head to head
vs
Samorost 2vsThe Drifter
Samorost 2 leans Optimization (Pure Optimization); The Drifter leans Optimization (Systems & Chaos).
Samorost 2The Drifter
Axis by axis
Execution1 vs 1
Even - both lean on execution about the same.
Reads0 vs 0
Even - both lean on reads about the same.
Variance3 vs 4
The Drifter leans harder on variance: The conspiracy's clues are hidden until uncovered
Optimization6 vs 5
Samorost 2 leans harder on optimization: Each screen is a small solvable interaction puzzle
Two games can score the same on an axis and still test it in very different ways - read each rationale, not just the number.