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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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Review scores are shown out of 100
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+5.0
Poly Bridge
Players have full freedom to design bridges creatively within budget and material constraints, with sandbox and level…
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+5.0
Tibia
The game emphasizes player freedom and self-direction with minimal hand-holding or guided objectives.
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+5.0
TUNIC
Players have full freedom to explore, discover secrets, and decipher the game manual on their own without handholding…
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+5.0
Choice of Robots
Players have full control over their character's decisions and robot design, shaping the story and outcomes.
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+5.0
HITMAN World of Assassination
Players have extensive freedom to choose how to approach missions, experiment with different tactics, and solve…
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+5.0
SeaBed
The game is a kinetic novel with no player choices, but players autonomously interpret the story and piece together the…
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+5.0
Sprocket
Players have full control over tank design, from dimensions to internal components, allowing complete freedom in…
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+5.0
Stellaris
Players have extensive freedom to customize empires, species, playstyles, and make strategic decisions shaping their…
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+5.0
Lucid Blocks
Players have full freedom to explore, experiment with crafting, and set their own goals without hand-holding or…
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+5.0
Mount & Blade
The game offers full player freedom to choose actions, paths, and decisions without a fixed storyline or restrictions.
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+5.0
No Man's Sky
Players have vast freedom to explore, build, trade, and set their own goals in a procedurally generated universe.
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+5.0
Ancient Warfare 3
Players have extensive freedom to create maps, units, scenarios, and control gameplay elements, embodying high personal…
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+5.0
Thief II: The Metal Age
Players have great freedom to choose their approach, explore multiple paths, and use various tools creatively.
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+5.0
Afterbeat (Project Arrhythmia)
Strong player control over level creation and choice; extensive level editor and community content enable personal…
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+5.0
Levelhead
Players have full control over their actions, decisions, and level creation with a powerful editor and freedom to play…
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+5.0
Anyland
Players have full control over creating their own worlds, avatars, and objects with extensive freedom.
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+5.0
Avorion
Players have full freedom to build and customize ships and stations, choose playstyle, and direct fleets and empires.
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+5.0
Quest Master
Players have full control over creating their own dungeons with extensive customization and logic options, enabling…
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+5.0
Pillars of Eternity
Players have extensive freedom in character creation, party composition, and decision making that affects story and…
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+5.0
Demon Tides
Players have extensive freedom to customize movesets and tackle platforming challenges in multiple ways, with…
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+5.0
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six® 3 Gold
Players have full control over squad composition, loadouts, and detailed mission planning, allowing personal freedom in…
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+5.0
System Shock
Players have full control over exploration, puzzle solving, and combat decisions without hand-holding or quest markers.
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+5.0
My Card Is Better Than Your Card!
Players have total freedom to customize cards by adding, removing, and rearranging stickers, allowing full control over…
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+5.0
Primordialis
Players have complete freedom to design and customize their creatures with a wide variety of cells and playstyles…
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