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Autonomy

Being in control of actions and decisions (e.g. freedom to play how you want)

+4 to +5 affinity

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Focused on autonomy

Games where autonomy stands out from the other motivations.

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+5 Autonomy affinity
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+4.0

The Longest Game Ever 2

2019

Players have significant control over their actions and decisions, encouraged to experiment and find their own…
+4.0

The Witcher IV

Players have significant control over Ciri's actions, combat style, and narrative choices, emphasizing player agency…
+4.0

Venge.io

2020

Players freely choose heroes, weapons, and abilities, allowing personal control over playstyle and tactical decisions.
+4.0

Warbl

2022

Users have control over their actions such as customizing voice profiles and editing AI-generated replies; WARBL MIDI…
+4.0

Warframe: The Shadowgrapher

2026

Players have significant control over their actions, including ability customization via the Shadowgraph sketchbook and…
+4.0

Word Bomb

Players freely choose words containing given letter prompts under time pressure, allowing personal decision-making and…
+4.0

Worlds.com

1996

Players can create their own worlds and customize avatars extensively, indicating high personal freedom and control.
+4.0

Yandere no Sutoka

2020

Players have freedom to explore the school, choose hiding spots, and decide how to evade the antagonist using stealth…
+4.0

Zoids: Legacy

2003

Players have extensive freedom to customize Zoids, choose team composition, and experiment with strategies.
+4.0

Zurviv.io

Players have freedom to choose skins, cosmetics, and game modes including a unique GAMERIO mode, indicating control…

Same motivation, different experiences

Your way to play

Explore different sides of autonomy, grouped by what players enjoy.

Play style 01 Players have freedom to explore vast open-world environments, choose party leaders, customize skills and equipment, and decide quest paths. Play style 02 Players have meaningful choices in character selection, equipment, pathing, and resource management, allowing high control over their actions and strategies. Play style 03 Players have control over character selection, fighting styles, combos, and extensive customization options, allowing personal freedom in gameplay. Play style 04 Players have freedom to choose how to move, solve puzzles, and explore with multiple approaches to tasks. Play style 05 Players have significant control over strategic decisions, resource allocation, unit movements, and tactical planning, requiring personal freedom and decision-making. Play style 06 Players have freedom to choose playstyle, builds, and approach to combat and exploration.

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A little more you

Mix in another motivation, or find an experience with less of something else.

Autonomy + Experimenting A strong dose of autonomy and experimenting in the same game. Autonomy + Growth A strong dose of autonomy and growth in the same game. Autonomy + Strategy A strong dose of autonomy and strategy in the same game.