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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
Desecrators
Players have freedom to choose weapons, loadouts, and paths through procedural levels with save points between…
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+4.0
Desktop Explorer
Players have freedom to explore the desktop environment and solve puzzles using various tools and approaches, though…
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+5.0
DICEOMANCER
Players have extensive control over game mechanics, including the ability to manipulate any number on screen with dice…
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+5.0
Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition
Players have extensive freedom to customize characters, choose playstyles, and solve quests in multiple ways.
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+5.0
Dressmaker
Players have extensive creative freedom to design dresses, choose fabrics, patterns, and accessories, and can create…
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+4.0
Dungeon Antiqua 2
Players can freely create and customize their party with multiple job classes and skills, and choose their own…
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+4.0
DX-Ball 2: 20th Anniversary Edition
Players have freedom to choose levels, game modes, and create their own levels with the editor and Steam Workshop…
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+5.0
Dystopika
Players have full freedom to build and design their city without constraints, goals, or management.
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+4.0
Escape Goat
Players control a goat and a mouse companion with abilities to send the mouse independently and teleport between them…
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+5.0
Fallout: New Vegas
Players have extensive freedom to create and develop their character, choose factions, and make meaningful decisions…
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+4.0
FlyKnight
Players can freely choose and swap any gear or playstyle at any time without leveling constraints, allowing personal…
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+5.0
Free Will
Players have strong control over actions including manipulating game files and system settings, reflecting high…
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+4.0
Freedom Planet 2
Players can choose from four characters with unique movesets and customize difficulty with items and potions, allowing…
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+4.0
Grapple Dogs: Cosmic Canines
Players control two distinct characters with unique mechanics and can choose different paths and strategies within…
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+4.0
Hellbrella
Players have freedom to choose different umbrellas and upgrade paths, enabling varied playstyles and build…
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+4.0
Hexologic
Players freely decide how to place dots in hexes and solve puzzles with logical deduction, with no forced routines.
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+5.0
Hoop Land
Players have extensive control over actions and decisions, including creating players, managing teams, leagues, and…
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+4.0
I Expect You To Die 2: The Spy and the Liar
Players have freedom to experiment with puzzles and multiple solutions, indicating control over actions.
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+5.0
Impossible Creatures Steam Edition
Players have full freedom to create their own unique units by combining animal parts, allowing highly personalized…
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+4.0
Just Crow Things
Players have freedom to explore levels, choose how to complete objectives, and use various items creatively.
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+4.0
Keep Her Safe
Players have freedom to explore, build base defenses, recruit mercenaries, and choose strategies for survival and…
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+5.0
Kenshi
Players have full freedom to choose actions, build bases anywhere, recruit and manage characters, and pursue any…
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+5.0
Kerbal Space Program
Players have full freedom to design rockets, choose missions, and explore at their own pace without fixed paths.
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+4.0
Kitty Powers' Matchmaker
Players direct matchmaking decisions, choose venues, customize clients, and guide dates with significant freedom.
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