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Autonomy
Being in control of actions and decisions (e.g. freedom to play how you want)
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Games where autonomy stands out from the other motivations.
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+4.0
ISLANDERS
Players freely choose building placement and strategy with no forced routines or timers
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+4.0
Jeffrey Eggstein
Players manage multiple tasks simultaneously with freedom to prioritize actions, reflecting high player control and…
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+4.0
Keep Driving
Players have freedom to choose routes, goals, and actions with no forced objectives; many decisions are discretionary.
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+4.0
KILL IT WITH FIRE! 2
Players have freedom to choose weapons, upgrade gear, and explore levels with multiple objectives and approaches.
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+4.0
Kitsune Tails
Players can freely choose difficulty settings, use items mid-level, and switch playstyles between two characters with…
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+4.0
KNIGHTS
Players freely choose moves and plan sequences of knight moves to solve puzzles, showing high control over actions.
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+4.0
Knock Harder: Useless
Players freely explore the environment, investigate clues, and decide when to shoot themselves to progress, showing…
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+4.0
Kohan II: Kings of War
Players have significant control over army composition, unit formations, and strategic decisions rather than…
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+4.0
Kriegsfront Tactics - Prologue
Players have freedom to customize mechs, choose loadouts, and make tactical decisions in combat and exploration.
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+4.0
LAPIN
Players have freedom to explore, choose paths, and experiment with platforming mechanics and collectibles.
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+4.0
Mall Together
Players have freedom to organize and grow their mall and stores in their own way, including store placement and product…
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+4.0
Milthm
Players can freely choose any keys to hit notes, allowing personal control over input methods.
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+4.0
Mimpi Dreams
Players control Mimpi directly and interact with environment objects via mouse, allowing freedom in puzzle solving and…
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+4.0
Mindcop
Players have freedom to choose investigation order, which leads to multiple approaches and non-linear gameplay.
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+4.0
moon: Remix RPG Adventure
Players have freedom to explore, solve puzzles at their own pace, and choose how to approach quests within a…
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+4.0
NEEDY STREAMER OVERLOAD
Player has significant control over Ame's actions and decisions, managing her schedule, mental health, and career path.
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+4.0
Nimbus
Players have full control over their ship's movement and decisions, with freedom to choose paths and customize…
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+4.0
Nonentity Galaxy
Players have significant control over fleet composition, ship placement, and strategy, with freedom to choose routes…
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+4.0
Obenseuer
Players have freedom to choose how to earn money, renovate apartments, manage addictions, and explore the world with…
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+4.0
Offroad Mania
Players can choose vehicles, customize colors, tune suspension settings, and select different game modes, allowing…
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+4.0
Overlord™
Players have freedom to choose playstyle, moral alignment, and how to use minions, with multiple strategies and…
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+4.0
Premium Bowling
Players have freedom to choose bowling balls, oil patterns, lanes, and customize gameplay style; also can play solo or…
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+4.0
Rubinite
Players have freedom in combat decisions, build customization, and approach to bosses, though the core combat loop is…
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+4.0
Sam & Max Save the World
Players have freedom to explore, solve puzzles in various ways, and choose dialogue options, typical of point-and-click…
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