head to head
vs
SpiritfarervsThe Fall
Spiritfarer leans Optimization (Pure Optimization); The Fall leans Optimization (Pure Optimization).
SpiritfarerThe Fall
Axis by axis
Execution2 vs 2
Even - both lean on execution about the same.
Reads0 vs 0
Even - both lean on reads about the same.
Variance1 vs 2
The Fall leans harder on variance: Puzzle solutions are hidden until reasoned out
Optimization5 vs 5
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.