head to head
vs
Simon the SorcerervsThe Cat Lady
Simon the Sorcerer leans Optimization (Pure Optimization); The Cat Lady leans Optimization (Pure Optimization).
Simon the SorcererThe Cat Lady
Axis by axis
Execution0 vs 1
The Cat Lady leans harder on execution: Side-scrolling adventure controls require no dexterity
Reads0 vs 0
Even - both lean on reads about the same.
Variance3 vs 2
Simon the Sorcerer leans harder on variance: Some obscure item uses surprise first playthroughs.
Optimization6 vs 6
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.