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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 + Strategy
A strong dose of autonomy and strategy in the same game.
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+4.0
Spider Solitaire
Players have full control over moves and strategy; success depends on player decisions and timing, with no randomness…
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+4.0
The Guild II Renaissance
Players have nearly 100% decision freedom, choosing professions, political paths, and play styles with many options.
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+4.0
Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War
Players have freedom to choose factions, strategies, unit compositions, and tactical maneuvers; game rewards adaptation…
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+4.0
Wasteland 2: Director's Cut
Players have extensive freedom to create characters, choose skills, and decide how to approach quests and combat, with…
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+4.0
Annihilate The Spance
Players control base building, resource management, and unit production, but units act autonomously once produced with…
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+4.0
Calyx
Players have freedom to choose strategies, unit compositions, and play styles; multiple ways to play and win each level.
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+4.0
Constructor Plus
Players have granular control over building placement, tenant management, and strategic sabotage, allowing freedom in…
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+4.0
Eastside Hockey Manager
Players have extensive control over team management, tactics, scouting, and player development, allowing personal…
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+4.0
ENDLESS Space™ - Definitive Edition
Players have extensive freedom in empire building, ship design, research choices, and diplomatic strategies, allowing…
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+4.0
FINAL FANTASY® XI: Ultimate Collection Seekers Edition
Players have significant freedom to choose jobs, gear, and play solo or in groups; game does not hold hand and requires…
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+4.0
Heroes® of Might & Magic® III - HD Edition
Players have freedom to choose heroes, factions, and strategies in a turn-based strategy format.
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+4.0
Interloper
Players have freedom to plan and execute their own strategies quickly and independently in fast-paced matches.
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+4.0
Nitro Kid
Players have meaningful choices in deck building, character selection, and path progression, allowing control over…
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+4.0
No Plan B
Players have full control over planning entire missions beforehand with detailed timeline editing, emphasizing personal…
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+4.0
Phobies
Players have freedom to choose any units (Phobies) they own for each match and can plan many moves ahead with no…
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+4.0
Skewer Squad
Players have control over moving skewers and choosing food builds, allowing strategic decisions and active gameplay.
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+4.0
Variables 2
Players have high control over maze design, turret placement, and route setting, with freedom to customize strategies.
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+4.0
Wayward
Players have high control over actions, crafting, exploration, and survival strategies with multiple playstyles and…
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+4.0
Welcome to the Game II
Players have significant control over their actions, including exploration, hacking, and strategic item use, though…
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+4.0
Anno 1404 - History Edition
Players have freedom to build cities, manage trade routes, and choose play style (campaign, scenarios, endless mode)…
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+4.0
F1® Manager 2024
Players have significant control over team management, car design, strategy, and create-a-team customization, allowing…
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+4.0
Frozen Synapse
Players have full control over planning detailed squad actions and can simulate outcomes before committing.
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+4.0
Rebel Inc: Escalation
Players have significant control over decisions such as resource allocation, military deployment, and policy choices…
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+4.0
Yu-Gi-Oh! Legacy of the Duelist
Players can choose to use story decks or create and use their own decks, allowing personal freedom in deck building and…
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