head to head
vs
Sunflower LandvsThe Sims 2: Castaway
Sunflower Land leans Optimization (Pure Optimization); The Sims 2: Castaway leans Optimization (Pure Optimization).
Sunflower LandThe Sims 2: Castaway
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.
Variance2 vs 3
The Sims 2: Castaway leans harder on variance: Resource locations and recipes are hidden until discovered
Optimization5 vs 6
The Sims 2: Castaway leans harder on optimization: Scheduling needs, crafting chains and escape goals is the actual test
Two games can score the same on an axis and still test it in very different ways - read each rationale, not just the number.