head to head
vs
Age of Empires IIIvsEscape from Tarkov
Age of Empires III leans Optimization (Mind & Math); Escape from Tarkov leans Execution (Grand Arena).
Age of Empires IIIEscape from Tarkov
Axis by axis
Execution5 vs 8
Escape from Tarkov leans harder on execution: Realistic recoil and one-tap aim brutal
Reads6 vs 8
Escape from Tarkov leans harder on reads: PvP corner-fights are pure mind games
Variance4 vs 6
Escape from Tarkov leans harder on variance: Loot, spawns, scavs randomize raids
Optimization8 vs 8
Even - both lean on optimization about the same.
Two games can score the same on an axis and still test it in very different ways - read each rationale, not just the number.