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Autonomy
Being in control of actions and decisions (e.g. freedom to play how you want)
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Games where autonomy stands out from the other motivations.
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+4.0
Pokkén Tournament DX
Players freely choose Pokémon, support Pokémon, and customize avatar; combat allows strategic decisions and phase…
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+4.0
Return to campus
Players have high freedom to choose actions, including chaotic and disruptive behaviors, with no strict objectives.
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+4.0
Shift Happens
Players control two characters with the ability to shift their sizes and swap roles, requiring active decision-making…
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+4.0
Skybreakers
Players have freedom to choose characters, weapons, talents, and build synergies each run, with mid-run weapon…
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+4.0
Spinnortality | cyberpunk management sim
Players have freedom to choose strategies, research paths, marketing campaigns, and political manipulations, with…
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+4.0
Split or Steal
Players freely choose to split or steal each round, deciding their own strategy and social approach.
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+4.0
Star Sky
Players control the pace of walking and stopping, making decisions on when to pause to trigger events, but movement is…
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+4.0
Steel Seed
Players have freedom to choose stealth or combat approaches, upgrade skills in multiple trees, and explore levels with…
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+5.0
Supreme Ruler Ultimate
Players have total control over their country's actions, decisions, and strategies including economy, military…
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+4.0
Surgeon Simulator VR: Meet The Medic
Players have direct control over hand movements and can freely manipulate surgical tools and objects in VR, enabling…
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+4.0
Swarm Grinder
Players have freedom to choose upgrades, builds, and playstyle; pacing is player-controlled with strategic movement and…
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+4.0
Swords and Soldiers 2 Shawarmageddon
Players direct resource management, unit production, and spell timing but units march automatically, giving partial…
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+5.0
侠客风云传(Tale of Wuxia)
High player freedom in character development, choices affecting story and multiple endings
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+4.0
TRADER LIFE SIMULATOR
Players have control over store setup, stocking, and business decisions, reflecting high personal freedom.
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+4.0
War Tech Fighters
Players can customize their mech extensively, choose upgrades and research paths, and select different playstyles…
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+4.0
Warbox Sandbox
Players can freely place units, control individual characters, and create custom battles with many options, indicating…
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+5.0
Way of the Samurai 4
Players have extensive freedom to make choices, craft weapons and fighting styles, and shape the story and character…
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+4.0
Weapon of Choice DX
Players choose different characters with unique weapons and abilities, select branching paths, and make gameplay…
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+4.0
Cut the Rope 2
Players have control over cutting ropes, timing, and moving Om Nom and candy, allowing multiple solution approaches.
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+4.0
Aragami 2
Players have freedom to choose playstyle, skill builds, and approach missions with multiple options including stealth…
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+4.0
Arcadegeddon
Players have freedom to choose weapons, builds, and abilities; progression allows customization of playstyle.
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+4.0
Artificial Extinction
Players can freely place turrets anywhere and choose their own defensive strategies, showing high control over actions.
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+4.0
ATOMINE
Players can customize weapon modules and choose upgrades, allowing control over playstyle and strategy.
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+4.0
Berserk or Die
Players have freedom to choose characters, weapons, and upgrades; combat decisions and positioning are player-driven…
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