Building comparison
head to head
Fallout: New VegasvsThe Occupation
Fallout: New Vegas asks more than The Occupation, and the gap is execution.
Fallout: New Vegas
Optimization · Pure Optimization
A faction-driven RPG-shooter where build and route planning shape every ending.
The Occupation
Optimization · Pure Optimization
Time-budgeted investigation that tests planning and routing under a real-time clock.
Fallout: New Vegas leans Optimization (Pure Optimization); The Occupation leans Optimization (Pure Optimization).
Fallout: New VegasThe Occupation
Axis by axis
Execution4 vs 2
Fallout: New Vegas leans clearly harder on execution.
Fallout: New Vegas
Shooter inputs with VATS assist
The Occupation
Sneaking inputs are simple; pressure comes from the clock
Reads1 vs 0
Fallout: New Vegas leans a little harder on reads, though the gap is small.
Fallout: New Vegas
Scripted factions and enemies
The Occupation
Guards patrol on schedules, not adaptive minds
Variance2 vs 3
The Occupation leans a little harder on variance, though the gap is small.
Fallout: New Vegas
Some loot and crit RNG
The Occupation
Document locations and guard timings are unknown first run
Optimization8 vs 7
Fallout: New Vegas leans a little harder on optimization, though the gap is small.
Fallout: New Vegas
Faction routing, perks, builds heavily rewarded
The Occupation
Routing four real-time hours of investigation optimally is the test
A matching score does not mean a matching test. Two games can both sit at 10 on execution and demand completely different things of you - which is why the reasoning above matters more than the number beside it.