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Autonomy
Being in control of actions and decisions (e.g. freedom to play how you want)
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Focused on autonomy
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
Ooblets
Players have freedom to set their own goals, explore at their own pace, and choose activities like farming, dancing, or…
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+4.0
OpenFront
Players have freedom to customize units, maps, and strategies with many choices in gameplay and diplomacy.
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+4.0
Oxenfree
Players have meaningful dialogue choices that shape character relationships and endings, allowing personal expression…
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+4.0
Paper Bride
Players freely explore multiple locations and solve puzzles with inventory items, indicating high player control and…
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+4.0
Poi
Players freely explore large open levels with multiple paths and objectives, choosing their own routes and play style.
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+4.0
Princess Remedy 2: In A Heap of Trouble
Players can choose who to date to gain different special abilities, allowing flexible playstyles and strategic…
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+4.0
Quern - Undying Thoughts
Players have freedom to explore the island and solve puzzles at their own pace with minimal hand-holding.
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+4.0
Rack and Slay
Players freely choose items, difficulty, and play style, planning shots strategically with multiple viable approaches.
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+4.0
RollerCoaster Tycoon® Classic
Players have freedom to design parks, build coasters, and choose scenarios with some progression constraints.
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+4.0
RYB
Players freely decide how to solve puzzles logically without forced routines; no guessing required but allowed.
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+4.0
SanctuaryRPG: Black Edition
Players have freedom to choose classes, builds, and playstyle with many options and customization.
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+4.0
Scavenger SV-4
Players have control over ship systems, rover loadout, exploration strategy, and risk management, allowing personal…
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+4.0
Serious Sam HD: The Second Encounter
Players have freedom to choose weapons, tactics, and explore large levels with secrets; gameplay encourages personal…
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+4.0
Shotgun King: The Final Checkmate
Players have control over movement, shooting, and card choices that affect gameplay, allowing personal decision-making…
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+4.0
Snacktorio
Players have freedom to build and adapt factories within level constraints, with some handholding early but increasing…
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+4.0
Sniper Elite 4
Players have freedom to choose approach, routes, and tactics in large open maps with multiple objectives and side…
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+4.0
Sol Survivor
Players can choose different commanders with unique towers and abilities, customize loadouts, and freely place towers…
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+4.0
Space Pirates and Zombies
Players have freedom to customize ships, choose upgrades, and direct fleet tactics with ability to switch control…
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+4.0
Space Warlord Baby Trading Simulator
Players freely choose babies to invest in, decide when to buy, sell, or short, and select consultants, enabling control…
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+4.0
STANDBOX
Players have freedom to experiment with ragdolls, weapons, and physics in an open sandbox environment with few…
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+4.0
STAR WARS™ Galactic Battlegrounds Saga
Players have freedom to choose factions, strategies, and create custom maps, reflecting high player control and…
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+4.0
STAR WARS™ Jedi Knight II - Jedi Outcast™
Players have freedom to choose combat styles, use various force powers, and explore levels with multiple paths, though…
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+4.0
Tails Noir Preludes
Players make meaningful dialogue choices and select personality traits that influence story progression and…
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+4.0
TAKANARIA
Players freely explore the island at their own pace with no fixed goals or forced routines.
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