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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.
Explore play styles & combinations ↓+5 Autonomy affinity
Review scores are shown out of 100
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+4.0
Noctuary
Players have control over dialogue choices, character switching in combat, and build customization via Blessing…
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+4.0
Nothing Together
Players freely choose to do nothing or engage minimally; no forced routines or preset actions.
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+4.0
OLDTV
Players freely decide when and how to react with left or right clicks, with some later twists adding complexity but…
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+4.0
One Way Heroics
Players freely choose classes, perks, difficulty, and playstyle; many decisions impact gameplay and progression.
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+4.0
Ori and the Blind Forest
Players have freedom to explore a large interconnected world with ability-based progression and manual save points…
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+4.0
Out Of Hands
Players have freedom to build and customize decks, choose strategies, and adapt playstyle to encounters.
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+4.0
Paper Beast
Players have freedom to explore, experiment with ecosystem and solve puzzles in their own way; sandbox mode allows…
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+4.0
Parkitect
Players have freedom to design parks, build rides, customize scenery, and manage logistics with flexible tools and mod…
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+4.0
PEAK
Players have freedom to choose paths, manage stamina, use items creatively, and coordinate with friends.
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+4.0
Persona 5
Players have significant control over daily activities, time management, and strategic choices in combat and social…
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+4.0
Phasmophobia
Players have freedom to choose equipment, strategies, and roles during investigations, allowing personal…
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+4.0
Pih
Players have freedom to choose strategies, use various mechanics like shooting, grappling, and timing shots; gameplay…
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+4.0
Pistol Whip
Players can choose difficulty, modifiers, weapons, and play style freely, directing their own experience.
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+4.0
Q-UP
Players have significant control over their builds, skill tree layouts, and item choices, allowing personal strategy…
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+4.0
QT
Players freely explore three different areas at their own pace with no forced objectives, emphasizing personal choice…
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+4.0
Queen's Domain
Players have freedom to explore, discover secrets, and choose their own path without handholding or explicit guidance.
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+4.0
Rain World
Players have freedom to explore the open world non-linearly and make their own decisions without explicit guidance.
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+4.0
Resident Evil 4 (2005)
Players have control over weapon upgrades, inventory management, and tactical combat decisions, allowing personal…
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+4.0
Reus 2
Players have control over placing biotica and terraforming, choosing giants and strategies freely without time pressure.
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+4.0
RIG Riot
Players have extensive freedom to customize their mech builds and choose playstyles, with many parts and weapons…
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+4.0
Rising Star 2
Players have freedom to customize band members, songs, appearances, and make strategic decisions about gigs and…
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+4.0
Risk of Rain 2
Players have freedom to choose characters, customize builds with items, and explore different playstyles and strategies.
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+4.0
Rogue Monster Rush
Players have significant control over tile placement, monster selection, and upgrade choices during runs, allowing…
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+4.0
Roots of Pacha
Players have freedom to explore, choose activities, and progress at their own pace with multiple gameplay options and…
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