head to head
vs
HumankindvsPillars of Eternity
Humankind leans Optimization (Pure Optimization); Pillars of Eternity leans Optimization (Pure Optimization).
HumankindPillars of Eternity
Axis by axis
Execution2 vs 2
Even - both lean on execution about the same.
Reads0 vs 1
Pillars of Eternity leans harder on reads: All AI opponents use fixed scripted behaviour trees
Variance4 vs 4
Even - both lean on variance about the same.
Optimization8 vs 9
Pillars of Eternity leans harder on optimization: Per-encounter ability management and passive stacking define trial-of-iron mastery
Two games can score the same on an axis and still test it in very different ways - read each rationale, not just the number.