head to head
vs
ShiversvsThe Cat Lady
Shivers leans Optimization (Pure Optimization); The Cat Lady leans Optimization (Pure Optimization).
ShiversThe Cat Lady
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 2
Shivers leans harder on variance: Vessel locations and museum lore are hidden until explored
Optimization7 vs 6
Shivers leans harder on optimization: The museum is one big fixed puzzle box to solve
Two games can score the same on an axis and still test it in very different ways - read each rationale, not just the number.