head to head
vs
Defense Grid: The AwakeningvsHitman 2 (2018)
Defense Grid: The Awakening leans Optimization (Pure Optimization); Hitman 2 (2018) leans Optimization (Pure Optimization).
Defense Grid: The AwakeningHitman 2 (2018)
Axis by axis
Execution2 vs 3
Hitman 2 (2018) leans harder on execution: Minimal dexterity needed with a solid plan
Reads0 vs 0
Even - both lean on reads about the same.
Variance1 vs 2
Hitman 2 (2018) leans harder on variance: Mission stories hidden until explored
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.