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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.
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Review scores are shown out of 100
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+4.0
Coloring Book for Adults
Players freely choose what and how to color with extensive color palette customization and no fixed color assignments.
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+4.0
Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster
Players have freedom to explore the mall, choose how to approach combat and survivor rescue, and use various weapons…
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+4.0
Deleveled
Players have freedom to solve puzzles in multiple ways and choose their own approach to levels.
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+4.0
Destiny of Immortal
Players have significant freedom to choose builds, skills, and make story decisions affecting outcomes.
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+4.0
Desynced
Players have extensive control over programming behaviors and customizing units/buildings, enabling personal freedom in…
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+4.0
Fae Farm
Players have freedom to explore the world, choose activities, and customize characters and farms with many options…
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+4.0
Fishing: Barents Sea
Players have freedom to choose fishing methods, upgrade boats, hire crew, and explore the map at their own pace.
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+4.0
Forgotten Mines
Players have freedom to choose classes, gear, and tactical moves each turn, with many options for team composition and…
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+4.0
Henry Stickmin: Completing the Mission
Players freely choose from multiple branching storylines and decisions that shape the narrative and outcomes.
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+4.0
Hexguardian
Players have significant control over map building via tile placement and strategic decisions on tower/unit upgrades…
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+4.0
Kentucky Route Zero: PC Edition
Players have freedom to choose dialogue options shaping character attitudes and tone, though main plot is fixed…
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+4.0
Line War
Players have control over strategic decisions and drawing command lines, emphasizing personal freedom over unit…
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+4.0
Little Sim World
Players have freedom to direct their own actions, choose activities, and play at their own pace without strict time…
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+4.0
MEGATON MUSASHI W: WIRED
Players have extensive customization options for mechs, pilots, and skills, allowing personal control over builds and…
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+4.0
Metal Gear Solid
Players have significant control over stealth tactics, equipment choice, and approach to objectives, encouraging…
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+4.0
MicroWorks
Players have freedom to choose game speed, customize characters extensively via workshop, and create custom lobbies…
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+4.0
nail'd
Players can choose vehicle type, customize parts affecting performance, select character gender and clothing, and pick…
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+4.0
Net.Attack() - Code or Die!
Players have high control over their attack design via a visual programming node system, allowing freedom to create and…
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+4.0
Obduction
Players have freedom to explore non-linearly and solve puzzles in various orders, though the game subtly guides…
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+4.0
Paper Bride 6 Nightmare
Players actively explore environments, solve puzzles through observation and deduction, and make decisions on how to…
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+4.0
Pathless Woods
Players have extensive freedom in building, crafting, exploration, and managing their own base and companions.
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+4.0
Plutocracy
Players have control over strategic decisions such as company management, stock purchases, mergers, and political…
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+4.0
Pokémon Insurgence
Players have significant control over gameplay style, including character customization, choice of starter Pokémon…
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+4.0
Precipice
Players have freedom to choose actions each turn from multiple options like diplomacy, coups, invasions, espionage, and…
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