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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

Red Dead Online

2020 · 83/100

Players have freedom to create characters, choose roles, and decide their own playstyle in a vast open world.
+4.0

Redout 2

2022 · 83/100

Players have control over ship customization, boost management, and racing strategies, with options to adjust assists…
+4.0

Regular Human Basketball

2018 · 83/100

Players control their own actions inside the mech with multiple switches, enabling personal freedom and tactical…
+4.0

Relic Arena

2026 · 83/100

Players have freedom to experiment with relic combinations, swap roles and units freely, and choose leaders with unique…
+4.0

Return to Mysterious Island

2014 · 83/100

Players have considerable freedom to choose how to combine items and solve puzzles with multiple solutions.
+4.0

Reveal The Deep

2015 · 83/100

Players freely explore the shipwreck at their own pace, choosing how much to investigate and when to progress.
+4.0

RIDE 4

2020 · 83/100

Players have control over bike selection, tuning, and riding style with minimal forced routines, though career…
+4.0

Scavland

2026 · 83/100

Players have freedom to explore, choose quests, loot, and figure out mechanics on their own with minimal tutorial…
+4.0

Session: Skate Sim

2022 · 83/100

Players have extensive control over their actions and can customize controls and physics settings to their liking…
+4.0

Sprint Vector

2018 · 83/100

Players have freedom to choose movement techniques (running, jumping, flying, climbing) and use power-ups strategically.
+4.0

STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN

2023 · 83/100

Players can freely choose and switch between numerous jobs and customize builds extensively, allowing personal control…
+4.0

Summum Aeterna

2023 · 83/100

Players have significant control over run generation via seed selection and fusion, weapon choice, and meta progression…
+4.0

Swordbreaker The Game

2015 · 83/100

Players make meaningful choices that affect story progression and endings, reflecting high personal control over…
+4.0

The Guild II Renaissance

2010 · 83/100

Players have nearly 100% decision freedom, choosing professions, political paths, and play styles with many options.
+4.0

The Snowboard Game

2018 · 83/100

Players have high control over their actions and decisions, including complex trick execution and free riding…
+4.0

They Bleed Pixels

2012 · 83/100

Players can freely place checkpoints anywhere safe, allowing control over save points and pacing.
+4.0

Ultimate Tic-Tac-Toe

2015 · 83/100

Players have freedom to choose game modes, strategies, and moves within complex rules.
+4.0

Unbound: Worlds Apart

2021 · 83/100

Players have control over portal placement and character movement, enabling creative problem solving and personal…
+4.0

Wasteland 2: Director's Cut

2014 · 83/100

Players have extensive freedom to create characters, choose skills, and decide how to approach quests and combat, with…
+4.0

AdventureQuest 3D

2022 · 82/100

Players can freely choose and switch between multiple classes on one character and decide their own progression path.
+4.0

Aeon's End

2019 · 82/100

Players have significant control over deck building, card order, and strategic decisions, allowing for personal freedom…
+4.0

Airscape - The Fall of Gravity

2015 · 82/100

Players can choose different octopus characters with unique abilities and select levels freely on the space map…
+4.0

Apocalypse Express

2026 · 82/100

Players have freedom to customize train modules and choose upgrade paths, experiment with different builds and…
+4.0

Babble Royale

2021 · 82/100

Players have freedom to choose words, positioning, and powerups dynamically during matches.

Same motivation, different experiences

Your way to play

Explore different sides of autonomy, grouped by what players enjoy.

Play style 01 Players have freedom to explore vast open-world environments, choose party leaders, customize skills and equipment, and decide quest paths. 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 control over character selection, fighting styles, combos, and extensive customization options, allowing personal freedom in gameplay. 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.