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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.
Explore play styles & combinations ↓+5 Autonomy affinity
Review scores are shown out of 100
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+5.0
Slow Roads
Players have full control over driving style, vehicle choice, road settings, weather, and time of day, enabling a…
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+4.0
SLUDGE LIFE: The BIG MUD Sessions
Players have freedom to explore, tag graffiti, take photos, and interact with characters in a non-linear, open-ended…
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+5.0
Spaceflight Simulator
Players have full freedom to design and build their own rockets and space stations with no fixed paths or scripted…
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+4.0
Spring Falls
Players freely manipulate hex tiles to direct water flow and solve puzzles with no move limits and unlimited undo…
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+5.0
Subnautica
Players have full freedom to explore, choose their own path, and make decisions about crafting, base building, and…
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+5.0
SuchArt: Genius Artist Simulator
Players have full freedom to create any art they want, choose tools, and decide how to paint without imposed…
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+4.0
Super Mombo Quest
Players have freedom to explore the map, choose different Mombo forms with unique abilities, and decide how to approach…
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+4.0
Ten Bells
Players freely explore the pub environment to spot anomalies and decide when to retreat or proceed, allowing control…
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+5.0
Terraria
Players have full freedom to explore, build, fight bosses, and choose their own progression path without forced…
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+5.0
Tiny Glade
Players have full freedom to build and design their own creations without preset goals or constraints.
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+5.0
TIS-100
Players write their own assembly-like code freely to solve puzzles, with full control over programming decisions.
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+4.0
Touhou Luna Nights
Players have control over combat style, time manipulation usage, and exploration order within a Metroidvania framework.
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+4.0
Travellin Cats in Germany
Players freely explore detailed scenes at their own pace with no timers or pressure, choosing how to search and…
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+5.0
Undertale
Players have full control over their moral choices and actions, which deeply affect the story and game world.
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+4.0
VHOLUME
Players have freedom to choose their own routes, explore off-path areas, and decide their pace between speedrunning and…
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+4.0
Virtual Cottage 2
Players have extensive freedom to customize their environment, character, and session parameters, directing their own…
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+4.0
100 Dino Cats
Players freely explore the image to find cats with optional hints and zoom, allowing self-directed search.
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+5.0
ANIMAL WELL
Players have full freedom to explore, experiment, and solve puzzles without tutorials or handholding.
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+4.0
Antonball Deluxe
Players control characters directly with freedom to move, jump, and interact with balls and environment; multiple game…
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+4.0
Arctic Eggs
Players have direct control over pan movement and cooking actions, with freedom to experiment and approach challenges…
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+4.0
Arzette: The Jewel of Faramore
Players can explore multiple levels in a non-linear fashion, choose their own path, and sequence break with early item…
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+4.0
Ato
Players have freedom to explore the map, choose abilities, and develop combat movesets; multiple difficulty modes allow…
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+4.0
AudioSurf
Players choose their own music and select characters with unique abilities, allowing personal control over gameplay…
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+5.0
Blade and Sorcery
Players have full freedom to choose playstyle, weapons, magic, and mods, creating their own combat experience.
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