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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
Grapple Dogs: Cosmic Canines
Players control two distinct characters with unique mechanics and can choose different paths and strategies within…
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+4.0
Hexologic
Players freely decide how to place dots in hexes and solve puzzles with logical deduction, with no forced routines.
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+5.0
Hoop Land
Players have extensive control over actions and decisions, including creating players, managing teams, leagues, and…
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+4.0
I Expect You To Die 2: The Spy and the Liar
Players have freedom to experiment with puzzles and multiple solutions, indicating control over actions.
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+5.0
Impossible Creatures Steam Edition
Players have full freedom to create their own unique units by combining animal parts, allowing highly personalized…
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+4.0
Just Crow Things
Players have freedom to explore levels, choose how to complete objectives, and use various items creatively.
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+4.0
Keep Her Safe
Players have freedom to explore, build base defenses, recruit mercenaries, and choose strategies for survival and…
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+5.0
Kenshi
Players have full freedom to choose actions, build bases anywhere, recruit and manage characters, and pursue any…
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+5.0
Kerbal Space Program
Players have full freedom to design rockets, choose missions, and explore at their own pace without fixed paths.
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+4.0
Kitty Powers' Matchmaker
Players direct matchmaking decisions, choose venues, customize clients, and guide dates with significant freedom.
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+4.0
KuloNiku: Bowl Up!
Players have freedom to choose cooking style, customize restaurant, and decide how to spend off-days; cozy mode allows…
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+4.0
Life Goes On: Done to Death
Players have freedom to solve puzzles in multiple ways and choose how to sacrifice knights strategically.
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+4.0
Linelight
Players freely control a line moving along paths, solving puzzles with emergent mechanics and no direct instructions.
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+4.0
Looking for Aliens
Players freely explore large interactive scenes with many clickable objects and can choose their own search strategies.
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+4.0
Lost Wiki: Kozlovka
Players freely explore wiki pages and decide which links to follow and how to interpret clues, with minimal guidance.
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+4.0
LYNE
Players have freedom to choose how to connect points and solve puzzles with multiple possible solutions.
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+5.0
Master of Orion 2
Players have extensive control over empire management, race customization, ship design, research choices, and tactical…
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+4.0
Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection
Players have extensive control over gameplay experience through numerous quality-of-life options, customization of…
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+4.0
MineMogul
Players have freedom to design and optimize their factory layouts within spatial constraints, with no forced routines.
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+5.0
Mosa Lina
Players have full freedom to experiment with random tools and solve puzzles in their own way without fixed solutions or…
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+4.0
No Case Should Remain Unsolved
Players have significant control over how they piece together conversations and unlock clues, allowing for personal…
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+5.0
Nova Drift
Players have extensive freedom to customize ships, choose upgrades, and experiment with builds, reflecting high…
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+4.0
One Dreamer: Prologue
Players can modify game code to change the environment and solve puzzles, indicating high control over actions and…
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+4.0
Orcs Must Die!
Players have freedom to choose traps, weapons, and playstyle (active combat or trap reliance), and can experiment with…
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