head to head
vs
Diplomacy is Not an OptionvsRollerCoaster Tycoon 2
Diplomacy is Not an Option leans Optimization (Pure Optimization); RollerCoaster Tycoon 2 leans Optimization (Pure Optimization).
Diplomacy is Not an OptionRollerCoaster Tycoon 2
Axis by axis
Execution3 vs 2
Diplomacy is Not an Option leans harder on execution: Fast unit micro helps but isn't the ceiling
Reads1 vs 0
Diplomacy is Not an Option leans harder on reads: Enemy hordes follow scripted waves, not adapting
Variance2 vs 2
Even - both lean on variance about the same.
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.