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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 + Strategy
A strong dose of autonomy and strategy in the same game.
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Review scores are shown out of 100
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+5.0
Prey
Players have extensive freedom to choose how to approach objectives, explore, and develop character builds with…
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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
NoLimits 2 Roller Coaster Simulation
Players have full control over coaster design and park creation with extensive freedom and no preset constraints.
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+5.0
RollerCoaster Tycoon® 3: Platinum
Players have full control over park design, ride building, pricing, and guest management, allowing personal freedom and…
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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
Drova - Forsaken Kin
Players have full freedom to explore the world, solve quests in multiple ways, and make meaningful choices without…
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+5.0
Roadwarden
Players have full control over their choices, character background, and playstyle, with meaningful consequences and…
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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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+5.0
Mosa Lina
Players have full freedom to experiment with random tools and solve puzzles in their own way without fixed solutions or…
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+5.0
Reassembly
Players have full control over ship design and fleet composition, deciding their own strategies and playstyles.
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+5.0
The Adventures of Sir Kicksalot
Players have freedom to choose playstyle (melee, stealth, magic) and solve encounters in multiple ways with sandbox…
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+5.0
Rocket Boots Mania
Players have freedom to choose their own routes and approaches to levels, with multiple paths and creative movement…
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+5.0
Poly Bridge
Players have full freedom to design bridges creatively within budget and material constraints, with sandbox and level…
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+5.0
Reentry - A Space Flight Simulator
Players have full control over spacecraft systems, performing detailed procedures and checklists themselves.
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+5.0
Tibia
The game emphasizes player freedom and self-direction with minimal hand-holding or guided objectives.
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+5.0
TUNIC
Players have full freedom to explore, discover secrets, and decipher the game manual on their own without handholding…
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+5.0
Sprocket
Players have full control over tank design, from dimensions to internal components, allowing complete freedom in…
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+5.0
Mount & Blade
The game offers full player freedom to choose actions, paths, and decisions without a fixed storyline or restrictions.
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+5.0
GeoGuessr
Players have full control over their exploration, movement, and decision-making in guessing locations.
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+5.0
Hoop Land
Players have extensive control over actions and decisions, including creating players, managing teams, leagues, and…
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+5.0
Levelhead
Players have full control over their actions, decisions, and level creation with a powerful editor and freedom to play…
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+5.0
Avorion
Players have full freedom to build and customize ships and stations, choose playstyle, and direct fleets and empires.
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+5.0
Quest Master
Players have full control over creating their own dungeons with extensive customization and logic options, enabling…
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+5.0
Skin Deep
Players have full freedom to choose their approach, using various items and environmental interactions creatively to…
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