head to head
vs
Sea DogsvsThe Outer Worlds
Sea Dogs leans Optimization (Pure Optimization); The Outer Worlds leans Optimization (Pure Optimization).
Sea DogsThe Outer Worlds
Axis by axis
Execution3 vs 3
Even - both lean on execution about the same.
Reads0 vs 1
The Outer Worlds leans harder on reads: Scripted enemies
Variance3 vs 2
Sea Dogs leans harder on variance: Weather, rumors and quest outcomes carry scripted unknowns
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.