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Autonomy
Being in control of actions and decisions (e.g. freedom to play how you want)
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+5 Autonomy affinity
Review scores are shown out of 100
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+4.0
STASIS: BONE TOTEM
Players control three distinct characters with unique abilities and freely switch between them to solve puzzles and…
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+4.0
The August Before: Chapter One
Players freely explore the room and decide where to place items, with some guidance but no strict routines.
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+4.0
The Dweller
Players control the monster's movements and decide how to solve puzzles using possession of boulders and environmental…
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+4.0
Timeflow – Life Sim
Players can choose characters, set goals, and decide how to allocate time and money, showing high personal control and…
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+4.0
Anodyne 2: Return to Dust
Players have freedom to explore a large 3D world and choose which 2D dungeons to enter; the game encourages…
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+4.0
Ato
Players have freedom to explore the map, choose abilities, and develop combat movesets; multiple difficulty modes allow…
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+4.0
Blippo+
Players control channel surfing and pacing of content consumption, with freedom to explore different shows and episodes.
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+4.0
[Bober Bros] No Means Nothing
Players make dialogue choices affecting emotional outcomes and endings, reflecting personal agency in difficult social…
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+4.0
Bug Academy
Players control a swarm of bugs with freedom to choose insect types and approach to tasks, emphasizing player-driven…
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+4.0
Bunhouse
Players have freedom to customize their bunny, greenhouse, and play at their own pace without quests or strict goals.
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+4.0
Burnhouse Lane
Players have freedom to make meaningful choices affecting story and endings, with varied dialogue options and…
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+4.0
Caput Mortum
Players have control over their actions with a unique hand manipulation mechanic and multiple control schemes…
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+4.0
Crystalline
Players can mold the main character through hundreds of choices that affect character interactions and story outcomes…
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+4.0
Final Approach
Players direct planes' flight paths freely and manage multiple tasks independently, showing strong personal control…
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+4.0
Herald of Havoc
Players start each level with only basic weapons and must adapt to the weapons provided per level, allowing personal…
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+4.0
I commissioned some cats 0
Players freely explore illustrated scenes at their own pace without timers or forced routines.
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+4.0
Idle Waters
Players can choose playstyle between active clicking or passive idling, customize charms and lures, and freely position…
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+4.0
Kriegsfront Tactics - Prologue
Players have freedom to customize mechs, choose loadouts, and make tactical decisions in combat and exploration.
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+4.0
Legion Was Here
Players have significant control over investigation and disguise customization, making decisions on appearance and…
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+4.0
"LIFE" not found;
Players make decisions to solve puzzles and explore the narrative, symbolizing personal control and commitment to…
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+4.0
Logiart Grimoire
Players freely choose puzzles to solve and control assistance levels; fusion mechanic adds player-driven puzzle…
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+4.0
Looking for Aliens
Players freely explore large interactive scenes with many clickable objects and can choose their own search strategies.
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+4.0
Many Nights a Whisper
Players freely decide which wishes to accept or deny, shaping the moral direction of the game experience.
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+4.0
Methods: The Canada Files
Players choose which detective's investigative method to apply, directing their own reasoning and decisions.
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