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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.
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Cold Waters
Players have significant control over submarine maneuvers, tactics, and strategic decisions in campaigns and missions.
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+4.0
Cypher
Players freely choose how to approach puzzles with pen and paper, no fixed path or hand-holding
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+4.0
Dark Deity 2
Players have extensive freedom in customizing characters, classes, abilities, and equipment, enabling diverse builds…
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+4.0
MaSzyna
Players have high control over detailed train operations, requiring self-directed learning and manual handling of…
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+4.0
Wizardry 8
Players have extensive freedom in character creation, party composition, exploration order, and tactical combat…
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+4.0
Atelier Lulua ~The Scion of Arland~
Players have freedom to explore, craft, and progress at their own pace without time limits, with multiple ways to…
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+4.0
Buriedbornes - Dungeon RPG
Players have freedom to choose classes, builds, and strategies with many options and experimentation encouraged.
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+4.0
Forgotten Realms: The Archives - Collection Two
Players create and customize their party, choose exploration paths and combat tactics, and can import characters…
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+4.0
This is a Ghost
Players have freedom to choose strategies, manage equipment, and direct investigations with many mechanics and upgrades.
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+4.0
TrymenT ―献给渴望改变的你― AlphA篇
Players experience a story-driven visual novel with no choices, but the narrative explores personal growth and…
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+4.0
UnderRail
Players have freedom to choose character builds, playstyles, and multiple quest solutions, emphasizing personal…
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+4.0
WazHack
Players have control over character choice, playstyle, tactical decisions, and inventory management in a complex…
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+4.0
Hobo: Tough Life
Players have freedom to choose various survival strategies, roles, and activities such as begging, stealing, crafting…
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+4.0
Idling to Rule the Gods
Players make many strategic decisions about resource allocation, rebirth timing, and progression paths, indicating high…
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+4.0
Mechabellum
Players have significant control over unit placement, upgrades, and strategic decisions each round, with freedom to…
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+4.0
Puck
Players have full control over stick handling, puck movement, and skating with a physics-based system allowing personal…
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+4.0
Standoff 2
Players have full control over aiming, movement, and strategy with no auto-aim or auto-shoot, allowing freedom in…
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+4.0
Disciples II: Rise of the Elves
Players have control over hero development, unit progression, and strategic decisions on the map, allowing personal…
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+4.0
Doomsday Hunters
Players have extensive freedom to customize characters, weapons, mods, spells, relics, and difficulty settings…
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+4.0
First Cut: Samurai Duel
Players have control over character customization, difficulty settings, modifiers, and gameplay style, allowing…
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+4.0
Full Ace Tennis Simulator
Players have full control over shot selection, positioning, timing, and aiming with minimal assistance, reflecting high…
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+4.0
Gary Grigsby's War in the East 2
Players have extensive control over strategic and operational decisions, including logistics, unit management, and…
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+4.0
Pih 2
Players have control over movement, weapon choice, and route planning through levels, with emphasis on player skill and…
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+4.0
Réussir : Code de la Route - Nouvelle Édition (French Highway Code)
Players direct their own study progress through multiple modes and self-paced practice.
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A little more you
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