head to head
vs
Stardew ValleyvsYakuza: Like a Dragon
Stardew Valley leans Optimization (Pure Optimization); Yakuza: Like a Dragon leans Optimization (Pure Optimization).
Stardew ValleyYakuza: Like a Dragon
Axis by axis
Execution1 vs 2
Yakuza: Like a Dragon leans harder on execution: Turn-based, minor positioning inputs
Reads0 vs 1
Yakuza: Like a Dragon leans harder on reads: Scripted enemies
Variance3 vs 3
Even - both lean on variance about the same.
Optimization8 vs 8
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.