head to head
vs
Ancient Wars: SpartavsConan Exiles
Ancient Wars: Sparta leans Optimization (Pure Optimization); Conan Exiles leans Optimization (Pure Optimization).
Ancient Wars: SpartaConan Exiles
Axis by axis
Execution4 vs 4
Even - both lean on execution about the same.
Reads2 vs 3
Conan Exiles leans harder on reads: PvP raids reward reading defenders
Variance2 vs 2
Even - both lean on variance about the same.
Optimization7 vs 8
Conan Exiles leans harder on optimization: Base layout, thrall farming, gear progression
Two games can score the same on an axis and still test it in very different ways - read each rationale, not just the number.