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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 + Growth
A strong dose of autonomy and growth in the same game.
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SuchArt: Genius Artist Simulator
Players have full freedom to create any art they want, choose tools, and decide how to paint without imposed…
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+5.0
Cosmoteer: Starship Architect & Commander
Players have extensive freedom to design and customize ships, control fleets, and make strategic decisions, reflecting…
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+5.0
Trailmakers
Players have full freedom to build and customize vehicles with a wide range of parts and mechanics, enabling personal…
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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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+5.0
BONEWORKS
Players have full freedom to interact with the environment, choose how to solve puzzles, and approach combat creatively…
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+5.0
Dishonored 2
Players have extensive freedom to choose characters, powers, play styles, and approaches to missions, enabling personal…
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+5.0
Divinity: Original Sin (Classic)
Players have high freedom to explore, make choices, and solve quests in multiple ways without handholding or quest…
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+5.0
Prey
Players have extensive freedom to choose how to approach objectives, explore, and develop character builds with…
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+5.0
The Legend of Zelda
The game strongly emphasizes player freedom and exploration without hand-holding or linear guidance.
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+5.0
Men of War: Assault Squad 2
Players have full control over individual units including manual aiming, inventory management, and direct control of…
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+5.0
SimplePlanes
Players have full freedom to design and build their own vehicles from scratch, with no fixed paths or routines.
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+5.0
Space Engineers
Players have full freedom to design, build, and control their own ships, bases, and strategies in an open sandbox…
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+5.0
Heat Signature
Players have extensive freedom to choose their approach, tools, and tactics in missions, including creative problem…
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+5.0
RollerCoaster Tycoon® 3: Platinum
Players have full control over park design, ride building, pricing, and guest management, allowing personal freedom and…
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+5.0
The Escapists 2
Players have freedom to choose their own escape strategies and actions, including crafting, planning, and multiple…
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+5.0
Roadwarden
Players have full control over their choices, character background, and playstyle, with meaningful consequences and…
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+5.0
Rooftops & Alleys: The Parkour Game
Players have full control over their movements and decisions with no automation or on-rails mechanics, emphasizing…
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+5.0
Fable - The Lost Chapters
Players have extensive freedom to shape their character's morality, appearance, and actions, with many choices…
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+5.0
Deadeye Deepfake Simulacrum
Players have extensive freedom to choose playstyles, abilities, and approaches to missions, including hacking, combat…
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+5.0
Mosa Lina
Players have full freedom to experiment with random tools and solve puzzles in their own way without fixed solutions or…
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+5.0
Reassembly
Players have full control over ship design and fleet composition, deciding their own strategies and playstyles.
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+5.0
The Adventures of Sir Kicksalot
Players have freedom to choose playstyle (melee, stealth, magic) and solve encounters in multiple ways with sandbox…
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+5.0
Master of Orion 2
Players have extensive control over empire management, race customization, ship design, research choices, and tactical…
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+5.0
Impossible Creatures Steam Edition
Players have full freedom to create their own unique units by combining animal parts, allowing highly personalized…
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