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Autonomy
Being in control of actions and decisions (e.g. freedom to play how you want)
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Autonomy + Growth
A strong dose of autonomy and growth in the same game.
Explore play styles & combinations ↓+5 Autonomy affinity
Review scores are shown out of 100
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+4.0
Pythagoria
Players freely choose how to solve puzzles using logic, ratios, or calculations without forced routines.
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+4.0
Rebel Transmute
Players can freely explore a large open map with multiple routes and choose their own path and playstyle via augments…
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+4.0
Serin Fate
Players have freedom to explore, experiment, and discover mechanics on their own with minimal hand-holding or guidance.
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+4.0
Sizzle & Stack
Players have significant control over card placement, recipe selection, and upgrade paths, with options to pause and…
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+4.0
The Knight Witch
Players have freedom to choose upgrades, spells, and playstyle; multiple endings and moral choices enhance personal…
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+4.0
Underworld Idle
Players have significant control over resource allocation, upgrade choices, and strategic resets, requiring active…
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+4.0
Afghanistan '11
Players have significant control over strategic decisions, resource allocation, unit movements, and tactical planning…
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+4.0
Iso Racer
Players have freedom to choose cars, customize upgrades, and adapt driving styles, emphasizing personal control over…
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+4.0
Space Reign
Players can directly pilot individual ships or switch to RTS tactical mode to command fleets, offering high control and…
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+4.0
Black Future '88
Players have freedom to choose characters, weapons, perks, and playstyle; runs involve strategic decisions about time…
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+4.0
Check vs Mate
Players can choose different game modes, customize piece sets and boards, and select fighting styles, indicating high…
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+4.0
Ironcast
Players choose pilots, ironcasts, missions, and upgrades freely, directing their own strategies and playstyles.
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+4.0
Potion Tycoon
Players have extensive control over shop management, potion crafting, staff assignments, and strategic decisions…
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+4.0
Abnormality
Players have freedom to explore, investigate, choose equipment, and make decisions in dynamic, unpredictable…
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+4.0
Gaia Beyond
Players have freedom to choose playstyle (trader, miner, pirate, bounty hunter), explore non-linearly, and make…
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+4.0
NEXT JUMP: Shmup Tactics
Players choose their path on the map and make tactical decisions each turn, with freedom to upgrade and customize ships.
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+4.0
Beyond Contact
Players have freedom to explore, build bases, choose research paths, and manage survival strategies with some personal…
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+4.0
BLADESTORM: Nightmare
Players can freely choose mercenaries, squads, and unit types, switch between multiple squads on the fly, and decide…
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+4.0
Last Will
Players have freedom to explore rooms, solve puzzles in multiple ways, and choose play modes (solo, coop, timed or…
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+4.0
Master of Magic
Players have freedom to choose wizards, spells, races, and strategies with many build options and modding support.
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+4.0
Never Grave: The Witch and The Curse
Players have freedom to choose builds, spells, and which enemies to possess, plus base building customization.
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+4.0
Starvester
Players make strategic choices on resource allocation, upgrade paths, and prestige spending, allowing control over…
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+4.0
Elypse
Players have control over precise movement and timing, with freedom to chain dashes and attacks, though progression is…
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+4.0
The Lost Glitches
Players have freedom to build decks, choose skills, and adapt strategies with flexible deckbuilding and RPG skill trees.
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