head to head
vs
Arcanum: Of Steamworks and Magick ObscuravsThe Last Spell
Arcanum: Of Steamworks and Magick Obscura leans Optimization (Pure Optimization); The Last Spell leans Optimization (Pure Optimization).
Arcanum: Of Steamworks and Magick ObscuraThe Last Spell
Axis by axis
Execution2 vs 2
Even - both lean on execution about the same.
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 6
The Last Spell leans harder on variance: Random gear and trait rolls swing builds heavily.
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.