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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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+4.0
Caravan SandWitch
Players have freedom to explore the open world at their own pace with no combat or pressure, choosing where and when to…
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+4.0
Deathstate: Abyssal Edition
Players control character movement and ability usage freely, but shooting is automatic and aimed by the game, allowing…
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+4.0
Desk Garden
Players have freedom to arrange garden tiles and plants as they like, customize layout, and choose music and sound…
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+4.0
Diplomacy is Not an Option
Players have freedom to build, manage resources, and direct armies with pause and hotkeys, allowing control over…
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+4.0
Dying Light: The Beast
Players have freedom to explore, choose combat styles, and use Beast Mode; some routines in missions but overall…
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+4.0
Edna & Harvey: The Breakout
Players have freedom to explore locations in any order and try many interactions; gameplay encourages experimentation…
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+4.0
Eschalon: Book I
Players have freedom to explore the open world, choose character builds, and solve quests in multiple ways without…
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+4.0
Everlasting Flowers - Where there is a will, there is a way
The game is a linear visual novel without player choices, but players have full control over pacing and reading…
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+4.0
Guild Saga: Vanished Worlds
Players have extensive freedom in character creation, skill customization, and tactical combat decisions, allowing…
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+4.0
Hand Simulator: Survival
Players have freedom to experiment with hand controls and survival strategies, no strict routines enforced.
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+4.0
HEART of CROWN Online
Players have freedom to build and modify their decks, choose which princess to support, and decide strategic timing for…
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+4.0
Here Comes The Swarm
Players have freedom to choose playstyle, deity, build orders, and customize loadouts each run, enabling personal…
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+4.0
Hexen: Beyond Heretic
Players choose among three distinct classes with unique weapons and playstyles, and navigate complex hub-based levels…
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+4.0
ICBM: Escalation
Players have extensive control over strategic decisions including research, production, deployment, alliances, and…
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+4.0
INCISION
Players have freedom to explore large, maze-like levels with multiple paths and secrets, and can choose weapons and…
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+4.0
Inkulinati
Players have freedom to choose characters, beasts, talents, and strategies; tactical decisions and positioning are key.
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+4.0
Iron Brigade
Players customize their mech loadouts, weapons, turrets, and skills freely to suit different strategies and missions.
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+4.0
Jigsaw Puzzles Infinite
Players have high control over puzzle selection, piece arrangement, and can import their own images, allowing personal…
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+4.0
LEGO® Marvel Super Heroes 2
Players can choose levels in any order and freely explore a large open world with multiple hubs, indicating high player…
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+4.0
Leviaclaw
Players have extreme versatility in job and build customization, allowing personal strategies and countering enemies.
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+4.0
Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater
Players have significant control over stealth approach, camo selection, and combat style, with options for both stealth…
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+4.0
MMORPG Tycoon 2
Players have high control over designing classes, monsters, quests, zones, and game mechanics, enabling personal…
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+4.0
Murder Miners
Players have freedom to choose weapons, game modes, create and customize maps, and customize characters, indicating…
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+4.0
Nevergrind Online
Players have freedom to choose race, class, talents, and build their own playstyle; party leader controls dungeon…
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