head to head
vs
Root LettervsSteins;Gate
Root Letter leans Optimization (Pure Optimization); Steins;Gate leans Optimization (Pure Optimization).
Root LetterSteins;Gate
Axis by axis
Execution0 vs 0
Even - both lean on execution about the same.
Reads0 vs 0
Even - both lean on reads about the same.
Variance2 vs 1
Root Letter leans harder on variance: True identity of the pen pal and correct confrontation path are hidden
Optimization5 vs 4
Root Letter leans harder on optimization: Presenting correct evidence in confrontations and routing all endings is solvable
Two games can score the same on an axis and still test it in very different ways - read each rationale, not just the number.