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Autonomy
Being in control of actions and decisions (e.g. freedom to play how you want)
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Autonomy + Experimenting
A strong dose of autonomy and experimenting in the same game.
Explore play styles & combinations ↓+5 Autonomy affinity
Review scores are shown out of 100
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+5.0
ELDEN RING
Players have vast freedom to explore the open world, choose their own path, and decide how and when to engage bosses or…
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+5.0
Unturned
Players have full freedom to choose playstyle, servers, build bases, craft, and explore at their own pace.
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+5.0
Our Life: Beginnings & Always
Players have extensive control over character identity, appearance, personality, and relationship choices, shaping…
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+5.0
Tiny Glade
Players have full freedom to build and design their own creations without preset goals or constraints.
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+5.0
Tabletop Simulator
Players have full freedom to create, modify, and play any tabletop game they want, with no enforced rules or…
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+5.0
VTOL VR
Players have full control over cockpit interactions, flight procedures, and mission planning, emphasizing personal…
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+5.0
My Summer Car
Players have full control over assembling the car from scratch, managing survival needs, and making their own decisions…
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+5.0
Disco Elysium - The Final Cut
Players have extensive freedom to shape their character's personality, ideology, and choices, with multiple roleplay…
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+5.0
Townscaper
Players have full freedom to build and design towns without constraints or objectives.
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+5.0
Grand Theft Auto V Legacy
Players have extensive freedom to choose actions, explore open world, and switch between three protagonists with unique…
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+5.0
KovaaK's
Players have full control over their training routines, scenarios, and customization, allowing self-directed practice.
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+5.0
Crusader Kings II
Players have full control over their dynasty's actions, decisions, and strategies in a sandbox environment.
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+5.0
Google Earth VR
Players have full freedom to explore any location on Earth at their own pace and direction, with no fixed routines.
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+5.0
OpenTTD
Players have full freedom to build and manage their transport empire, customize settings, and choose playstyle.
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+5.0
SpaceEngine
Players have complete freedom to explore any celestial body or region in the universe at their own pace and direction.
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+5.0
Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead
Players have full control over their actions, decisions, and mission planning; extensive mission editor and sandbox…
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+5.0
Planet Zoo
Players have extensive freedom to build and customize zoos, habitats, and decorations with powerful, non-gridlocked…
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+5.0
Derail Valley
Players have full control over their actions and decisions, including choosing jobs, planning routes, manually…
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+5.0
Just Cause 2
Players have complete freedom to explore the huge open world, choose how to approach missions, and use the grappling…
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+5.0
Planet Coaster
Players have extensive freedom to design and build parks, coasters, and scenery with no preset limits, enabling full…
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+5.0
Echo Point Nova
Players have extensive freedom to choose their movement style, combat approach, and exploration path in an open world…
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+5.0
Yume Nikki
Players have full freedom to explore the dream worlds at their own pace with no imposed direction or objectives.
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+5.0
Sid Meier's Pirates!
Players have full freedom to choose their own path, actions, and goals in an open-world sandbox.
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+5.0
7 Days to Die
Players have full freedom to explore, build, craft, and choose their own survival strategies in an open sandbox world.
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Explore different sides of autonomy, grouped by what players enjoy.
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A little more you
Mix in another motivation, or find an experience with less of something else.