head to head
vs
AnodynevsThe Cave
Anodyne leans Optimization (Pure Optimization); The Cave leans Optimization (Pure Optimization).
AnodyneThe Cave
Axis by axis
Execution3 vs 2
Anodyne leans harder on execution: Simple broom combat and hops
Reads0 vs 0
Even - both lean on reads about the same.
Variance2 vs 2
Even - both lean on variance about the same.
Optimization6 vs 6
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.