head to head
vs
Baldur's GatevsDiablo II
Baldur's Gate leans Optimization (Pure Optimization); Diablo II leans Optimization (Pure Optimization).
Baldur's GateDiablo II
Axis by axis
Execution2 vs 2
Even - both lean on execution about the same.
Reads0 vs 0
Even - both lean on reads about the same.
Variance5 vs 6
Diablo II leans harder on variance: Loot RNG and random maps drive the grind
Optimization8 vs 9
Diablo II leans harder on optimization: Builds, breakpoints, rune economy, magic-find routing are the game
Two games can score the same on an axis and still test it in very different ways - read each rationale, not just the number.