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Autonomy
Being in control of actions and decisions (e.g. freedom to play how you want)
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Players have meaningful choices in character selection, equipment, pathing, and resource management, allowing high control over their actions and strategies.
Explore play styles & combinations ↓+5 Autonomy affinity
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+4.0
Fireside Feelings
Players freely choose topics and how much to share, leading their own introspective responses without pressure or…
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+4.0
Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes
Players have full control over communication and decision-making in bomb defusal; no fixed routines dictate actions.
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+4.0
Red Zone
Players have significant control over helicopter piloting, weapon choice, and on-foot operative selection, requiring…
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+4.0
Deflector
Players choose their own path through biomes, select skills and upgrades, and decide risk/reward strategies during runs.
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+4.0
Miracle Snack Shop
Players have freedom to manage the snack shop, choose recipes, invest in fame, and make dating choices influencing…
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+4.0
Godhood
Players have significant control over developing their disciples, religion tenets, and strategies, but combat actions…
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+4.0
Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition
Players have significant control over Lara's actions, including exploration, puzzle-solving, stealth, combat style, and…
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+4.0
Analogue: A Hate Story
Players explore logs and interact with AIs at their own pace, making choices that affect story outcomes.
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+4.0
Mom Crush: Hidden Hotel Love Story
Players make confidence-driven choices that influence relationship paths and endings, reflecting control over decisions.
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+4.0
Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.6 Tsumihoroboshi
The game is a visual novel with a linear narrative but players have autonomy in interpreting the story and uncovering…
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+4.0
Shatter
Players have direct control over ball trajectory using unique 'suck' and 'blow' mechanics, allowing strategic…
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+4.0
Dupery: A Game of Solo Deduction
Players have control over deduction choices, ability usage, and note-taking, but randomness and preset roles limit full…
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+4.0
PRAGMATA
Players control Hugh and coordinate with Diana's hacking, requiring active decision-making and multitasking.
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+4.0
Six Days in Fallujah
Players must make tactical decisions and coordinate with teammates; gameplay is not scripted or on rails.
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+4.0
Enjoy the Diner
Players direct conversations and explore dialogue topics freely, with choices impacting story progression and endings.
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+4.0
Horse Racing Simulator
Players have significant control over training, racing strategies, breeding, and upgrades, with many choices…
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+4.0
Lock 'n Load Tactical Digital: Core Game
Players have control over tactical decisions and unit activations with impulse-based turns allowing flexible responses.
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+4.0
Eternal Threads
Players have freedom to explore the timeline non-linearly and choose how to influence events, with multiple branching…
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+4.0
Lucius Demake
Players have control over their actions and decisions, using supernatural powers and item manipulation to kill targets…
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+4.0
BE-A Walker
Players control each leg of the walker independently and choose weapons and upgrades, indicating high personal control…
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+4.0
14 Minesweeper Variants
Players have full control over their logical deductions and decisions; no guessing allowed in expert mode, emphasizing…
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+4.0
No Case Should Remain Unsolved
Players have significant control over how they piece together conversations and unlock clues, allowing for personal…
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+4.0
Conduct DELUXE!
Players have direct control over train stopping, starting, and track switching, allowing for personal decision-making…
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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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