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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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Review scores are shown out of 100
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+4.0
Every Day We Fight
Players have control over tactical decisions, aiming, and movement, with some freedom in exploration and skill builds.
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+4.0
Gratuitous Space Battles
Players design ships, set orders and tactics before battle, then watch outcomes without direct control during combat…
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+4.0
Legendary Creatures 2
Players freely explore a large hex map, choose recruitment, upgrades, and routes with minimal forced linearity.
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+4.0
Oaken
Players choose heroes, guides, paths, and make tactical decisions on unit placement and card use, showing strong…
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+4.0
Prosperous Universe
Players have significant control over their production choices, base planning, and market strategies, with freedom to…
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+4.0
Supreme Ruler 1936
Players have extensive control over nation management, military, economy, diplomacy, and technology research, with…
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+4.0
UFO: Aftershock
Players have significant control over squad composition, research paths, base building, and tactical decisions with…
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+4.0
American Conquest: Fight Back
Players have freedom to choose nations, strategies, unit formations, and manage large armies with diverse mechanics.
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+4.0
Causa, Voices of the Dusk
Players have significant control over deckbuilding, leader choices, and in-game decisions, including leader abilities…
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+4.0
Another Farm Roguelike: Rebirth
Players have freedom to choose characters, perks, and strategies each run, adapting to random maps and buffs.
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+4.0
Dream Engines: Nomad Cities
Players have significant control over city layout, resource management, and strategic decisions such as when and where…
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+4.0
Eximius: Seize the Frontline
Players can freely choose roles (commander or officer), customize loadouts, and direct their own actions in both FPS…
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+4.0
Fury of Dracula: Digital Edition
Players have freedom to choose roles (Dracula or Hunters), select starting positions, and make strategic decisions…
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+4.0
Star Dynasties
Players have significant control over their dynasty's actions and decisions, including diplomacy, intrigue, and family…
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+4.0
Swords of Gurrah
Players have freedom to choose weapons, play styles, and tactics with a steep learning curve and no fixed routines.
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+4.0
Afghanistan '11
Players have significant control over strategic decisions, resource allocation, unit movements, and tactical planning…
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+4.0
Check vs Mate
Players can choose different game modes, customize piece sets and boards, and select fighting styles, indicating high…
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+4.0
Creatures of Aether
Players have freedom in deckbuilding, choosing rivals, and strategic play with many card abilities and elemental…
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+4.0
Frosthaven
Players choose characters, decks, and make strategic decisions in combat and town management, showing high control over…
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+4.0
Zeal
Players can freely choose classes, customize builds, and set stats before matches with no leveling or grind, allowing…
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+4.0
NEXT JUMP: Shmup Tactics
Players choose their path on the map and make tactical decisions each turn, with freedom to upgrade and customize ships.
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+4.0
Patchwork
Players have freedom to choose among multiple fabric pieces each turn and decide their own strategy for resource…
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+4.0
Master of Magic
Players have freedom to choose wizards, spells, races, and strategies with many build options and modding support.
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+4.0
The Lost Glitches
Players have freedom to build decks, choose skills, and adapt strategies with flexible deckbuilding and RPG skill trees.
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