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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
STAR WARS™: TIE Fighter Special Edition
Players have control over ship systems, energy management, weapon loadouts, and tactical decisions during missions.
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+4.0
SURV1V3
Players can freely explore large open maps, choose their own routes and strategies, and manage inventory and weapon…
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+4.0
Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition
Players can freely choose characters, customize skills, and experiment with combat combos and strategies.
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+4.0
TDS - Tower Defense Strategy
Players actively control their vessel, make strategic decisions on tower placement and resource management, and…
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+4.0
The Lord of the Rings Online™
Players have freedom to choose classes, races, quests, and play solo or in groups; exploration and roleplay are…
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+4.0
The Operational Art of War IV
Players have extensive control over strategic decisions, scenario creation, and operational planning, reflecting high…
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+4.0
The Slormancer
Players have extensive freedom to customize builds, respec anytime, and experiment with many skill and weapon…
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+4.0
Tomb of Tyrants
Players have freedom to choose floors, minions, and strategies; multiple build paths and customization options allow…
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+4.0
TrackMania² Canyon
Players have full control over their driving and can create and share their own tracks, showing high personal freedom…
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+4.0
Halo 2
Players have significant control over weapon loadouts, dual wielding choices, vehicle use, and tactical combat…
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+4.0
Across the Obelisk
Players have freedom to choose any 4 characters, build decks, equip items, and select paths with meaningful choices.
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+4.0
Age of Wonders III
Players have extensive freedom in customizing leaders, choosing races, classes, specializations, and strategies…
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+4.0
Age of Wonders: Planetfall
Players have extensive control over unit customization, hero builds, tech choices, and tactical combat decisions…
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+4.0
Aliens: Fireteam Elite
Players can customize classes, loadouts, weapons, and perks freely, and choose difficulty levels, allowing control over…
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+4.0
Arena of Valor
Players have freedom to choose roles, customize builds, and adapt playstyles within matches.
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+4.0
BloodLust Shadowhunter
Players can freely choose character breed, class, and develop skills and talents with multiple build options…
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+4.0
BMX Streets
Players have high control over their actions with complex trick inputs, bike customization, and open-world exploration.
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+4.0
Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare - Digital Pro Edition
Players have significant control over their actions and decisions, including choosing loadouts with the Pick 13 system…
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+4.0
Chess.com
Players have extensive control over game modes, time controls, opponents (human or bots), and learning paths, enabling…
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+4.0
Citywars Tower Defense
Players have control over character classes, tower placement, crafting, and resource management, allowing freedom in…
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+4.0
Cultist Simulator
Players have high freedom to experiment, choose goals, and direct their own actions without tutorials or handholding.
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+4.0
DESYNC
Players must figure out mechanics and weapon combos largely on their own, with minimal hand-holding, allowing freedom…
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+4.0
Dota 2
Players have freedom to choose heroes, strategies, and item builds, allowing personal decision-making and control.
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+4.0
Forge Quest
Players have freedom to customize characters, choose skills from multiple trees without class restrictions, and…
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