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Autonomy
Being in control of actions and decisions (e.g. freedom to play how you want)
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MOLE
Players have significant control over operating the drilling machine and solving puzzles with minimal handholding…
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Pajama Sam: No Need to Hide When It's Dark Outside
Players freely explore the Land of Darkness with multiple routes and puzzle variations, allowing personal choice and…
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Path of Giants
Players freely control three explorers and decide their movements and puzzle-solving order with no time limits or…
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Penelope Pendrick and the Art of Deceit
Players have freedom to explore multiple locations, investigate clues, and choose dialogue options with branching…
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+4.0
PIGFACE
Players can freely customize loadouts, choose stealth or aggressive approaches, and select different masks with…
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PRAGMATA
Players control Hugh and coordinate with Diana's hacking, requiring active decision-making and multitasking.
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Press Any Key
Players freely choose any keys to press, with no strict routines, emphasizing personal control over input.
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Pro Wrestling Sim
Players have significant freedom to book shows, create storylines, and manage promotions with drag-and-drop and custom…
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Proverbs
Players freely choose which puzzle section to solve next in any order, supporting personal control and pacing.
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Repella Fella
Players make numerous meaningful choices affecting story outcomes and gameplay paths, reflecting high personal control…
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Rusty Lake: Roots
Players choose which vignette or branch of the family tree to explore next, allowing non-linear progression and…
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Samsara Room
Players freely explore the room, interact with objects, and solve puzzles at their own pace with no fixed routines.
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SANABI
Players have strong control over movement and combat using the grappling hook mechanic, allowing freedom in traversal…
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Shadow Burglar
Players have freedom to choose stealth approaches, use shadow teleportation creatively, and solve puzzles in multiple…
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SIGNALIS
Players have freedom to explore, solve puzzles, and choose how to approach combat and resource management, reflecting…
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Skate Story
Players have freedom to explore levels, choose lines, and control camera framing, supporting a strong sense of personal…
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Star of Providence
Players have freedom to choose characters, weapons, upgrades, and paths with teleportation between cleared rooms…
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STEINS;GATE
Players make key story decisions through phone interactions, choosing when and how to respond to calls and messages…
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Super Ledgehop: Double Laser
Players have control over movement, shooting timing (rhythm-based), and bullet absorption/reflection mechanics…
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Terminal 81
Players have freedom to explore the open world, choose dialogue options, decide whom to trust, and pursue side quests…
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The Chef's Shift
Players have control over typing inputs, strategies for order management, and difficulty settings, allowing personal…
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The Crimson Diamond
Players have freedom to explore off the beaten path, try many commands via a text parser, and choose how to…
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The Holy Gosh Darn
Players have significant control over time manipulation and decision-making, allowing freedom to experiment with…
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The Journey - Episode 1: Whatever This Is
Players answer personal questions and choose their own path for self-growth activities, reflecting control over their…
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