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Autonomy

Being in control of actions and decisions (e.g. freedom to play how you want)

+4 to +5 affinity

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Popular, well-rated games with a strong autonomy score.

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+5 Autonomy affinity
Review scores are shown out of 100

+4.0

Tomb Raider Game of the Year

2013 · 96/100

Players have freedom to explore the island, choose combat style, and upgrade skills and weapons, though some puzzle…
+4.0

Astral Chain

2019 · 89/100

Players control both the main character and a Legion simultaneously with freedom to choose combat style, Legion type…
+4.0

Forza Horizon 3

2016 · 89/100

Players have significant control over race traits, weather, car classes, and festival expansion, allowing personalized…
+4.0

Overwatch

2016 · 89/100

Players can freely switch heroes mid-match to adapt strategies and counter opponents, allowing personal control over…
+4.0

Super Mario Bros. 3

1988 · 89/100

Players have significant freedom to choose paths on the overworld map, skip levels, and decide how to approach…
+4.0

BattleBlock Theater®

2014 · 97/100

Players have freedom to choose characters, weapons, and create or play custom levels, indicating high autonomy.
+4.0

It Takes Two

2021 · 95/100

Players have control over their own character's unique abilities and decisions in puzzles, requiring personal input and…
+4.0

Sid Meier's Civilization

1991 · 89/100

Players have significant control over their civilization's development, leader and civ choices, and strategic…
+4.0

Team Fortress 2

2007 · 91/100

Players freely choose from nine distinct classes with unique abilities and playstyles, enabling diverse personal…
+4.0

Detroit: Become Human

2020 · 96/100

Players make meaningful choices that shape the story and character fates, reflecting high personal control and freedom…
+4.0

Half-Life: Alyx

2020 · 98/100

Players have high control over their actions, including movement options, weapon upgrades, and interactive environment…
+4.0

Hotline Miami

2012 · 97/100

Players choose masks with unique abilities and select weapons, allowing varied playstyles and tactical approaches.
+4.0

Age of Empires II (Retired)

2013 · 96/100

Players have freedom to choose civilizations, strategies, build orders, and map design; extensive map editor and mod…
+4.0

Brotato

2023 · 96/100

Players freely choose characters, builds, and upgrade paths with flexible progression and item rerolls.
+4.0

Cuphead

2017 · 96/100

Players freely choose their path on the map, select bosses and run & gun levels in any order, and customize weapons…
+4.0

DAVE THE DIVER

2023 · 96/100

Players have freedom to explore underwater, manage restaurant, choose upgrades and strategies, and engage in various…
+4.0

DOOM

2016 · 96/100

Players have freedom to explore levels, choose weapons, and upgrade optional abilities, emphasizing personal control…
+4.0

Half-Life

1998 · 96/100

Players have significant control over their actions and decisions, exploring complex environments and solving puzzles…
+4.0

Life is Strange - Episode 1

2015 · 96/100

Players have significant control over decisions and can rewind time to change choices, reflecting high personal freedom…
+4.0

MiSide

2024 · 98/100

Players explore a nonlinear story with multiple endings, mini-games, and choices, indicating high personal control and…
+4.0

Phasmophobia

2020 · 94/100

Players have freedom to choose equipment, strategies, and roles during investigations, allowing personal…
+4.0

VPet-Simulator

2023 · 98/100

Players can direct the pet's actions, choose activities like work, play, study, and customize interactions, showing…
+4.0

Harvest Moon: Friends of Mineral Town

2003 · 88/100

Players have freedom to choose their own farming priorities, social interactions, and daily activities with no strict…
+4.0

Monkey Island 2: LeChuck's Revenge

1991 · 88/100

The game offers non-linear middle sections and freedom to explore multiple islands and puzzle paths, allowing players…

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Explore different sides of autonomy, grouped by what players enjoy.

Play style 01 Players have freedom to explore vast open-world environments, choose party leaders, customize skills and equipment, and decide quest paths. Play style 02 Players have meaningful choices in character selection, equipment, pathing, and resource management, allowing high control over their actions and strategies. Play style 03 Players have control over character selection, fighting styles, combos, and extensive customization options, allowing personal freedom in gameplay. Play style 04 Players have freedom to choose how to move, solve puzzles, and explore with multiple approaches to tasks. Play style 05 Players have significant control over strategic decisions, resource allocation, unit movements, and tactical planning, requiring personal freedom and decision-making. Play style 06 Players have freedom to choose playstyle, builds, and approach to combat and exploration.

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A little more you

Mix in another motivation, or find an experience with less of something else.

Autonomy + Experimenting A strong dose of autonomy and experimenting in the same game. Autonomy + Growth A strong dose of autonomy and growth in the same game. Autonomy + Strategy A strong dose of autonomy and strategy in the same game.