head to head
vs
Little MisfortunevsThe Lion's Song
Little Misfortune leans Variance (Light / Casual); The Lion's Song leans Optimization (Light / Casual).
Little MisfortuneThe Lion's Song
Axis by axis
Execution0 vs 0
Even - both lean on execution about the same.
Reads0 vs 0
Even - both lean on reads about the same.
Variance2 vs 1
Little Misfortune leans harder on variance: Choice outcomes hidden on first play
Optimization1 vs 2
The Lion's Song leans harder on optimization: Choice consequences are shallow systems by design
Two games can score the same on an axis and still test it in very different ways - read each rationale, not just the number.