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Autonomy
Being in control of actions and decisions (e.g. freedom to play how you want)
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Games where autonomy stands out from the other motivations.
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+4.0
KUNKUN Defender 2
Players have direct control over their character's movement, aiming, and combat decisions in real time, with some…
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+5.0
Levelhead
Players have full control over their actions, decisions, and level creation with a powerful editor and freedom to play…
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+5.0
Lingo
Players freely explore a non-linear, non-euclidean world and discover puzzle rules on their own without handholding.
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+5.0
LittleBigPlanet 2
The game strongly emphasizes player control and creativity through extensive creation tools and the ability to design…
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+5.0
Logic World
Players have full freedom to design and build any logic circuits they imagine without preset goals or constraints.
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+4.0
Lorelei and the Laser Eyes
Players freely explore a large hotel and multiple puzzle paths, choosing which puzzles to tackle and when, with…
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+4.0
MageQuit
Players draft spells each round, allowing strategic personal choice and control over gameplay.
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+5.0
MakeRoom
Players have extensive freedom to create, customize, and place furniture and decorations with no rigid constraints…
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+4.0
Metel - Horror Escape
Players have control over their actions and decisions, including stealth, puzzle-solving, and strategic planning to…
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+5.0
MONSTER CARDS
Players have full control over creating their own cards, including art and abilities, allowing personal freedom and…
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+4.0
Motor Town: Behind The Wheel
Players have freedom to choose jobs, vehicles, routes, and play style in an open sandbox environment
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+5.0
Mutilate-a-Doll 2
Players have full freedom to create custom items, ragdolls, scenarios, and control their actions without preset…
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+4.0
Muv-Luv Alternative Total Eclipse Remastered
Players experience a linear visual novel with limited player choice but strong narrative control over character…
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+4.0
Neon Inferno
Players can choose character and select level paths; gameplay allows aiming in 8 directions and switching between…
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+4.0
News Tower
Players have significant control over newspaper management, tower building, story selection, and staff assignments…
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+5.0
Nothing
Players have complete freedom to do nothing or engage at their own pace with no imposed goals or routines.
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+4.0
Octodad: Dadliest Catch
Players control each limb of Octodad independently, allowing high personal control and freedom in movement and actions.
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+4.0
Outlaws + Handful of Missions: Remaster
Players have freedom to explore levels, choose weapons tactically, and solve puzzles with minimal handholding.
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+4.0
Overload
Players have full control over their ship's movement and weapon upgrades, with freedom to explore levels and choose…
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+4.0
Overload Playable Teaser 3.0
Players have full control over ship movement in six degrees of freedom, with customizable controls and freedom to…
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+4.0
Parisian Brasserie Simulator
Players have significant control over managing their restaurant, including menu selection, table arrangements, and…
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+4.0
Pesticide Not Required
Players can choose different frogs with unique abilities and builds, select upgrades with pros and cons, and decide how…
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+4.0
Piczle Cross Adventure
Players freely explore the overworld, choose puzzles to solve, and decide their own pace and approach with many…
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+5.0
Project Zomboid
Players have extensive freedom to make decisions, customize characters, choose play styles, and set sandbox parameters…
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