head to head
vs
Metin2vsStarDrive
Metin2 leans Optimization (Pure Optimization); StarDrive leans Optimization (Pure Optimization).
Metin2StarDrive
Axis by axis
Execution2 vs 2
Even - both lean on execution about the same.
Reads2 vs 2
Even - both lean on reads about the same.
Variance3 vs 2
Metin2 leans harder on variance: Upgrade chance rolls dominate gear progression.
Optimization8 vs 9
StarDrive leans harder on optimization: Ship design, economy and expansion are the solvable 4X core
Two games can score the same on an axis and still test it in very different ways - read each rationale, not just the number.