Choose SHENZHEN I/O
Choose SHENZHEN I/O if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. 2,198 Steam reviews back the pick.
SHENZHEN I/O vs DA-VI-NC1
SHENZHEN I/O and DA-VI-NC1 both land in Indie, Simulation 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 share Indie, Simulation on Steam. SHENZHEN I/O (2016) is 8 years older than DA-VI-NC1 (2024). DA-VI-NC1 is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than SHENZHEN I/O (4.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD). 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 DA-VI-NC1
Choose DA-VI-NC1 if it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. DA-VI-NC1 launched in 2024.
Both SHENZHEN I/O and DA-VI-NC1 sit in Indie and Simulation on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 SHENZHEN I/O |  DA-VI-NC1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation | Indie, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95.2% positive (2,198 reviews) | 5 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Zachtronics | Baby Bear Fish |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- SHENZHEN I/O (2016) is 8 years older than DA-VI-NC1 (2024).
- DA-VI-NC1 is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than SHENZHEN I/O (4.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- SHENZHEN I/O is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; DA-VI-NC1 has no Deck rating yet.
SHENZHEN I/O vs DA-VI-NC1 — FAQ
- Should I play SHENZHEN I/O or DA-VI-NC1 first?
- If you want chronology, SHENZHEN I/O (2016) came out before DA-VI-NC1 (2024). 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 DA-VI-NC1 similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Simulation 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.
- Does SHENZHEN I/O run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — SHENZHEN I/O is rated Deck Playable by Valve. DA-VI-NC1 doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.