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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 + Growth
A strong dose of autonomy and growth in the same game.
Explore play styles & combinations ↓+5 Autonomy affinity
Review scores are shown out of 100
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+5.0
Streets of Rogue
Players have extensive freedom to choose characters, playstyles, and approaches to missions with multiple viable…
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+5.0
VTOL VR
Players have full control over cockpit interactions, flight procedures, and mission planning, emphasizing personal…
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+5.0
Disco Elysium - The Final Cut
Players have extensive freedom to shape their character's personality, ideology, and choices, with multiple roleplay…
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+5.0
ANIMAL WELL
Players have full freedom to explore, experiment, and solve puzzles without tutorials or handholding.
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+5.0
The Powder Toy
Players have full freedom to create, experiment, and direct their own actions without preset goals or constraints.
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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
Z.A.T.O. // I Love the World and Everything In It
The game is a kinetic visual novel with no choices, but players have full freedom to interpret the story and explore…
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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
METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN
Players have extensive freedom to choose approach, tactics, equipment, and mission order in an open world.
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+5.0
DFHack - Dwarf Fortress Modding Engine
Players have extensive control over game mechanics, automations, and bug fixes, allowing them to direct their own…
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+5.0
Nova Drift
Players have extensive freedom to customize ships, choose upgrades, and experiment with builds, reflecting high…
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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
Scrap Mechanic
Players have full freedom to create and build any machines or structures they imagine, with no fixed objectives in…
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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
Opus Magnum
Players have full freedom to design and optimize their own machines with no forced constraints on solutions.
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+5.0
Deus Ex: Game of the Year Edition
Players have extensive freedom to choose playstyle, approach missions in multiple ways, and shape story outcomes.
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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
Sandustry
Players have considerable freedom to design factories, manipulate terrain, and choose their own approach to automation…
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+5.0
Spaceflight Simulator
Players have full freedom to design and build their own rockets and space stations with no fixed paths or scripted…
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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
ARMORED CORE™ VI FIRES OF RUBICON™
Players have extensive freedom to customize and experiment with mech builds, changing loadouts even mid-mission…
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+5.0
Automation - The Car Company Tycoon Game
Players have full control over designing every aspect of cars and engines, with extensive customization and freedom.
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+5.0
Hitman: Blood Money
Players have full freedom to choose their approach, weapons, disguises, and methods to complete missions.
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