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Autonomy
Being in control of actions and decisions (e.g. freedom to play how you want)
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Players have freedom to choose how to move, solve puzzles, and explore with multiple approaches to tasks.
Explore play styles & combinations ↓+5 Autonomy affinity
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+4.0
Constance
Players have freedom to explore areas in nonlinear order and choose their own progression path with ability gating and…
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+4.0
Locked In Mind
Players can freely choose which level to play and solve puzzles at their own pace without time pressure.
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+4.0
Hypogea
Players have freedom to explore large environments at their own pace with minimal handholding and no artificial…
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+4.0
Proverbs
Players freely choose which puzzle section to solve next in any order, supporting personal control and pacing.
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+4.0
Quern - Undying Thoughts
Players have freedom to explore the island and solve puzzles at their own pace with minimal hand-holding.
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+4.0
Lethe - Episode One
Players explore freely in first-person, solve puzzles, and use telekinesis to interact with environment, indicating…
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+4.0
Word Game: Episode 0
Players have freedom to manipulate text and change game reality by editing words and letters, enabling creative problem…
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+4.0
Camera Obscura
Players have freedom to solve puzzles in multiple ways and create their own levels with the editor, encouraging…
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+4.0
Logiart Grimoire
Players freely choose puzzles to solve and control assistance levels; fusion mechanic adds player-driven puzzle…
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+4.0
Wizordum
Players have freedom to explore large, intricate levels with many secrets and multiple weapons/spells, though some…
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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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+4.0
Hello Neighbor Alpha 4
Players have freedom to explore the large house, solve puzzles creatively, and experiment with different approaches to…
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+4.0
Steel Assault
Players have freedom to choose difficulty, use various moves like whip, zipline in multiple directions, and customize…
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+4.0
Still Life
Players control two characters independently, investigating and solving puzzles with freedom in exploration and…
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+4.0
Chess.com
Players have extensive control over game modes, time controls, opponents (human or bots), and learning paths, enabling…
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+4.0
Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective
Players control a ghost who can possess and manipulate objects freely to solve puzzles and influence events, allowing…
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+4.0
Antichamber
Players have freedom to explore the non-linear open labyrinth and choose their own path and puzzle order.
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+4.0
The Zachtronics Solitaire Collection
Players have full control over their moves and decisions in each solitaire variant, with no forced routines or scripted…
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+4.0
Semblance
Players have freedom to deform terrain and solve puzzles in multiple ways, though puzzle solutions are mostly fixed.
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+4.0
Serious Sam 3 VR: BFE
Players have extensive control over movement options, graphics, and gameplay style, including full locomotion and…
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+4.0
Solar Flux
Players have full control over their ship's movement and decisions on how to approach each puzzle, requiring personal…
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+4.0
Database Detective: Minor Crimes Division
Players have significant control over how they approach puzzles and investigations, with freedom to craft their own SQL…
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+4.0
Red Faction
Players have freedom to choose multiple ways to reach objectives, including blowing holes in walls or floors to create…
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+4.0
Please, Touch The Artwork
Players freely choose which gallery and puzzles to play and can experiment with puzzle solutions without penalty or…
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