head to head
vs
FaeriavsMagic: The Gathering Arena
Faeria leans Optimization (Mind & Math); Magic: The Gathering Arena leans Optimization (Grand Arena).
FaeriaMagic: The Gathering Arena
Axis by axis
Execution2 vs 1
Faeria leans harder on execution: Land placement and card play need no motor precision
Reads8 vs 7
Faeria leans harder on reads: Human opponents adapt land-building strategy mid-game
Variance5 vs 7
Magic: The Gathering Arena leans harder on variance: Mana screw and topdecks remain decisive
Optimization9 vs 8
Faeria leans harder on optimization: God power and land-path planning form an exceptionally deep build system
Two games can score the same on an axis and still test it in very different ways - read each rationale, not just the number.