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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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LUMINES REMASTERED
Players have control over block placement and strategy, with multiple modes and customization of skins and playlists…
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+4.0
Medieval II: Total War™ Kingdoms
Players have freedom to choose factions, campaigns, and strategies; modding community enhances personal control.
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+4.0
Mount & Blade: With Fire & Sword
Players have freedom to choose factions, quests, and play styles including rebellion, trading, or conquest.
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+4.0
Paint it Back
Players freely choose puzzles, difficulty levels, and can solve puzzles in any order with multiple modes and workshop…
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+4.0
Pharaoh + Cleopatra
Players have control over city building, resource management, and strategic decisions, including choosing military or…
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+4.0
PIPE by BMX Streets
Players have freedom to create lines, choose tricks, and mod maps and characters, showing high control over gameplay.
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+4.0
Renowned Explorers: International Society
Players freely choose their team composition, expedition routes, and strategies, allowing significant control over…
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+4.0
ROGUE LIGHT DECK BUILDER
Players freely control hammer swings, nail placement, and deck building decisions with skill-based input.
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+4.0
Solar 2
Players have freedom to choose their own playstyle, from casual roaming to strategic system building and combat.
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+4.0
Stonemachia
Players can freely switch between four chess piece classes mid-combat, allowing personal choice of playstyle and combos.
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+4.0
Technobabylon
Players manage situations with multiple solution paths and control three distinct characters with different skills…
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+4.0
The Rise of the Golden Idol
Players have freedom to explore scenes, inspect clues, and piece together the narrative at their own pace with minimal…
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+4.0
Touhou Blooming Chaos 2
Players can choose from many characters and customize stats and equipment builds, allowing personal playstyle and…
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+4.0
Town of Salem
Players choose roles randomly but have freedom in how to play their role, including deception and strategic decisions.
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+4.0
UnderMine
Players have freedom to choose upgrades, relics, and strategies each run, with meaningful decisions at altars and shops.
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+4.0
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II - Anniversary Edition (Classic)
Players control small squads with customizable loadouts and skill trees, allowing personal tactical decisions rather…
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+4.0
Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader
Players have significant freedom in decision-making, character builds, and story choices, reflecting personal control…
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+4.0
while True: learn()
Players freely design and modify flowcharts and algorithms to solve puzzles, reflecting high control over their actions…
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+4.0
Whiskerwood
Players have freedom to build vertically, manage complex logistics, and choose strategies to handle taxes and…
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+4.0
Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition
Players have control over their actions and decisions, including deck building, civilization choice, and strategic…
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+4.0
Battlerite
Players have full control over their actions and decisions in fast-paced arena combat with customizable battlerites.
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+4.0
Crimsonland
Players freely choose weapons, perks, and tactics in survival mode, with some randomness but significant player control…
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+4.0
Cryptmaster
Players have freedom to explore, experiment with word inputs, and choose combat mode (real-time or turn-based), with…
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+4.0
Dicey Dungeons
Players freely choose characters, equipment, and strategies each run, adapting to RNG and episode modifiers.
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