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There are two kinds of games nowadays. Those which tell you a story, and those which let you make your own story. Most mainstream games tend to fall in the former category, including stuff like Devil May Cry 4 or Call of Duty 4. Strictly linear affairs with cool cutscenes and refined gameplay. On the other hand, there is Dwarf Fortress, which almost single-handedly defines the latter category of game. It's a freeware RTS/RPG with the freedom to do just about anything you want. In fact, it's so open that it's almost paralyzing.