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Autonomy
Being in control of actions and decisions (e.g. freedom to play how you want)
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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
Clea
Players have freedom to explore, choose stealth tactics, and decide how to approach puzzles and enemies.
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+4.0
Crossroad OS
Players freely explore a broken OS, solve puzzles with mouse-driven tactile controls, and discover secrets at their own…
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+5.0
Dishonored
Players have full freedom to choose playstyle, paths, lethal or non-lethal approaches, and use powers or not.
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+4.0
Dogs Organized Neatly
Players freely choose how to place and rotate dog-shaped puzzle pieces to solve levels.
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+4.0
Egg Squeeze
Players decide when and how long to squeeze the egg, relying on intuition and personal timing rather than fixed…
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+5.0
Factorio
Players have full control over factory design, production lines, and strategies with no forced linearity.
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+4.0
Gravitas
Players freely solve puzzles with multiple solutions and can explore different approaches, showing control over their…
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+4.0
Holo vs Robo
Players can freely choose and experiment with many different holodolls and strategies, including varied unit…
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+4.0
Jacksmith: Weapons and Warriors
Players have freedom to craft weapons with various parts and materials, deciding how to optimize for battles.
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+4.0
Khimera: Puzzle Island
Players freely solve puzzles with optional use of power-ups; customization options available; player-directed puzzle…
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+4.0
Mixolumia
Players have freedom to choose game modes, customize color palettes, and add music packs, allowing personal control…
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+5.0
Mount & Blade: Warband
Players have full freedom to choose their path, actions, and playstyle in a sandbox world without fixed storyline…
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+4.0
Orbo's Odyssey
Players have high control over movement and can choose how to navigate levels with fast, fluid mechanics.
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+5.0
People Playground
Players have full freedom to create, experiment, and control all actions without preset routines.
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+4.0
Petal Crash
Players have freedom to choose characters, modes, and create/share puzzles, indicating high control over actions and…
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+4.0
Plants vs. Zombies GOTY Edition
Players have freedom to choose plants and strategies, experiment with different setups and adapt to various levels and…
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+5.0
Quest Master
Players have full control over creating their own dungeons with extensive customization and logic options, enabling…
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+5.0
RimWorld
Players have full control over colony management, building, research, and decision-making, with freedom to choose…
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+4.0
Schrodinger's Cat Burglar
Players control the cat(s) directly with freedom to explore, solve puzzles, and customize appearance.
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+5.0
Stardew Valley
Players have full freedom to choose their activities, pace, farm design, relationships, and play style without pressure…
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+5.0
SuchArt: Creative Space
Players have full freedom to create art as they wish, choose tools, paint on any surface, and set their own pace…
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+5.0
The Adventures of Sir Kicksalot
Players have freedom to choose playstyle (melee, stealth, magic) and solve encounters in multiple ways with sandbox…
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+5.0
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Players have complete freedom to explore the open world and choose their own path, with minimal forced guidance or…
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+5.0
The Powder Toy
Players have full freedom to create, experiment, and direct their own actions without preset goals or constraints.
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