head to head
vs
IngressvsThe Cave
Ingress leans Optimization (Pure Optimization); The Cave leans Optimization (Pure Optimization).
IngressThe Cave
Axis by axis
Execution1 vs 2
The Cave leans harder on execution: Undemanding platforming with no timing pressure
Reads4 vs 0
Ingress leans harder on reads: Rival faction agents adapt plans and counter your field operations
Variance2 vs 2
Even - both lean on variance about the same.
Optimization7 vs 6
Ingress leans harder on optimization: Link geometry, logistics and timing of field operations dominate
Two games can score the same on an axis and still test it in very different ways - read each rationale, not just the number.