head to head
vs
Don't StarvevsNo, I'm Not A Human
Don't Starve leans Variance (Systems & Chaos); No, I'm Not A Human leans Variance (Systems & Chaos).
Don't StarveNo, I'm Not A Human
Axis by axis
Execution2 vs 1
Don't Starve leans harder on execution: Kiting combat is simple but timing matters marginally
Reads0 vs 1
No, I'm Not A Human leans harder on reads: Visitors run on hidden rules, not an adapting mind
Variance7 vs 8
No, I'm Not A Human leans harder on variance: Who is human is hidden information you must screen for
Optimization7 vs 6
Don't Starve leans harder on optimization: Seasonal resource planning and character synergies are deeply 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.