head to head
vs
Dead RisingvsDiablo III
Dead Rising leans Optimization (Pure Optimization); Diablo III leans Optimization (Pure Optimization).
Dead RisingDiablo III
Axis by axis
Execution4 vs 4
Even - both lean on execution about the same.
Reads0 vs 1
Diablo III leans harder on reads: No meaningful adaptive opponent; co-op is cooperative
Variance3 vs 5
Diablo III leans harder on variance: Primal Ancient drops and set dungeon RNG drive the grind
Optimization8 vs 9
Diablo III leans harder on optimization: Set bonuses and paragon levelling are almost entirely solvable
Two games can score the same on an axis and still test it in very different ways - read each rationale, not just the number.