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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 + Growth
A strong dose of autonomy and growth in the same game.
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Review scores are shown out of 100
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+4.0
Windrose
Players have freedom to explore, build, choose playstyle, and progress at their own pace without forced linearity.
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+4.0
Different Strokes
Players freely create and edit artwork with personal choice and control over their drawings and edits.
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+4.0
Gravity Circuit
Players have freedom to customize abilities, choose loadouts, and experiment with different playstyles; multiple…
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+4.0
ibb & obb
Players have freedom to solve puzzles cooperatively with various approaches and timing; game encourages creative…
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+4.0
Icewind Dale: Enhanced Edition
Players create and control an entire party of six characters from scratch, customizing classes, stats, and gear…
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+4.0
Kingsway
Players have freedom to customize character builds, choose classes, and arrange UI windows as they prefer, allowing…
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+4.0
Mortal Kombat X
Players can choose from multiple characters and three fighting styles per character, allowing personal playstyle…
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+4.0
My Time at Sandrock
Players have freedom to direct their own actions, choose pace, explore, and make decisions in story and relationships.
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+4.0
PULSAR: Lost Colony
Players have distinct roles with unique responsibilities and can make many decisions about ship management, upgrades…
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+4.0
RUINER
Players have freedom to respec skills anytime and adapt playstyle, but the story limits player agency as protagonist is…
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+4.0
Sky Force Reloaded
Players can choose different ships, upgrades, and play styles; multiple objectives per level allow personal strategy…
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+4.0
STAR WARS™ Jedi Knight II - Jedi Outcast™
Players have freedom to choose combat styles, use various force powers, and explore levels with multiple paths, though…
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+4.0
Tainted Grail: Conquest
Players have freedom to choose among 9 distinct classes and customize decks, builds, and strategies each run, with…
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+4.0
The King is Watching
Players have significant control over kingdom management, resource allocation, and strategic decisions, including gaze…
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+4.0
UNBEATABLE
Players have freedom to explore the world, choose side quests, and engage with rhythm gameplay at their own pace…
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+4.0
Advent NEON®
Players can choose upgrades, perks, and customize character colors, and freely select levels in any order, encouraging…
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+4.0
Ball-it Hell
Players freely choose characters with unique abilities and decide their own strategies and playstyles in fast-paced…
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+4.0
BIT.TRIP RERUNNER
Players have control over their actions and decisions with new mechanics and a level editor allowing creative freedom.
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+4.0
BZZZT
Players can choose their own playstyle, either methodical or fast-paced speedrunning, and decide which challenges to…
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+4.0
Can 'Em All
Players have control over upgrade choices, factory expansion, and resource management, allowing personal…
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+4.0
Corn Kidz 64
Players explore open sandbox levels with freedom to choose objectives and routes, reflecting high autonomy.
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+4.0
Cube Chaos
Players have high control over their builds, cube placements, and strategies with emergent gameplay and many choices…
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+4.0
I'm on Observation Duty 6
Players have control over camera switching, anomaly reporting, and can choose difficulty modes including hard mode…
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+4.0
千面 Melancholy Love
Players make meaningful narrative choices affecting relationship outcomes and endings, reflecting personal…
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A little more you
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