head to head
vs
SpiritfarervsSubmerged
Spiritfarer leans Optimization (Pure Optimization); Submerged leans Optimization (Light / Casual).
SpiritfarerSubmerged
Axis by axis
Execution2 vs 1
Spiritfarer leans harder on execution: Platforming is light and forgiving.
Reads0 vs 0
Even - both lean on reads about the same.
Variance1 vs 0
Spiritfarer leans harder on variance: Minor resource RNG.
Optimization5 vs 3
Spiritfarer leans harder on optimization: Boat layout and crafting loops reward planning.
Two games can score the same on an axis and still test it in very different ways - read each rationale, not just the number.