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Autonomy
Being in control of actions and decisions (e.g. freedom to play how you want)
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Recent releases
Newer releases, in the order selected for this motivation.
Explore play styles & combinations ↓+5 Autonomy affinity
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Tempest Rising
Players have control over army setup, unit composition, and tactical decisions in missions and multiplayer.
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+4.0
White Knuckle
Players have high control over climbing mechanics, route choices, item usage, and movement strategies, supporting…
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+4.0
Illusion Box
Players have freedom to manipulate and rotate objects in the environment, using unique mechanics like 'altering' and…
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+4.0
ZDSimulator
Players have extensive control over train operations, troubleshooting, and scenario management, requiring self-directed…
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+4.0
Yao-Guai Hunter
Players have freedom to choose characters, build decks with different strategies, and decide energy usage each turn…
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+4.0
Bionic Bay
Players have control over precise platforming, movement, and puzzle-solving with multiple unique abilities, allowing…
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+4.0
BodyRecords
Players have freedom to explore, solve puzzles, and make decisions in a largely open and minimally guided environment.
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+4.0
Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree
Players can freely choose classes, builds, and customize skill trees with respec options, allowing personal control…
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+4.0
Pax Augusta
Players have freedom to plan city layout, choose building placements, and manage resources with organic, modular…
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+4.0
Backrooms Cleanup Crew
Players have freedom to choose difficulty modes (peaceful, normal, hardcore), select levels, and customize characters…
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+4.0
Crush the Industry
Players freely choose characters, builds, and deck composition with multiple strategies and synergies, allowing…
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+4.0
Lab Rat
Players have freedom to solve puzzles in multiple ways, can skip puzzles, and explore mechanics at their own pace.
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+4.0
Wrap House Simulator🌯 Prologue
Players have freedom to manage their own wrap business, customize ingredients, and decide how to serve customers…
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+4.0
Lost For Swords
Players have significant control over deck building, movement, and strategic decisions including resource management…
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+4.0
Erenshor
Players have freedom to explore, choose quests, and control AI party members; no hand-holding or quest markers.
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+4.0
Viscerafest
Players have freedom to choose movement style, weapons, and save point placement, encouraging personal decision-making…
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+4.0
Forever Skies
Players have freedom to customize and build their airship, choose exploration paths, and manage survival elements with…
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+4.0
Stygian: Outer Gods
Players can customize character stats and choose different skills and play styles, enabling personal decision-making…
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+4.0
Lunacid - Tears of the Moon
Players have freedom to explore dungeons, choose weapons and spells, and decide their approach to combat, despite some…
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+4.0
Bureau of Contacts
Players have freedom to explore large maps, choose roles, and decide strategies for investigation and exorcism.
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+4.0
PLATiNA :: LAB
Players have freedom to choose between 4-key and 6-key modes, plus difficulty variations, and can select songs and…
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+4.0
Aviassembly
Players have freedom to design and build their own planes with various parts and strategies, experimenting with…
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+4.0
Blue Prince
Players freely draft rooms and make strategic decisions each run, managing resources and exploration paths.
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+4.0
The Talos Principle: Reawakened
Players have freedom to explore puzzles and solve them in various ways, with added QoL features enhancing control.
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