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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.
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Salt
Players have freedom to explore vast procedurally generated world, choose their own path, craft and upgrade ships, and…
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+4.0
SELF
Players make meaningful choices affecting story branches and endings, with freedom to explore different narrative paths…
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+4.0
Shape of the World
Players freely explore the world at their own pace, choosing where to go and how to interact with the environment…
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+4.0
Shining Soul II
Players have significant control over character builds, skill allocation, and equipment customization, allowing…
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+4.0
SpyParty
Players have control over their actions as spy or sniper, employing deception, tactics, and decision-making rather than…
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+4.0
Star Shelter
Players have freedom to explore, scavenge, build, and make strategic decisions on resource management and survival.
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+4.0
Starsand Island
Players have freedom to choose professions, build and decorate extensively, and progress at their own pace without…
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+4.0
Supraball
Players have freedom to choose positions, use various advanced moves and tricks, and direct their own gameplay style.
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+4.0
The Bard's Tale IV: Director's Cut
Players can customize party composition, skill trees, and playstyle; multiple ways to approach combat and puzzles with…
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+4.0
Tumblestone
Players have control over their moves and strategies, especially in multiplayer and arcade modes, requiring planning…
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+4.0
Twilight Monk
Players freely explore multiple dungeons and an overworld map with ability gating and optional combat encounters; some…
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+4.0
Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate - Daemonhunters
Players have freedom in tactical decisions, squad customization, and strategic map choices, encouraging personal…
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+4.0
WASTED
Players choose their own actions, manage inventory, and decide risk vs reward in dungeon runs; some forced pacing but…
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+4.0
Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord
Players have freedom to create and customize characters, choose quality of life options, and decide how to approach the…
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+4.0
Wretch: Divine Ascent
Players have significant control over their build composition, item placement, and strategy development, allowing…
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+4.0
Zero Hour
Players have freedom in weapon choice, tactics, and planning; no meta loadouts and multiple approaches to missions.
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+4.0
Yakuza
Players have freedom to explore detailed urban environments, choose combat styles, engage in side quests and minigames…
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+4.0
Aces Wild: Manic Brawling Action!
Players can choose from three distinct characters with unique combat styles and freely select stages and difficulty…
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+4.0
Aka
Players can explore multiple islands, choose their own pace, and decide which quests or activities to pursue without…
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+4.0
Ashen Empires
Players have freedom to choose builds, skills, and playstyles with no class restrictions and open-ended character…
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+4.0
Baten Kaitos I & II HD Remaster
Players act as a guardian spirit influencing events and decisions, with freedom to build and customize card decks and…
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+4.0
Card Survival: Fantasy Forest
Players have freedom to choose character traits, play at their own pace, and experiment with survival strategies.
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+4.0
FINAL FANTASY VIII - REMASTERED
Players have significant control over character progression through the unique Junction system and card game mechanics…
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+4.0
Final Upgrade
Players have freedom to design custom ships and stations, choose difficulty settings, and decide how to manage…
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