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Autonomy
Being in control of actions and decisions (e.g. freedom to play how you want)
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Focused on autonomy
Games where autonomy stands out from the other motivations.
Explore play styles & combinations ↓+5 Autonomy affinity
Review scores are shown out of 100
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+4.0
S.W.I.N.E. HD Remaster
Players choose units and upgrades before missions and direct tactical actions freely during combat, with pause and…
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+4.0
Shashingo: Learn Japanese with Photography
Players explore the city at their own pace, choose what to photograph and when to study, with no forced progression or…
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+4.0
Sigils of Elohim
Players freely manipulate and rotate tetromino pieces to solve puzzles with no forced routines.
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+4.0
Skinwalker Hunt
Players have freedom to explore large maps, choose strategies, and manage resources with randomized item placements.
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+4.0
Slender Threads
Players have freedom to explore multiple locations, choose dialogue options, and solve puzzles with some personal…
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+5.0
Stormworks: Build and Rescue
Players have full freedom to design and build complex vehicles and systems with no fixed routines.
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+4.0
SurrounDead
Players have freedom to explore, build bases anywhere, customize weapons and characters, and choose playstyle; not…
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+4.0
Taiji
Players freely explore an open world and discover puzzle mechanics on their own without explicit instructions.
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+4.0
Tailor Simulator
Players have freedom to choose how to run their shop, decide order priorities, and customize their store and clothing…
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+4.0
Terror of Hemasaurus
Players have freedom to choose monsters, use various attacks, and decide how to cause destruction with physics-based…
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+4.0
The Bug Butcher
Players control movement and shooting freely within levels, choosing when and how to use power-ups and upgrades.
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+5.0
The Escapists 2
Players have freedom to choose their own escape strategies and actions, including crafting, planning, and multiple…
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+4.0
The Jackbox Survey Scramble
Players have freedom to choose among multiple game modes and answer surveys with their own input, influencing game…
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+4.0
The Saboteur™
Open world gameplay with freedom to choose approach, missions, and exploration paths
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+4.0
They Are Coming
Players have freedom to choose weapons, defenses, and strategies; placement of traps and upgrades requires player…
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+4.0
This Bed We Made
Players have meaningful choices affecting story outcomes and character interactions, with freedom to explore rooms and…
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+4.0
Timeloop: Sink Again Beach
Players have freedom to explore the island and choose time periods to visit in any order, with nonlinear progression…
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+4.0
Torchlight
Players can choose from three classes and customize skill trees freely, with modding and game editor support enhancing…
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+4.0
Touhou Monster TD ~ 幻想乡妖怪塔防
Players can freely move and reposition towers during gameplay, and control a hero character actively, indicating high…
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+4.0
Ubinota
Players freely decide how to paint blocks and solve puzzles with various paint types and physics, allowing personal…
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+4.0
UNDER NIGHT IN-BIRTH Exe:Late
Players have freedom to choose from a diverse roster with unique playstyles and can experiment with complex mechanics…
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+5.0
Uplink
Players have full freedom to choose missions, methods, and strategies with no fixed questlines.
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+4.0
Valley
Players have freedom to explore large maps, choose when and where to use suit abilities, and decide how to interact…
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+5.0
Waltz of the Wizard
Players have high freedom to experiment with spells, objects, and interactions without linear constraints.
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