head to head
vs
ShivahvsThe Neverhood
Shivah leans Optimization (Pure Optimization); The Neverhood leans Optimization (Pure Optimization).
ShivahThe Neverhood
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.
Variance2 vs 1
Shivah leans harder on variance: The mystery's facts are hidden until investigated
Optimization5 vs 4
Shivah leans harder on optimization: Rabbinical question-answering and clue logic drive the endings
Two games can score the same on an axis and still test it in very different ways - read each rationale, not just the number.