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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
Worming from Home
Players control a worm with physics-based movement, requiring skillful manipulation and decision-making to complete…
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+4.0
Amairo Chocolate
The game is mostly a kinetic visual novel with very limited player choices, but players control which romance route to…
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+5.0
Baba Is You
Players have full control over manipulating game rules and creating their own solutions, embodying high personal…
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+4.0
BAIONLENJA
Players have freedom to choose movement style and approach levels with various techniques, encouraging experimentation…
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+4.0
Baldi's Basics Plus
Players have control over their actions and decisions in a roguelike format with random level generation and multiple…
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+4.0
Bomb Rush Cyberfunk
Players have freedom to explore open areas, choose movement styles (skateboard, BMX, rollerblades, or running), and…
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+4.0
CATO: Buttered Cat
Players control both cat and toast independently or combined, allowing freedom in puzzle solving and movement.
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+4.0
Chants of Sennaar
Players freely explore the tower, decipher languages at their own pace, and solve puzzles with multiple approaches…
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+4.0
Chinese Street Food Legend
Players have control over cooking actions, upgrades, stall customization, and pacing, with some automation but still…
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+4.0
Chronoquartz
Players have freedom to plan and execute their own strategies within the 10-move loop constraint, encouraging…
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+4.0
Clea
Players have freedom to explore, choose stealth tactics, and decide how to approach puzzles and enemies.
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+4.0
Crossroad OS
Players freely explore a broken OS, solve puzzles with mouse-driven tactile controls, and discover secrets at their own…
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+5.0
Dishonored
Players have full freedom to choose playstyle, paths, lethal or non-lethal approaches, and use powers or not.
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+4.0
Dogs Organized Neatly
Players freely choose how to place and rotate dog-shaped puzzle pieces to solve levels.
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+4.0
Egg Squeeze
Players decide when and how long to squeeze the egg, relying on intuition and personal timing rather than fixed…
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+5.0
Factorio
Players have full control over factory design, production lines, and strategies with no forced linearity.
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+4.0
Gravitas
Players freely solve puzzles with multiple solutions and can explore different approaches, showing control over their…
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+4.0
Holo vs Robo
Players can freely choose and experiment with many different holodolls and strategies, including varied unit…
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+4.0
Jacksmith: Weapons and Warriors
Players have freedom to craft weapons with various parts and materials, deciding how to optimize for battles.
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+4.0
Khimera: Puzzle Island
Players freely solve puzzles with optional use of power-ups; customization options available; player-directed puzzle…
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+4.0
Mixolumia
Players have freedom to choose game modes, customize color palettes, and add music packs, allowing personal control…
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+5.0
Mount & Blade: Warband
Players have full freedom to choose their path, actions, and playstyle in a sandbox world without fixed storyline…
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+4.0
Orbo's Odyssey
Players have high control over movement and can choose how to navigate levels with fast, fluid mechanics.
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+5.0
People Playground
Players have full freedom to create, experiment, and control all actions without preset routines.
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