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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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+4.0
One Finger Death Punch
Players have full control over timing and choice of attacks with only two buttons, allowing personal skill expression…
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+4.0
Pizza Tower
Players have freedom to explore levels at their own pace and choose how to approach challenges, with options for…
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+4.0
Shelldiver
Players actively control dives, choose upgrades, and decide exploration paths, allowing personal freedom in gameplay…
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+4.0
Stacklands
Players have significant control over card placement, resource management, and strategy, with freedom to experiment and…
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+4.0
The Planet Crafter
Players have freedom to explore, build, and progress at their own pace with self-set goals and sandbox style base…
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+4.0
Pokémon Blue Version
Players have freedom to explore the world, choose their team, and make strategic decisions in battles and team-building.
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+4.0
Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow
Players have significant control over combat style and exploration through the Tactical Soul system and equipment…
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+4.0
Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater
Players have significant control over stealth approach, camo selection, and combat style, with options for both stealth…
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+4.0
World of Warcraft
Players have significant freedom in choosing quests, zones, character classes, and playstyles, including solo and group…
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+4.0
Chants of Sennaar
Players freely explore the tower, decipher languages at their own pace, and solve puzzles with multiple approaches…
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+4.0
Cube Escape Collection
Players have control over their actions and decisions in solving puzzles and exploring rooms with minimal guidance…
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+4.0
Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition
Players have freedom to explore the map non-linearly, choose save points strategically, and use various abilities to…
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+4.0
Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun
Players have freedom to plan and execute their own strategies, choose characters and tactics, and solve missions in…
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+4.0
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition (2009)
Players have extensive freedom to create characters, choose playstyles, and explore the open world with minimal…
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+4.0
The Walking Dead: Season Two
Players make meaningful choices affecting story and character development, controlling Clementine's actions and…
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+4.0
Timberborn
Players have significant control over city planning, water management, and terraforming, allowing personal freedom in…
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+4.0
Abiotic Factor
Players have significant freedom to choose playstyle, character roles, and approach to exploration and survival.
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+4.0
IRON NEST: Heavy Turret Simulator
Players have full control over complex mechanical operations, calculations, and tactical decisions without handholding.
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+4.0
Neon White
Players have freedom to choose routes, use cards for movement or combat, and optimize their own strategies for…
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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
STEINS;GATE
Players make key story decisions through phone interactions, choosing when and how to respond to calls and messages…
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+4.0
The Room 4: Old Sins
Players freely explore and interact with puzzles and objects in a non-linear manner, choosing their own approach to…
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+4.0
Trombone Champ
Players have control over their trombone slide position and timing, allowing personal expression and mastery.
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+4.0
Your Only Move Is HUSTLE
Players make strategic decisions each turn with many possible moves and mindgames, emphasizing personal control over…
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