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Autonomy
Being in control of actions and decisions (e.g. freedom to play how you want)
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Games where autonomy stands out from the other motivations.
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Review scores are shown out of 100
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+4.0
Hitman: Codename 47
Players have freedom to choose approaches, weapons, disguises, and paths to complete missions, though often one main…
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+4.0
Holy Potatoes! A Weapon Shop?!
Players manage their own weapon shop, assign smiths to different tasks, choose weapons to craft, and decide where to…
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+4.0
Idling Gears
Players have freedom to design and optimize gear systems creatively, experimenting with gear ratios and layouts.
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+4.0
King's Orders
Players direct their kingdom through sending letters and orders, requiring anticipation and planning rather than direct…
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+4.0
Lords and Villeins
Players assign zones and roles to families but AI controls detailed actions, allowing high-level direction with…
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+4.0
Lumberjack's Dynasty
Players have freedom to choose activities like logging, farming, repairing, fishing, and socializing at their own pace.
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+4.0
Mad Smartphone Tycoon
Players have extensive control over smartphone design, company management, and strategic decisions, allowing freedom in…
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+4.0
Magisterium: Fantasy Craft
Players have freedom to choose professions, craft any items, explore multiple locations, and shape their own…
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+4.0
Mind
Players can customize and modify their robot parts and weapons extensively, allowing personal control over build and…
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+4.0
Neon Space
Players control their spaceship's direction and speed with mouse and keyboard, requiring personal skill and decision…
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+4.0
Niffelheim
Players freely choose characters, starting locations, and direct their own actions in crafting, exploration, and combat.
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+4.0
Nuclear Design Bureau
Players have freedom to design nuclear devices with complex custom layouts and experiment iteratively.
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+4.0
Orake Classic
Players have freedom to choose playstyle, skills, and progression paths without class restrictions.
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+4.0
Overstep
Players have freedom to perform acrobatic maneuvers, choose weapons, and direct their own movement and combat style.
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+4.0
Pinball Storm: Lokanta
Players have control over aiming and timing of pinball shots, and can choose upgrades and loadouts between runs…
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+4.0
Race for Tuning
Players have freedom to customize cars extensively and choose upgrades, tuning, and racing style, indicating high…
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+4.0
Railroad Corporation 2
Players have significant control over building rail networks, managing departments, research paths, and lobbying…
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+4.0
Rec Center Tycoon - Management Simulator
Players have freedom to design and manage their rec center, set prices, research tech, and control their avatar…
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+4.0
ROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS 8 REMAKE
Players have significant control over character development, event triggers, and scenario settings, allowing for…
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+4.0
Satellite Reign
Players have freedom to choose mission order, approach (stealth or combat), and customize agents with skills and gear.
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+4.0
Sid Meier's Railroads!
Players have freedom to build tracks, set routes, upgrade trains, and choose strategies including stock market and…
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+4.0
Soulfire
Players have freedom to choose weapons, skills, and playstyle; map exploration and tactical decisions are emphasized.
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+4.0
Steel Artery: Train City Builder
Players have indirect control over citizens who act autonomously, choosing jobs and actions based on incentives…
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+4.0
Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection
Players can freely select from multiple games, characters, and modes, with some customization of settings, reflecting…
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