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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.
Explore play styles & combinations ↓+5 Autonomy affinity
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+4.0
Dungeon Master
Players have significant control over party composition, character development paths, and exploration decisions without…
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+4.0
The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
Players have significant freedom to explore the overworld and dungeons at their own pace with minimal handholding or…
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+4.0
World of Warcraft
Players have significant freedom in choosing quests, zones, character classes, and playstyles, including solo and group…
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+4.0
Cube Escape Collection
Players have control over their actions and decisions in solving puzzles and exploring rooms with minimal guidance…
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+4.0
Super Hexagon
Players have full control over their actions with only two input keys, requiring precise timing and personal skill…
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+4.0
Timberborn
Players have significant control over city planning, water management, and terraforming, allowing personal freedom in…
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+4.0
Abiotic Factor
Players have significant freedom to choose playstyle, character roles, and approach to exploration and survival.
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+4.0
Dorfromantik
Players freely place tiles anywhere on the map with no time limits, allowing personal choice and control over gameplay.
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+4.0
Neon White
Players have freedom to choose routes, use cards for movement or combat, and optimize their own strategies for…
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+4.0
PRAGMATA
Players control Hugh and coordinate with Diana's hacking, requiring active decision-making and multitasking.
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+4.0
Zero Escape: Virtue's Last Reward
Players make meaningful choices affecting story branches and puzzle room paths, with freedom to revisit and alter…
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+4.0
Game Dev Tycoon
Players have significant control over game development decisions, including genre, topic, platform, and resource…
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+4.0
The Case of the Golden Idol
Players have freedom to explore scenes, gather clues, and make their own deductions without hand-holding.
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+4.0
Pokémon Legends: Arceus
Players have significant freedom to explore large biomes, choose how to approach encounters (sneak, battle, or throw…
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+4.0
BOMBANANA!
Players have distinct roles with unique limitations and must devise their own communication strategies, allowing…
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+4.0
Freddy Fazbear's Pizzeria Simulator
Players have significant control over pizzeria design, pizza customization, and strategic decisions in managing the…
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+4.0
shapez 2 - Factory
Players have freedom to design factories modularly and optimize layouts with many options and no forced paths.
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+4.0
Catherine: Full Body
Players make meaningful choices in social interactions and story progression, and can freely switch difficulty modes…
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+4.0
Mega Man 2
Players can choose the order of stages and select weapons, allowing strategic planning and personal playstyle.
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+4.0
Pokémon Crystal Version
Players have freedom to choose character gender, starter Pokémon, and team composition, with many strategic decisions…
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+4.0
Pokémon Silver Version
Players have freedom to explore the Johto and Kanto regions, choose their own path, team composition, and strategies.
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+4.0
Super Smash Bros.
Players have freedom to choose from a large roster of characters, customize spirits, and set match rules, enabling…
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+4.0
Barotrauma
Players have significant freedom to choose roles, make decisions, and customize submarines and gameplay parameters.
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+4.0
Crypt of the NecroDancer
Players have significant control over their actions and decisions, including character choice, weapon use, and…
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