head to head
vs
Shadowrun ReturnsvsThe Banner Saga 3
Shadowrun Returns leans Optimization (Pure Optimization); The Banner Saga 3 leans Optimization (Systems & Chaos).
Shadowrun ReturnsThe Banner Saga 3
Axis by axis
Execution2 vs 2
Even - both lean on execution about the same.
Reads1 vs 1
Even - both lean on reads about the same.
Variance4 vs 5
The Banner Saga 3 leans harder on variance: Corruption mechanic and dwindling resources push variance pressure higher
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.