head to head
vs
SteamWorld Dig 2vsThe Last Case of Benedict Fox
SteamWorld Dig 2 leans Optimization (Practiced Mastery); The Last Case of Benedict Fox leans Optimization (Practiced Mastery).
SteamWorld Dig 2The Last Case of Benedict Fox
Axis by axis
Execution5 vs 5
Even - both lean on execution about the same.
Reads1 vs 1
Even - both lean on reads about the same.
Variance2 vs 3
The Last Case of Benedict Fox leans harder on variance: Puzzle solutions and map layout are unknown until explored
Optimization7 vs 6
SteamWorld Dig 2 leans harder on optimization: Dig routing, resource economy, and upgrade ordering are the game
Two games can score the same on an axis and still test it in very different ways - read each rationale, not just the number.