head to head
vs
Pillars of EternityvsProject Gorgon
Pillars of Eternity leans Optimization (Pure Optimization); Project Gorgon leans Optimization (Pure Optimization).
Pillars of EternityProject Gorgon
Axis by axis
Execution2 vs 3
Project Gorgon leans harder on execution: Combat mechanics are traditional tab-target with limited twitch ceiling
Reads1 vs 1
Even - both lean on reads about the same.
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.