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Autonomy

Being in control of actions and decisions (e.g. freedom to play how you want)

+4 to +5 affinity

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+5 Autonomy affinity
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+4.0

Steel Artery: Train City Builder

2026 · 71/100

Players have indirect control over citizens who act autonomously, choosing jobs and actions based on incentives…
+4.0

Archmage Rises

2023 · 70/100

Players create their own character, choose spells and skills, and explore a procedurally generated world with freedom…
+4.0

COPA CITY

2026 · 71/100

Players have significant control over city planning, fan zone management, and event logistics, allowing for personal…
+4.0

Starr Mazer: DSP

2016 · 71/100

Players choose their own pilots and ships, customize squads, and decide playstyle with different weapons and strategies.
+4.0

Embers Adrift

2025 · 71/100

Players have freedom to explore, choose classes and specializations, and craft with multiple professions, with minimal…
+4.0

Rec Center Tycoon - Management Simulator

2019 · 71/100

Players have freedom to design and manage their rec center, set prices, research tech, and control their avatar…
+4.0

Girls Like Robots

2014 · 70/100

Players have freedom to place characters on a grid with multiple strategies and puzzle solutions, though some levels…
+4.0

Touhou ~Red Empress Devil.

2025 · 70/100

Players choose from many characters with unique attack styles and abilities, allowing varied approaches and personal…
+4.0

Woodle Tree 2: Worlds

2016 · 70/100

Open world design allows players to explore regions in any order and choose their own path.

Same motivation, different experiences

Your way to play

Explore different sides of autonomy, grouped by what players enjoy.

Play style 01 Players have high freedom to explore the open world, choose characters, and decide how to approach combat and puzzles. Play style 02 Players have meaningful choices in character selection, equipment, pathing, and resource management, allowing high control over their actions and strategies. Play style 03 Players have freedom to choose characters, combos, and playstyles with a variety of mechanics and customization options. Play style 04 Players have freedom to choose how to move, solve puzzles, and explore with multiple approaches to tasks. Play style 05 Players have significant control over strategic decisions, resource allocation, unit movements, and tactical planning, requiring personal freedom and decision-making. Play style 06 Players have freedom to choose playstyle, builds, and approach to combat and exploration.

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A little more you

Mix in another motivation, or find an experience with less of something else.

Autonomy + Experimenting A strong dose of autonomy and experimenting in the same game. Autonomy + Growth A strong dose of autonomy and growth in the same game. Autonomy + Strategy A strong dose of autonomy and strategy in the same game.