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Autonomy
Being in control of actions and decisions (e.g. freedom to play how you want)
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Games where autonomy stands out from the other motivations.
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DYNASTY WARRIORS: ORIGINS
Players control a single protagonist with freedom to choose weapons and tactics, but story progression and character…
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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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+4.0
Escape From Mystwood Mansion
Players freely explore rooms and solve puzzles at their own pace with no time limits or forced sequences.
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+4.0
Eye of the Temple
Players physically move and explore the environment with full control over their actions and decisions, no artificial…
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+4.0
Fight Crab
Players have direct control over each claw independently and can experiment with different weapons and strategies…
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+4.0
FLARE NUINUI QUEST
Players can choose among multiple characters and quests with distinct playstyles and freely select stages from the menu.
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+4.0
FRAMED Collection
Players have control over rearranging and rotating comic panels to direct the story outcome, allowing freedom in puzzle…
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+4.0
GRADIUS ORIGINS
Players can choose from multiple versions of each game, select difficulty modes including Easy and Invincible, use…
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+4.0
Grindstone
Players can freely choose equipment, items, and playstyle; multiple paths and strategies available for puzzle solving.
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+4.0
Guacamelee! Gold Edition
Players have freedom to explore, backtrack, and choose how to use abilities in combat and platforming
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+4.0
Harmony's Odyssey
Players freely manipulate puzzle pieces and choose difficulty; some experimentation with wands and puzzle solving.
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+4.0
High School Odyssey
Players can freely choose daily activities, character development paths, and relationship building, reflecting high…
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+4.0
Hot Lava
Players freely choose characters, abilities, and routes; multiple skills and movement styles encourage personal control…
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+4.0
Hue
Players freely choose colors to manipulate the environment and solve puzzles, allowing personal control over actions…
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+4.0
Knock Harder
Players have freedom to explore the house, investigate clues, and decide when to shoot themselves to wake up…
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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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+4.0
Lake of Creatures
Players can freely choose upgrades, experiment with builds, and adapt strategies during runs, showing high player…
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+4.0
LEGO® Jurassic World
Players have freedom to explore large open hub worlds, freely switch characters with unique abilities, and create…
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+4.0
Let's School
Players have significant control over school design, management decisions, and customization, allowing freedom in how…
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+4.0
Letter Quest: Grimm's Journey
Players freely choose words to attack, select upgrades, weapons, and characters, and decide their own strategies.
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+4.0
Lines X Free
Players freely draw lines connecting dots in any order and experiment with solutions, no forced routines.
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+5.0
Little Corners
Players have full freedom to decorate rooms as they wish with no pressure or fixed objectives.
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+4.0
Loco Motive
Players control multiple characters and make decisions on puzzle solving and dialogue, with freedom to explore and use…
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+4.0
Loop Hero
Players indirectly influence the hero's journey by placing cards and building the world, allowing strategic control…
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