head to head
vs
Planescape: TormentvsThe Sims 2: Castaway
Planescape: Torment leans Optimization (Pure Optimization); The Sims 2: Castaway leans Optimization (Pure Optimization).
Planescape: TormentThe Sims 2: Castaway
Axis by axis
Execution1 vs 1
Even - both lean on execution about the same.
Reads1 vs 0
Planescape: Torment leans harder on reads: NPCs are scripted personalities; no adaptive opponent exists
Variance3 vs 3
Even - both lean on variance about the same.
Optimization7 vs 6
Planescape: Torment leans harder on optimization: Stat allocation, dialogue routing and companion management reward system 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.