head to head
vs
Still LifevsThe Drifter
Still Life leans Optimization (Pure Optimization); The Drifter leans Optimization (Systems & Chaos).
Still LifeThe Drifter
Axis by axis
Execution1 vs 1
Even - both lean on execution about the same.
Reads0 vs 0
Even - both lean on reads about the same.
Variance3 vs 4
The Drifter leans harder on variance: The conspiracy's clues are hidden until uncovered
Optimization6 vs 5
Still Life leans harder on optimization: Inventory puzzles and deduction steps have fixed solutions
Two games can score the same on an axis and still test it in very different ways - read each rationale, not just the number.