head to head
vs
Hitman 2 (2018)vsThe Escapists
Hitman 2 (2018) leans Optimization (Pure Optimization); The Escapists leans Optimization (Pure Optimization).
Hitman 2 (2018)The Escapists
Axis by axis
Execution3 vs 2
Hitman 2 (2018) leans harder on execution: Minimal dexterity needed with a solid plan
Reads0 vs 0
Even - both lean on reads about the same.
Variance2 vs 2
Even - both lean on variance about the same.
Optimization9 vs 8
Hitman 2 (2018) leans harder on optimization: Routing, disguises, and unlocks converge on solved runs
Two games can score the same on an axis and still test it in very different ways - read each rationale, not just the number.