head to head
vs
Dungeon Keeper 2vsPikmin 2
Dungeon Keeper 2 leans Optimization (Pure Optimization); Pikmin 2 leans Optimization (Pure Optimization).
Dungeon Keeper 2Pikmin 2
Axis by axis
Execution3 vs 3
Even - both lean on execution about the same.
Reads1 vs 0
Dungeon Keeper 2 leans harder on reads: Hero waves and rival keepers run on scripts.
Variance2 vs 4
Pikmin 2 leans harder on variance: Randomized cave layouts and hazards each descent
Optimization7 vs 8
Pikmin 2 leans harder on optimization: Squad composition and treasure routing 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.