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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.
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Review scores are shown out of 100
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+4.0
The Rogue Prince of Persia
Players have freedom to choose weapons, tools, and skill trees; movement and combat allow flexible player-driven…
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+4.0
Tobacco Shop Simulator
Players have significant control over shop management decisions, pricing, layout, and expansion, with optional features…
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+4.0
Tormented Souls
Players have freedom to explore the mansion, solve puzzles, and choose combat or avoidance strategies, reflecting high…
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+4.0
Train Valley
Players have control over track placement, train dispatch timing, and switch management, allowing for self-directed…
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+4.0
VRacer Hoverbike
Players have multiple control schemes including leaning body, handlebar style, and controller options, allowing…
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+5.0
Warzone 2100
Players have full control over unit design, strategy, and tactics, including detailed unit AI customization and…
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+4.0
Wheel World
Players have freedom to explore open world, customize bikes extensively, and choose how to approach races and…
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+4.0
Wii Sports Resort
Players have freedom to choose among 12 sports and multiple modes, with self-directed play and discovery encouraged.
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+4.0
Word Play
Players have freedom to choose perks, upgrades, and words to form, shaping their own strategy and playstyle.
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+4.0
Zombie Graveyard Simulator
Players manage graveyard operations with freedom to choose tasks, upgrades, and defense strategies; some automation via…
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+4.0
A Game About Digging A Hole™
Players freely choose how and where to dig, upgrade tools, and explore at their own pace.
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+4.0
Aerofly FS 4 Flight Simulator
Players have control over flight setup, aircraft choice, and flight planning with easy-to-use UI and options for…
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+4.0
Alisa
Players have freedom to explore, choose weapons, outfits, and strategies; some fixed progression but overall…
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+4.0
Angry Video Game Nerd II: ASSimilation
Players can choose levels in a non-linear order on a world map and select upgrades, allowing freedom in progression and…
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+5.0
Arcanum: Of Steamworks and Magick Obscura
Players have extensive freedom to create characters, choose playstyles, and solve quests in multiple ways.
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+4.0
Archvale
Players can freely explore the open world in any order and choose their own builds with weapons, badges, and gear.
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+4.0
Atelier Marie Remake: The Alchemist of Salburg
Players have freedom to choose exploration, crafting, and event participation within a time management system…
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+4.0
Bear and Breakfast
Players have freedom to build, decorate, and manage multiple inns with choice in layouts and upgrades, though some…
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+4.0
BioShock® 2
Players control Subject Delta, a Big Daddy prototype, with freedom to choose combat style, moral decisions, and…
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+4.0
Bitardia
Players can choose different roles (anon, rak), make moral choices, and explore nonlinear quests, indicating high…
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+4.0
Blacktop Hoops
Players have full control over their movements, shots, dribbling, and can choose difficulty levels and game modes…
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+4.0
Boat Crew
Players have significant control over boat loadouts, crew roles, and tactical decisions in combat and campaign map…
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+4.0
Broken Sword 5 - the Serpent's Curse
Classic point-and-click gameplay with player control over actions and puzzle solving; no forced sequences or quick-time…
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+4.0
Card City Nights
Players build and customize multiple decks freely, experiment with card combinations and strategies.
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