head to head
vs
CryptmastervsCult of the Lamb
Cryptmaster leans Optimization (Systems & Chaos); Cult of the Lamb leans Optimization (Pure Optimization).
CryptmasterCult of the Lamb
Axis by axis
Execution3 vs 4
Cult of the Lamb leans harder on execution: Roguelite combat needs decent dodges.
Reads0 vs 0
Even - both lean on reads about the same.
Variance4 vs 4
Even - both lean on variance about the same.
Optimization6 vs 7
Cult of the Lamb leans harder on optimization: Cult management and build synergies dominate.
Two games can score the same on an axis and still test it in very different ways - read each rationale, not just the number.