head to head
vs
CataclismovsNeighbours from Hell
Cataclismo leans Optimization (Pure Optimization); Neighbours from Hell leans Optimization (Pure Optimization).
CataclismoNeighbours from Hell
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 2
Even - both lean on variance about the same.
Optimization8 vs 7
Cataclismo leans harder on optimization: Brick-by-brick fortress engineering and economy is the core test
Two games can score the same on an axis and still test it in very different ways - read each rationale, not just the number.