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Autonomy
Being in control of actions and decisions (e.g. freedom to play how you want)
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Newer releases, in the order selected for this motivation.
Explore play styles & combinations ↓+5 Autonomy affinity
Review scores are shown out of 100
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Permafrost
Players have freedom to explore, build, craft, and choose their own playstyle with some emergent survival decisions.
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+4.0
Glory To The Heroes™
Players have freedom to choose loadouts, tactics, and play solo or in squads; game supports personal decision-making…
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+4.0
Order of the Sinking Star
Players freely explore a large non-linear overworld and choose puzzles to solve in any order, with multiple mechanics…
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+4.0
Silver Pines
Players have freedom to explore, solve puzzles, and choose combat or stealth approaches; non-linear metroidvania…
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+4.0
Maid Cafe Simulator
Players have control over cafe management decisions, menu selection, and character interactions, though some mechanics…
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+4.0
Invokyr
Players can choose characters, select paths on boards, and use various dice and items with risk/reward mechanics…
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+4.0
SPAM
Players have freedom to build decks with only 4 cards, experiment with strategies, and adapt in-match via shop choices.
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+4.0
Intravenous 3: Borderline
Players have freedom to choose loadouts, weapons, and playstyle (stealth or loud), with many tactical options and…
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+4.0
Tidy Up the Flower Shop
Players freely choose how to organize and decorate the flower baskets with color customization, no forced routines or…
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+4.0
ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE
Players have control over their loadouts, squad commands, and mission approaches, encouraging experimentation and…
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+5.0
RetroSpace
Players have extensive freedom to choose their approach, explore multiple routes, and solve problems creatively without…
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+4.0
DYNASTY WARRIORS 3: Complete Edition Remastered
Players can customize gameplay features extensively, choosing between classic and modern controls and toggling QoL…
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+5.0
ShipCrafter
Players have full control over ship design and combat decisions, with freedom to experiment and build unique vessels.
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+4.0
Songs of Glimmerwick
Players have freedom to explore, choose quests at their own pace, and manage daily activities without time pressure…
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+4.0
RADIOSOL
Players have freedom to explore the large open world with minimal handholding and vague guidance, requiring…
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+4.0
Needle In A Haystack
Players have considerable freedom in how they use equipment and approach the search, including experimentation and…
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+4.0
Transport Fever 3
Players have freedom to build and optimize transport networks with many options and mod support, though some mechanics…
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+4.0
Dicevaders
Players have significant control over dice manipulation, build pivoting, and strategic decisions each turn.
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+4.0
Frutiger Home
Players have high freedom to design and decorate their homes with extensive customization and building options…
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+4.0
Antivirus Survivors 2003 Professional
Players have significant control over build customization, weapon and plugin choices, and exploration decisions during…
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+4.0
Deskrawl: Idle ARPG
Players have control over character builds, talent trees, and gear optimization, allowing personal decision-making…
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+4.0
Love Nest ~V0.098~
Players make meaningful choices affecting narrative loops and character interactions, showing high personal control.
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+4.0
The Bell Echoes
Players have significant control over character builds, skill upgrades, and tactical decisions in combat, allowing…
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+4.0
Museologist: Tidy Up the Museum!
Players have freedom to choose which museum halls to tackle and how to use technological assistance, balancing manual…
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