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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 + Experimenting
A strong dose of autonomy and experimenting in the same game.
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Review scores are shown out of 100
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+5.0
Townscaper
Players have full freedom to build and design towns without constraints or objectives.
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+5.0
Grand Theft Auto V Legacy
Players have extensive freedom to choose actions, explore open world, and switch between three protagonists with unique…
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+5.0
KovaaK's
Players have full control over their training routines, scenarios, and customization, allowing self-directed practice.
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+5.0
Crusader Kings II
Players have full control over their dynasty's actions, decisions, and strategies in a sandbox environment.
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+5.0
Google Earth VR
Players have full freedom to explore any location on Earth at their own pace and direction, with no fixed routines.
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+5.0
OpenTTD
Players have full freedom to build and manage their transport empire, customize settings, and choose playstyle.
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+5.0
SpaceEngine
Players have complete freedom to explore any celestial body or region in the universe at their own pace and direction.
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+5.0
Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead
Players have full control over their actions, decisions, and mission planning; extensive mission editor and sandbox…
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+5.0
Planet Zoo
Players have extensive freedom to build and customize zoos, habitats, and decorations with powerful, non-gridlocked…
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+5.0
Derail Valley
Players have full control over their actions and decisions, including choosing jobs, planning routes, manually…
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+5.0
Just Cause 2
Players have complete freedom to explore the huge open world, choose how to approach missions, and use the grappling…
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+5.0
Planet Coaster
Players have extensive freedom to design and build parks, coasters, and scenery with no preset limits, enabling full…
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+5.0
Echo Point Nova
Players have extensive freedom to choose their movement style, combat approach, and exploration path in an open world…
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+5.0
Yume Nikki
Players have full freedom to explore the dream worlds at their own pace with no imposed direction or objectives.
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+5.0
Sid Meier's Pirates!
Players have full freedom to choose their own path, actions, and goals in an open-world sandbox.
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+5.0
7 Days to Die
Players have full freedom to explore, build, craft, and choose their own survival strategies in an open sandbox world.
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+5.0
The Sims™ 4
Players have extensive control over their Sims' actions, decisions, and life paths, including building, customization…
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+5.0
Men of War: Assault Squad 2
Players have full control over individual units including manual aiming, inventory management, and direct control of…
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+5.0
Space Engineers
Players have full freedom to design, build, and control their own ships, bases, and strategies in an open sandbox…
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+5.0
BLACK SOULS
Players have full freedom to explore the world, make choices including killing, saving, or corrupting NPCs, and shape…
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+5.0
Football Manager 2024
Players have extensive control over tactics, transfers, training, and club management, allowing full personal freedom…
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+5.0
Space Rangers HD: A War Apart
Players have full freedom to choose their path, roles, and actions in a living universe with multiple playstyles and…
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+5.0
Trackmania United Forever
Players have full control over their racing lines, decisions, and can create or modify tracks extensively.
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+5.0
X-COM: UFO Defense
Players have absolute freedom in base building, research, squad management, and tactical decisions with no strict…
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