head to head
vs
Gray DawnvsUnpacking
Gray Dawn leans Optimization (Pure Optimization); Unpacking leans Optimization (Pure Optimization).
Gray DawnUnpacking
Axis by axis
Execution1 vs 1
Even - both lean on execution about the same.
Reads0 vs 0
Even - both lean on reads about the same.
Variance2 vs 1
Gray Dawn leans harder on variance: Clue locations are unknown only until explored
Optimization6 vs 5
Gray Dawn leans harder on optimization: Piecing religious symbol puzzles together is the test
Two games can score the same on an axis and still test it in very different ways - read each rationale, not just the number.