head to head
vs
Neighbours from HellvsRevenge of the Titans
Neighbours from Hell leans Optimization (Pure Optimization); Revenge of the Titans leans Optimization (Pure Optimization).
Neighbours from HellRevenge of the Titans
Axis by axis
Execution3 vs 3
Even - both lean on execution about the same.
Reads0 vs 0
Even - both lean on reads about the same.
Variance2 vs 2
Even - both lean on variance about the same.
Optimization7 vs 8
Revenge of the Titans leans harder on optimization: Tech choices, placement and economy are the whole game
Two games can score the same on an axis and still test it in very different ways - read each rationale, not just the number.