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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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Games where autonomy stands out from the other motivations.

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+5 Autonomy affinity
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+4.0

Cloudheim

2025 · 82/100

Players have freedom to explore islands, choose weapons, classes, and build their base/shop with some customization…
+4.0

Cossacks 3

2016 · 82/100

Players have freedom to build bases, choose nations, and direct large armies with strategic decisions.
+4.0

Crimson Oath

2026 · 82/100

Players have control over combat style, skill and equipment choices, and exploration paths, with freedom to experiment…
+4.0

CRYPTARK

2017 · 82/100

Players freely choose loadouts, mechs, and routes through procedurally generated ships, enabling personal control and…
+4.0

DARIUSBURST Chronicle Saviours

2015 · 82/100

Players can choose from multiple ships with unique playstyles and customize upgrades in CS mode, allowing personal…
+4.0

Darksiders Genesis

2019 · 82/100

Players can switch between two characters with distinct combat styles and customize builds; exploration and progression…
+4.0

Dead Age

2016 · 82/100

Players have freedom to assign jobs, choose missions, and develop characters with skill points, allowing control over…
+4.0

Death Roads: Tournament

2023 · 82/100

Players can customize their car and driver loadouts, choose paths on the map, and swap equipment between battles…
+4.0

DED

2017 · 82/100

Players choose weapon type, upgrade skills between levels, and decide tactics for combat and resource management…
+4.0

Dread Templar

2023 · 82/100

Players have freedom to choose weapons, upgrade runes, and explore secrets, enabling varied playstyles and personal…
+4.0

Dungeon Siege

2011 · 82/100

Players have freedom to develop characters in any combat style by using weapons and magic, and can customize party…
+4.0

Eternal Dread 3

2023 · 82/100

Players can freely choose and customize characters, select main and secondary classes, and experiment with skill…
+4.0

Eternity Egg

2025 · 82/100

Players must discover controls and mechanics on their own without tutorials, emphasizing self-directed learning and…
+4.0

Evil Defenders

2015 · 82/100

Players can choose tower types, upgrade paths, and use special abilities strategically, showing significant control…
+4.0

FATE: Undiscovered Realms

2014 · 82/100

Players can import characters, choose builds, and freely explore dungeons and realms with various play styles.
+4.0

Field of Glory: Empires

2019 · 82/100

Players have significant control over empire management, decisions, and strategy, with meaningful choices in expansion…
+4.0

FINAL FANTASY II

2021 · 82/100

Players have freedom to develop characters by choosing which weapons and spells to use, shaping their growth.
+4.0

我来自江湖 From Jianghu

2020 · 82/100

Players have significant control over sect management, character development, and combat strategies, with freedom to…
+4.0

Ghost Master: Resurrection

2026 · 82/100

Players have freedom to choose ghosts, assign commands, and experiment with strategies in haunting missions.
+4.0

Glittermitten Grove

2016 · 82/100

Players have freedom to manage their fairy village, make strategic decisions about resource allocation, tree pruning…
+4.0

Hegemony III: Clash of the Ancients

2015 · 82/100

Players have significant control over strategic decisions, city management, army composition, and supply lines…
+4.0

Hexarchy

2023 · 82/100

Players have freedom to choose cards, build decks, and direct their civilization's actions strategically.
+4.0

Hide and Shriek

2017 · 82/100

Players freely choose tactics, spells, and strategies each match with random rune distribution requiring adaptation.
+4.0

Hitman 2: Silent Assassin

2007 · 82/100

Players have freedom to choose how to approach missions, including stealth, disguise, or guns blazing, with multiple…

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.