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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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Focused on autonomy

Games where autonomy stands out from the other motivations.

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+5 Autonomy affinity
Review scores are shown out of 100

+4.0

Deep Space Battle Simulator

2021 · 78/100

Players have freedom to choose roles, customize ships, and direct actions in combat and boarding.
+4.0

Deuterium Wars

2019 · 78/100

Players have extensive customization options for their hovercraft and character, including weapons, armor, modules, and…
+4.0

Die For The Lich

2025 · 78/100

Players have significant control over dice and weapon combinations, build strategies, and decision-making during runs…
+4.0

Drive Beyond Horizons

2025 · 78/100

Players have freedom to customize cars extensively, choose driving style, and explore open world with few fixed…
+4.0

DUNGEON ENCOUNTERS

2021 · 78/100

Players freely choose party composition, equipment, and exploration strategies with minimal handholding.
+4.0

Erica

2021 · 78/100

Players make meaningful choices that influence story paths and endings, with some freedom in decisions and interactions.
+4.0

Fate of the World

2011 · 78/100

Players have control over global policies and decisions, directing actions and strategies freely to influence world…
+4.0

Feed and Grow: Fish

2016 · 78/100

Players can choose different fish species, maps, and play styles freely, with multiple modes and abilities to customize…
+4.0

First Dwarf

2024 · 78/100

Players can switch between dwarf, mech, and dragon characters freely to explore, build, and fight, showing high player…
+4.0

FOS

2020 · 78/100

Players have freedom to choose different paths, create their own endings, and decide how to play (e.g., peaceful…
+4.0

Franchise Hockey Manager 6

2019 · 78/100

Players have extensive control over team management, trades, drafts, and customization of leagues and GM stats…
+4.0

Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams

2012 · 78/100

Players can freely switch between two sisters and their worlds at any time, directing their own actions and strategies.
+4.0

Grim Clicker

2024 · 78/100

Players have freedom to choose builds, skill trees, and playstyles with meaningful decisions, though some progression…
+4.0

HeXen II

2007 · 78/100

Players choose from four distinct classes with unique weapons and abilities, and can decide how to approach combat and…
+4.0

I Am Your President: Prologue

2020 · 78/100

Players make decisions affecting the country and presidency, with freedom to choose policies and dialogue options…
+4.0

Kaetram

2024 · 78/100

Players have freedom to choose skills, quests, and playstyle; no class restrictions and multiple paths to progress.
+4.0

KARDS - The WW2 Card Game

2020 · 78/100

Players have freedom to build decks from multiple nations and choose strategies, with no fixed routines.
+4.0

Kung Fu Strike - The Warrior's Rise

2012 · 78/100

Players have freedom to choose combos, strategies, and approaches to enemies; game requires deliberate actions and…
+4.0

Legend of Edda: Pegasus

2023 · 78/100

Players can choose character classes and build their own playstyle, explore quests at their own pace, and manage…
+4.0

Lessaria: Fantasy Kingdom Sim

2025 · 78/100

Players indirectly control heroes by placing bounties and building structures, allowing heroes to act autonomously…
+4.0

Making History: The Second World War

2018 · 78/100

Players have extensive control over nation management, production, diplomacy, and military strategy with many options…
+4.0

Master Spy

2015 · 78/100

Players have control over timing, movement, and cloak usage to solve levels; gameplay requires personal skill and…
+4.0

Moon Hunters

2016 · 78/100

Players choose characters, tribes, and make meaningful dialogue and camp decisions shaping character traits and story…
+4.0

Once Upon a Galaxy

2025 · 78/100

Players choose captains and build decks with many strategic options, allowing freedom in playstyle and decision-making.

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.