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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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+5.0
Black Screen
Players have complete freedom to interpret and engage with the game as they wish, with no prescribed actions or goals.
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+5.0
Crayon Physics Deluxe
Players have full freedom to draw any shapes or objects to solve puzzles, enabling personal creative solutions.
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+5.0
Sketch Crawler
Players have extensive freedom to redraw and customize nearly every game asset, including characters, enemies, cards…
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+4.0
404Sight
Players can freely choose first or third person view and select paths through levels, showing control over actions and…
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+4.0
Exertus
Players can choose their own routes in semi-linear levels and use various movement mechanics freely.
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+4.0
GOODBYE WORLD
Players experience a narrative-driven game with some freedom in how they engage with platforming sections (can skip or…
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+4.0
Russian Village Simulator
Players have freedom to explore the open world, choose activities like farming, hunting, fishing, crafting, and…
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+4.0
Terrible Lizards
Players have freedom to explore environments and choose paths in parkour and puzzle solving, with some guided elements…
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+4.0
Zup! XS
Players have control over placing blocks to build the level before playing, allowing personal decision-making on puzzle…
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+5.0
Hiiro
Players have complete freedom to explore the map in any order from the start without restrictions or gating.
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+5.0
M.A.S.S. Builder
Players have extensive freedom to customize mechs and weapons in great detail, with many options and tuning…
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+4.0
1000 days to escape
Players have control over exploration, resource allocation, rocket loading, and colonization decisions, requiring…
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+4.0
DAEMON X MACHINA
Players can customize their mechs and pilots extensively and choose their own playstyle and loadouts, with freedom in…
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+4.0
Motion Soccer PRO
Players can choose to play as player, referee, or coach with different control schemes and perspectives, offering…
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+4.0
Q.U.B.E. 2
Players can freely choose where to place colored cubes on designated tiles, allowing some personal decision-making in…
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+4.0
Rise of Liberty
Players can choose to fight as infantry, cavalry, or commander; can direct troops and customize battles
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+4.0
Serial Cleaner
Players have freedom to plan their own routes, use different hiding spots, and choose how to approach each level.
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+4.0
VR: Vacate the Room (Virtual Reality Escape)
Players freely explore the roomscale environment and solve puzzles at their own pace without forced routines.
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+4.0
100 Istanbul Cats
Players freely choose how to search for cats, toggle color or black & white mode, and use hints optionally.
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+4.0
8-Bit Invaders!
Players have freedom to choose factions, build bases, and direct armies with some strategic variety and unique faction…
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+4.0
A Hand With Many Fingers
Players have freedom to explore archives, choose which documents to investigate, and piece together the conspiracy at…
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+4.0
All About Chopsticks
Players have full control over delicate chopstick manipulation and must direct their own precise actions.
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+4.0
Constance
Players have freedom to explore areas in nonlinear order and choose their own progression path with ability gating and…
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+4.0
Legend of Merchant
Players freely decide what goods to buy, when to sell, and how to upgrade storage, reflecting control over their…
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