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SHENZHEN I/OVSThe Signal State

Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

SHENZHEN I/O

SHENZHEN I/O

Quality
76Popularity
29Value
73
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
−64% $5.41
Buy Now
VS
The Signal State

The Signal State

Quality
69Popularity
23Value
57
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 1 day
−26% $14.76
Buy Now

Winner

SHENZHEN I/O wins 9 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

9
SHENZHEN I/O
9 of 14 metrics
The Signal State
5 of 14 metrics
5

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$5.41 Wins
$14.76 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$5.09 Wins
$6.99 -
Best Current Discount
-64% Wins
-26% -
Sales Frequency
83 price changes -
88 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
95.3% positive Wins
86.7% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
3.7K Wins
638 -
Positive Steam Reviews
3.5K Wins
553 -
Negative Steam Reviews
173 -
85 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
39 Wins
4 -
Steam Recommendations
3.7K Wins
626 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
6 -
15 Wins
Supported Languages
2 languages -
9 languages Wins
Release Date
Nov 2016 -
Sep 2021 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeSHENZHEN I/O

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Wait for SaleThe Signal State

Give it more time — this one usually sees deeper discounts, and it's not there yet.

Statistics Over Time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time Range:
SHENZHEN I/O
The Signal State

Player Count Trends

· Concurrent players over time

Review Score Trends

· Positive review ratio over time

Review Volume Trends

— Total reviews accumulated over time

Price Comparison

Current deals and best prices side by side

SHENZHEN I/O

SHENZHEN I/O

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −64% $5.41Buy Now
Steam
Steam +177% $14.99View
The Signal State

The Signal State

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −26% $14.76Buy Now
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +2% $14.99View
Steam
Steam +35% $19.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +35% $19.99View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

SHENZHEN I/O

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

95% positive (3,716 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
3,716 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$5.41 — very accessible price
64% off — solid discount
Historical low: $4.01 — room for better deals

Popularity

Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

-15% minor player decrease
35 concurrent players — niche audience

The Signal State

Quality

Splits opinions — likely to click if you're already a genre fan.

87% positive (638 reviews) — very positive reception
638 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Seen it cheaper before — consider wishlisting and waiting.

$14.76 — reasonable price
26% off — modest discount

Popularity

Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.

-33% player decline
4 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsSHENZHEN I/OThe Signal State
Release Date
November 17, 2016
September 23, 2021
Developers
Zachtronics
Reckoner Industries
Publishers
Zachtronics
indienova, iterco
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Windows, MacOs
Achievements
6
15

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

SHENZHEN I/O

Recommended

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

The Signal State

No PC requirements data available

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: SHENZHEN I/O or The Signal State?

SHENZHEN I/O won the comparison against The Signal State based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.

How is the comparison calculated?

The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.

Is SHENZHEN I/O worth buying over The Signal State?

Based on the metrics, SHENZHEN I/O won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.

Which game has better player reviews?

Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.

Which game offers better value for money?

The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. SHENZHEN I/O currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jul 20, 2026, 07:14 AM UTC

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