head to head
vs
Quantum ConundrumvsUndertale
Quantum Conundrum leans Optimization (Pure Optimization); Undertale leans Optimization (Pure Optimization).
Quantum ConundrumUndertale
Axis by axis
Execution4 vs 4
Even - both lean on execution about the same.
Reads0 vs 1
Undertale leans harder on reads: NPCs follow fixed dialogue trees, not adaptive
Variance0 vs 1
Undertale leans harder on variance: Minimal randomness in encounters
Optimization7 vs 7
Even - both lean on optimization about the same.
Two games can score the same on an axis and still test it in very different ways - read each rationale, not just the number.