head to head
vs
Murdered: Soul SuspectvsThe Drifter
Murdered: Soul Suspect leans Optimization (Systems & Chaos); The Drifter leans Optimization (Systems & Chaos).
Murdered: Soul SuspectThe Drifter
Axis by axis
Execution1 vs 1
Even - both lean on execution about the same.
Reads0 vs 0
Even - both lean on reads about the same.
Variance3 vs 4
The Drifter leans harder on variance: The conspiracy's clues are hidden until uncovered
Optimization4 vs 5
The Drifter leans harder on optimization: Down-to-earth puzzles with single intended solutions
Two games can score the same on an axis and still test it in very different ways - read each rationale, not just the number.