head to head
vs
AnodynevsPlanet of Lana
Anodyne leans Optimization (Pure Optimization); Planet of Lana leans Optimization (Practiced Mastery).
AnodynePlanet of Lana
Axis by axis
Execution3 vs 3
Even - both lean on execution about the same.
Reads0 vs 0
Even - both lean on reads about the same.
Variance2 vs 1
Anodyne leans harder on variance: Dreamlike areas surprise only once
Optimization6 vs 5
Anodyne leans harder on optimization: Card collection and routes are mappable
Two games can score the same on an axis and still test it in very different ways - read each rationale, not just the number.