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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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Samurai GUNN 2
Players have freedom to choose characters with unique abilities and decide their own strategies in fast-paced combat.
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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
SquareCells
Players freely decide which cells to mark or remove, solving puzzles through logical deduction without forced routines.
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+4.0
Starcom: Nexus
Players have freedom to build and customize their own ships, choose exploration paths, and make decisions in quests…
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+4.0
Super Mega Baseball: Extra Innings
Players have control over pitching, batting, fielding, and baserunning with adjustable difficulty and team customization
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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
The Talos Principle: Reawakened
Players have freedom to explore puzzles and solve them in various ways, with added QoL features enhancing control.
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+4.0
X-COM: Terror From the Deep
Players have full control over base management, research, manufacturing, squad composition, and tactical decisions in…
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+4.0
Zwei: The Ilvard Insurrection
Players can freely switch between two characters and choose how to approach combat and puzzles, with some strategic…
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+4.0
A Gay's Life
Players make meaningful choices affecting the protagonist's life path and endings, reflecting personal freedom in…
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+4.0
AirMech
Players control their own AirMech with freedom to choose units, pilots, and strategies, and can direct actions…
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+4.0
Backpack Hero
Players have freedom to choose characters, builds, and backpack layouts, enabling personal strategies and decisions.
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+4.0
Bio Inc. Redemption
Players have control over diagnosing, treating, or evolving diseases with strategic decisions on resource allocation…
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+4.0
Deadlink
Players have freedom to choose different classes, weapons, and upgrade paths each run, encouraging personal…
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+4.0
Deadly Days: Roadtrip
Players have freedom to choose characters, weapons, and build strategies with inventory management and tactical…
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+4.0
Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive
Players must devise their own strategies and choose how to use unique character abilities; no scripted or linear…
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+4.0
Diesel Railcar Simulator
Players have control over driving style, gear shifting, and can choose simple or advanced controls; also can create own…
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+4.0
Escape Memoirs: Mini Stories
Players have freedom to explore, solve puzzles in various orders, and choose how to approach challenges, indicating…
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+4.0
Godrop
Players have significant control over movement, upgrade paths, and build customization, allowing personal playstyle…
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+4.0
Just King
Players have control over party composition, positioning, and item choices, with meaningful decisions on formation and…
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+4.0
KINGDOM HEARTS -HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIX-
Players have freedom to explore multiple worlds, choose difficulty levels, and engage in various gameplay styles across…
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+4.0
Midnight Fight Express
Players have freedom to choose combat styles, skill upgrades, and customize character appearance; some constraints in…
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+4.0
Nihilumbra
Players control the character's actions freely, using different colors to solve puzzles and progress, indicating high…
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+4.0
Refind Self: The Personality Test Game
Players have freedom to choose actions and decisions that shape the personality test and story outcomes, encouraging…
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