head to head
vs
GorogoavsThe Dig
Gorogoa leans Optimization (Pure Optimization); The Dig leans Optimization (Pure Optimization).
GorogoaThe Dig
Axis by axis
Execution0 vs 0
Even - both lean on execution about the same.
Reads0 vs 0
Even - both lean on reads about the same.
Variance2 vs 3
The Dig leans harder on variance: Alien machinery's purpose is hidden until experimented with.
Optimization7 vs 6
Gorogoa leans harder on optimization: Each panel arrangement has one elegant solvable answer
Two games can score the same on an axis and still test it in very different ways - read each rationale, not just the number.