head to head
vs
Loop HerovsMaster of Orion
Loop Hero leans Optimization (Pure Optimization); Master of Orion leans Optimization (Pure Optimization).
Loop HeroMaster of Orion
Axis by axis
Execution1 vs 0
Loop Hero leans harder on execution: Autobattler, almost no inputs.
Reads0 vs 0
Even - both lean on reads about the same.
Variance5 vs 4
Loop Hero leans harder on variance: Card draws and loot drops randomize.
Optimization9 vs 9
Even - both lean on optimization about the same.
Two games can score the same on an axis and still test it in very different ways - read each rationale, not just the number.