chinese
Editions & Packages
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