Choose SHENZHEN I/O
Choose SHENZHEN I/O if you want a Simulation experience. 2,198 Steam reviews back the pick.
SHENZHEN I/O vs Tunnet
SHENZHEN I/O and Tunnet both land in Indie on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both are Indie games on Steam. SHENZHEN I/O (2016) is 7 years older than Tunnet (2023). Both sit near 95% positive on Steam (SHENZHEN I/O: 2,198 reviews, Tunnet: 622). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Tunnet
Choose Tunnet if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. Tunnet launched in 2023.
Both SHENZHEN I/O and Tunnet sit in Indie on Steam and both list Steam Leaderboards, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Steam reviews are nearly tied (95.2% vs 94.7% positive), so genre fit is the cleanest tiebreaker — scroll the table for the feature-by-feature view.
Side-by-side comparison
 SHENZHEN I/O |  Tunnet | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2023 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95.2% positive (2,198 reviews) | 94.7% positive (622 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Zachtronics | puzzled_squid |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- SHENZHEN I/O (2016) is 7 years older than Tunnet (2023).
- Both sit near 95% positive on Steam (SHENZHEN I/O: 2,198 reviews, Tunnet: 622).
- Tunnet is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than SHENZHEN I/O (5.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: SHENZHEN I/O is Deck Playable, Tunnet is Deck Verified.
SHENZHEN I/O vs Tunnet — FAQ
- Which is better, SHENZHEN I/O or Tunnet?
- On Steam reviews the two are nearly tied: SHENZHEN I/O sits at 95.2% positive (2,198 reviews), Tunnet at 94.7% (622). The choice usually comes down to genre fit and the platform features each one supports — see the comparison table above.
- Should I play SHENZHEN I/O or Tunnet first?
- If you want chronology, SHENZHEN I/O (2016) came out before Tunnet (2023). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are SHENZHEN I/O and Tunnet similar?
- They overlap on Indie on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.