head to head
vs
Pillars of EternityvsRebel Cops
Pillars of Eternity leans Optimization (Pure Optimization); Rebel Cops leans Optimization (Pure Optimization).
Pillars of EternityRebel Cops
Axis by axis
Execution2 vs 2
Even - both lean on execution about the same.
Reads1 vs 1
Even - both lean on reads about the same.
Variance4 vs 5
Rebel Cops leans harder on variance: Hit chances and detection add real randomness
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.