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Autonomy
Being in control of actions and decisions (e.g. freedom to play how you want)
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Players have meaningful choices in character selection, equipment, pathing, and resource management, allowing high control over their actions and strategies.
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Puzz Grid
Players freely choose which groups to identify and when to guess, with strategic timing and observation of opponent…
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+4.0
Umineko When They Cry - Answer Arcs
Players engage in deep interpretative thinking and solve mysteries on their own; Episode 8 introduces player…
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+4.0
Sister Other Paranoia
Players can freely explore different character storylines in any order, reflecting control over narrative engagement.
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+4.0
FEED THE AI
Players actively choose AI development paths and perks, directing AI growth and decisions.
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+4.0
Luckitown
Players have significant control over dice usage, building placement, and strategic decisions despite RNG elements.
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+4.0
Decision: Red Daze
Players can switch between multiple survivors and manage their squads and settlements, showing control over actions and…
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+4.0
Drink More Glurp
Players have control over their alien's limbs independently, requiring personal skill and decision-making in movement…
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+4.0
THE BUTTON by Elendow
Players freely decide when to press the button and whether to risk continuing or stop, reflecting high personal control.
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+4.0
POSTAL Redux
Players have freedom to choose how to approach levels, including killing only hostiles or everyone; multiple endings…
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+4.0
Tower Escape
Players direct their own path, choose minions, upgrade order and socket gems, showing high control over decisions.
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+4.0
La Madriguera
Players have full control over the environment and objects but cannot move the character, emphasizing indirect control…
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+4.0
Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.3 Tatarigoroshi
Players follow a linear visual novel with some agency in reading pace but no branching choices; protagonist acts with…
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+4.0
Samurai Vandalism
Players can choose different story routes and make decisions affecting endings, including faction alignment and…
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+4.0
Drift Boss
Players have full control over timing their drifts with a simple one-button mechanic, allowing personal decision-making…
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+4.0
Rusty Lake: Roots
Players choose which vignette or branch of the family tree to explore next, allowing non-linear progression and…
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+4.0
Word Bomb
Players freely choose words containing given letter prompts under time pressure, allowing personal decision-making and…
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+4.0
eSail Sailing Simulator
Players have extensive control over sail trim, winches, lines, and navigation, enabling self-directed sailing and…
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+4.0
King's Bounty: Dark Side
Players can choose among three distinct characters with different races and playstyles, and quests can be completed in…
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+4.0
Elder Sign: Omens
Players choose their own team of investigators and decide strategies, managing resources and abilities to influence…
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+4.0
Secret Little Haven
Players direct Alex's conversations and choices in a nonlinear narrative, exploring identity and relationships with…
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+4.0
Myths of Rules
Players have high freedom to explore multiple story branches, try different actions, and create custom scenarios with…
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+4.0
Can't Drive This
Players have control over building the track or driving, making real-time decisions and reacting to random track pieces.
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+4.0
Oriental Blue: Ao no Tengai
The game features a non-linear mission structure allowing players to choose objectives and tackle events in any order…
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+4.0
fault - StP - LIGHTKRAVTE
The game is a kinetic visual novel with a linear story and no player choices, but players have autonomy in interpreting…
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