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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 + Experimenting
A strong dose of autonomy and experimenting in the same game.
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+4.0
Never Grave: The Witch and The Curse
Players have freedom to choose builds, spells, and which enemies to possess, plus base building customization.
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+4.0
Nighthold: Number 1
Players have significant freedom to explore, build, and experiment with base design and survival strategies, with…
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+4.0
King of Meat
Players have freedom to choose characters, customize extensively, create and share their own dungeons, and select play…
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+4.0
Reign of Darkness
Players have freedom to build custom classes by mixing skill trees and respec anytime; game does not hold player's hand…
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+4.0
The Lost Glitches
Players have freedom to build decks, choose skills, and adapt strategies with flexible deckbuilding and RPG skill trees.
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+4.0
BELOW
Players have freedom to explore, experiment, and discover mechanics on their own with minimal guidance or tutorials.
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+4.0
Duel Corp.
Players have freedom to set their own goals, recruit and customize NPCs, and choose builds and playstyles with minimal…
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+4.0
Lords and Villeins
Players assign zones and roles to families but AI controls detailed actions, allowing high-level direction with…
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+4.0
Malody V
High freedom in gameplay modes, extensive customization options for skins and note patterns, and ability to import maps…
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+4.0
Mech Builder
Players freely choose models to build, paint with custom colors, and kitbash parts, showing high control over actions…
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+4.0
There Came an Echo
Players have significant control over issuing commands via voice, allowing personal freedom in directing squad actions…
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+4.0
Dawn Apart
Players have significant freedom to design factory layouts, automate production, and manage colonists with flexible…
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+4.0
Deathbound
Players can freely switch between four chosen characters (essences) during combat, requiring strategic decisions on…
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+4.0
Deck of Ashes
Players have freedom to explore the map, choose battles and resources, and build decks with many options and strategies.
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+4.0
For The Warp
Players can freely explore sectors, choose routes, and decide on card acquisitions and deck building strategies…
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+4.0
Godhood
Players have significant control over developing their disciples, religion tenets, and strategies, but combat actions…
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+4.0
Hero Realms
Players have freedom to build their deck dynamically during the game and choose strategies and classes, with no fixed…
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+4.0
Impossible Quest
Players choose from multiple options at each step, directing their own path through many endings.
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+4.0
Nowhere Prophet
Players have freedom to build and modify their decks, choose paths on the map, and make strategic decisions in combat…
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+4.0
RPG World - Action RPG Maker
Players have extensive freedom to create their own worlds, quests, NPCs, and monsters with a versatile editor.
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+4.0
The Guild II
Players have extensive freedom to choose professions, strategies, and actions including politics, business, crime, and…
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+4.0
Wulin Chess
Players have significant control over unit placement, equipment, and tactical decisions, though some UI limitations…
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+4.0
BattleCON: Online
Players have full control over their card choices and strategies each turn, with no randomness and perfect information.
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+4.0
Knights in Tight Spaces
Players have significant control over deck building, character selection, equipment upgrades, and tactical decisions in…
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