head to head
vs
GeostormvsState of Decay
Geostorm leans Optimization (Pure Optimization); State of Decay leans Optimization (Practiced Mastery).
GeostormState of Decay
Axis by axis
Execution3 vs 4
State of Decay leans harder on execution: Melee and driving are functional, not demanding
Reads0 vs 0
Even - both lean on reads about the same.
Variance3 vs 4
State of Decay leans harder on variance: Dynamic events, infestations and survivor traits roll randomly
Optimization6 vs 6
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.