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Autonomy
Being in control of actions and decisions (e.g. freedom to play how you want)
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Top picks
Popular, well-rated games with a strong autonomy score.
Explore play styles & combinations ↓+5 Autonomy affinity
Review scores are shown out of 100
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+4.0
Nuclear Throne
Players have freedom to choose characters, weapons, and mutations, allowing personal playstyle and build customization.
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+4.0
Orbt XL
Players control the orbit radius of their planet freely with a single button, allowing personal timing and…
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+4.0
Peggle™ Nights
Players freely aim shots and choose characters with unique powers, allowing personal control over gameplay decisions.
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+4.0
Poco
Players freely explore the world, solve puzzles, and make choices affecting endings, showing control over actions.
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+4.0
Purrgatory
Players have freedom to explore the world, choose dialogue options, customize pronouns, and influence character arcs…
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+4.0
TCG Card Shop Simulator: Prologue
Players have control over pricing, store layout, and business decisions, indicating high autonomy.
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+4.0
Touhou Luna Nights
Players have control over combat style, time manipulation usage, and exploration order within a Metroidvania framework.
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+4.0
Tower Wizard
Players can freely assign spirits to buildings and choose upgrade paths, with some strategic decisions on resource…
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+4.0
Travellin Cats in Jingle Jam
Players freely explore the scene to find cats with optional use of hints and timer mode for self-directed challenge.
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+4.0
UNBEATABLE [white label]
Players can choose difficulty levels, customize some settings like latency and input mapping, and explore story…
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+4.0
White Knuckle
Players have high control over climbing mechanics, route choices, item usage, and movement strategies, supporting…
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+4.0
Zuma Deluxe
Players freely aim and shoot marbles, deciding their own shots and strategies.
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+4.0
Crash Team Racing
Players have control over character choice, racing style, and skillful execution of power slides and boosts, allowing…
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+4.0
Diablo
Players have extensive control over character customization, build crafting, and skill respec, allowing freedom in…
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+4.0
13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim
Players have significant control over the order in which they explore narrative threads and choose when to engage in…
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+4.0
ASTRONEER
Players have high freedom to explore, build, and create their own goals without strict linear constraints.
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+4.0
Days Gone
Open world gameplay with player freedom to explore, choose missions, and customize bike and combat approach.
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+4.0
Farming Simulator 22
Players have extensive freedom to manage farms, choose equipment, customize gameplay, and decide play style including…
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+4.0
PAYDAY™ The Heist
Players have freedom to choose different approaches, tactics, and loadouts for heists, encouraging experimentation and…
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+4.0
Splitgate
Players have high control over their actions, including aiming, movement, and portal placement, which requires personal…
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+4.0
XCOM: Enemy Unknown
Players have significant control over strategic decisions, soldier customization, and tactical combat maneuvers…
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+4.0
100 hidden frogs
Players freely explore the large illustrated scene at their own pace to find frogs, with no forced routines.
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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
Aviassembly
Players have freedom to design and build their own planes with various parts and strategies, experimenting with…
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