head to head
vs
Europa Universalis IIvsLoop Hero
Europa Universalis II leans Optimization (Pure Optimization); Loop Hero leans Optimization (Pure Optimization).
Europa Universalis IILoop Hero
Axis by axis
Execution1 vs 1
Even - both lean on execution about the same.
Reads1 vs 0
Europa Universalis II leans harder on reads: AI nations follow historical scripts; rare multiplayer adaptation
Variance4 vs 5
Loop Hero leans harder on variance: Card draws and loot drops randomize.
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.