head to head
vs
Metroid II: Return of SamusvsSteamWorld Dig 2
Metroid II: Return of Samus leans Optimization (Pure Optimization); SteamWorld Dig 2 leans Optimization (Practiced Mastery).
Metroid II: Return of SamusSteamWorld Dig 2
Axis by axis
Execution4 vs 5
SteamWorld Dig 2 leans harder on execution: Light platforming and digging dexterity
Reads0 vs 1
SteamWorld Dig 2 leans harder on reads: Scripted enemies only
Variance2 vs 2
Even - both lean on variance about the same.
Optimization7 vs 7
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.