head to head
vs
Spelunky 2vsThe Binding of Isaac
Spelunky 2 leans Execution (Twitch Chaos); The Binding of Isaac leans Execution (Twitch Chaos).
Spelunky 2The Binding of Isaac
Axis by axis
Execution8 vs 7
Spelunky 2 leans harder on execution: Precise platforming, whip timing, bomb throws under pressure.
Reads1 vs 0
Spelunky 2 leans harder on reads: Enemies follow scripted patterns; no adaptive opponent.
Variance7 vs 7
Even - both lean on variance about the same.
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.