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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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Review scores are shown out of 100
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+4.0
The Binding of Isaac
Players have high control over their actions and decisions, choosing characters, items, and strategies in procedurally…
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+4.0
The Conquest of Go
Players have freedom to choose AI difficulty, board sizes, game modes, and use resources to influence gameplay…
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+4.0
The Consuming Shadow
Players choose their own routes, make decisions in random events, and select character skills and upgrades, showing…
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+4.0
The Dishwasher: Vampire Smile
Players can choose between two characters with distinct weapons and playstyles, and can switch weapons mid-combo…
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+4.0
The Dream Globe
Players can choose when and how much to interact, but the game mostly runs automatically with optional manual inputs.
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+4.0
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition (2009)
Players have extensive freedom to create characters, choose playstyles, and explore the open world with minimal…
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+4.0
THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 UNLIMITED MATCH
Players can freely choose from a huge roster of 66 characters with multiple versions and playstyles, allowing personal…
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+4.0
The Local
Players have freedom to choose different movement styles, routes, and game modes including free roam and mission-based…
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+4.0
The Political Process
Players have extensive freedom to choose their political path, offices, policies, and strategies, reflecting high…
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+4.0
The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition
Players freely explore islands, interact with objects and NPCs, and solve puzzles at their own pace without time…
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+4.0
The Thrill of the Fight - VR Boxing
Players have full control over their actions, choosing punches, defense, and movement freely without scripted routines.
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+4.0
TowerFall Ascension
Players have freedom to choose characters, game modes, modifiers, and strategies in fast-paced combat.
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+4.0
Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter
Players have freedom to choose combat style (turn-based, real-time, or hybrid) and customize party builds and…
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+4.0
Tree Simulator 2023
Players have extensive freedom to customize their tree, control weather, move around, and choose playstyle.
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+4.0
Two Point Museum
Players have significant freedom to design museum layouts, customize exhibits, and choose expedition strategies…
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+4.0
UFO 50
Players freely choose from 50 distinct games with varied mechanics and playstyles, encouraging self-directed…
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+4.0
Vertigo 2
Players have freedom to choose weapons, paths, and make story decisions with multiple endings and New Game+ options.
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+4.0
Wandering Sword
Players have freedom to explore a large open world, choose weapon types, cultivation methods, and make decisions…
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+4.0
Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2
Players can choose between two distinct characters with unique abilities and weapons, and select different mission…
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+4.0
Warhammer® 40,000: Dawn of War® - Soulstorm
Players have freedom to choose factions, strategies, and customize armies; campaign allows multiple approaches and…
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+4.0
Wildermyth
Players have significant control over character creation, story choices, and tactical combat decisions, allowing…
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+4.0
Winds of Change
Players make meaningful choices affecting story, relationships, and outcomes, with freedom to explore locations and…
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+4.0
Worldless
Players have freedom to explore, choose combat strategies, and decide how to approach fights and exploration.
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+4.0
4D Minesweeper
Players have full control over game settings, board size, dimensions, and modes, allowing self-directed play and…
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