head to head
vs
Pillars of EternityvsPrison Architect
Pillars of Eternity leans Optimization (Pure Optimization); Prison Architect leans Optimization (Pure Optimization).
Pillars of EternityPrison Architect
Axis by axis
Execution2 vs 2
Even - both lean on execution about the same.
Reads1 vs 0
Pillars of Eternity leans harder on reads: All AI opponents use fixed scripted behaviour trees
Variance4 vs 4
Even - both lean on variance about the same.
Optimization9 vs 8
Pillars of Eternity leans harder on optimization: Per-encounter ability management and passive stacking define trial-of-iron mastery
Two games can score the same on an axis and still test it in very different ways - read each rationale, not just the number.