head to head
vs
LEGO Marvel Super HeroesvsOverlord
LEGO Marvel Super Heroes leans Optimization (Pure Optimization); Overlord leans Optimization (Practiced Mastery).
LEGO Marvel Super HeroesOverlord
Axis by axis
Execution2 vs 4
Overlord leans harder on execution: Sweeping minion hordes takes modest dexterity
Reads0 vs 1
Overlord leans harder on reads: Scripted heroes and creatures
Variance1 vs 1
Even - both lean on variance about the same.
Optimization5 vs 6
Overlord leans harder on optimization: Minion type usage and upgrade economy reward planning
Two games can score the same on an axis and still test it in very different ways - read each rationale, not just the number.