head to head
vs
Arcanum: Of Steamworks and Magick ObscuravsLoop Hero
Arcanum: Of Steamworks and Magick Obscura leans Optimization (Pure Optimization); Loop Hero leans Optimization (Pure Optimization).
Arcanum: Of Steamworks and Magick ObscuraLoop Hero
Axis by axis
Execution2 vs 1
Arcanum: Of Steamworks and Magick Obscura leans harder on execution: Real-time mode is optional; turn-based eliminates all twitch
Reads1 vs 0
Arcanum: Of Steamworks and Magick Obscura leans harder on reads: All NPCs and factions follow scripted dialogue and combat routines
Variance5 vs 5
Even - both lean on variance about the same.
Optimization9 vs 9
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.