head to head
vs
Heroes of Might and Magic IVvsSupremacy: The Metaverse Game
Heroes of Might and Magic IV leans Optimization (Pure Optimization); Supremacy: The Metaverse Game leans Optimization (Systems & Chaos).
Heroes of Might and Magic IVSupremacy: The Metaverse Game
Axis by axis
Execution1 vs 2
Supremacy: The Metaverse Game leans harder on execution: Spectating and spending, no twitch demand
Reads3 vs 3
Even - both lean on reads about the same.
Variance4 vs 5
Supremacy: The Metaverse Game leans harder on variance: AI-controlled battles with randomized outcomes you bet on
Optimization8 vs 6
Heroes of Might and Magic IV leans harder on optimization: army building and economy near-solvable
Two games can score the same on an axis and still test it in very different ways - read each rationale, not just the number.