head to head
vs
FactoriovsMindustry
Factorio leans Optimization (Pure Optimization); Mindustry leans Optimization (Pure Optimization).
FactorioMindustry
Axis by axis
Execution2 vs 3
Mindustry leans harder on execution: some tower placement under pressure
Reads0 vs 1
Mindustry leans harder on reads: scripted enemy waves
Variance1 vs 2
Mindustry leans harder on variance: map layout variation
Optimization10 vs 10
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.