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Autonomy
Being in control of actions and decisions (e.g. freedom to play how you want)
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Focused on autonomy
Games where autonomy stands out from the other motivations.
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Review scores are shown out of 100
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+4.0
Don't Escape Trilogy
Players make their own decisions on how to solve puzzles and manage limited time, with multiple endings based on…
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+4.0
Dungeon Bodega Simulator
Players have freedom to choose how to run their shop, what to stock, how to play (farming, potion making, smithing…
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+4.0
Juufuutei Raden™'s Guide for Pixel Museum
Players can freely choose puzzles in any order and toggle various assist options, allowing personal control over…
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+4.0
Larcin Lazer
Players have freedom to plan and execute their moves relying on memory and observation, with multiple strategies…
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+4.0
Linelith
Players freely explore puzzles and discover rules without handholding or explicit instructions, allowing self-directed…
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+4.0
Moonleap
Players have freedom to explore puzzles and secrets at their own pace with multiple approaches.
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+5.0
Our Life: Beginnings & Always
Players have extensive control over character identity, appearance, personality, and relationship choices, shaping…
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+4.0
Papa's Pizzeria Deluxe
Players have freedom to customize toppings, order handling, and food truck free play mode allowing personal choices in…
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+4.0
Platypus Reclayed
Players can choose ships, weapons, difficulty levels, and mod content, allowing significant control over gameplay…
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+4.0
Second Stellar
Players can freely choose characters, weapons, and upgrade paths; the dual-character swap mechanic encourages active…
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+4.0
Shooters, Ready!
Players can choose characters, guns, upgrades, and difficulty routes, tailoring playstyle and strategy.
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+4.0
Slash/Jump
Players control their movement precisely with sword slashes, allowing freedom in timing and force.
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+5.0
The Henry Stickmin Collection
Players make frequent choices that direct the story and outcomes, embodying high personal control and freedom.
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+4.0
The Upturned
Players have control over their actions including throwing objects, solving puzzles, and choosing how to approach…
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+4.0
Worming from Home
Players control a worm with physics-based movement, requiring skillful manipulation and decision-making to complete…
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+4.0
Amairo Chocolate
The game is mostly a kinetic visual novel with very limited player choices, but players control which romance route to…
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+5.0
Baba Is You
Players have full control over manipulating game rules and creating their own solutions, embodying high personal…
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+4.0
BAIONLENJA
Players have freedom to choose movement style and approach levels with various techniques, encouraging experimentation…
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+4.0
Baldi's Basics Plus
Players have control over their actions and decisions in a roguelike format with random level generation and multiple…
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+4.0
Bomb Rush Cyberfunk
Players have freedom to explore open areas, choose movement styles (skateboard, BMX, rollerblades, or running), and…
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+4.0
CATO: Buttered Cat
Players control both cat and toast independently or combined, allowing freedom in puzzle solving and movement.
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+4.0
Chants of Sennaar
Players freely explore the tower, decipher languages at their own pace, and solve puzzles with multiple approaches…
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+4.0
Chinese Street Food Legend
Players have control over cooking actions, upgrades, stall customization, and pacing, with some automation but still…
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+4.0
Chronoquartz
Players have freedom to plan and execute their own strategies within the 10-move loop constraint, encouraging…
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