head to head
vs
Mini MetrovsThe Last Spell
Mini Metro leans Optimization (Pure Optimization); The Last Spell leans Optimization (Pure Optimization).
Mini MetroThe Last Spell
Axis by axis
Execution2 vs 2
Even - both lean on execution about the same.
Reads0 vs 0
Even - both lean on reads about the same.
Variance5 vs 6
The Last Spell leans harder on variance: Random gear and trait rolls swing builds heavily.
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.