head to head
TerrariavsVaporum
Terraria leans Optimization (Pure Optimization); Vaporum leans Optimization (Pure Optimization).
TerrariaVaporum
Axis by axis
Execution4 vs 3
Terraria leans harder on execution: Boss fights require dodging and aim under pressure.
Reads0 vs 0
Even - both lean on reads about the same.
Variance3 vs 2
Terraria leans harder on variance: World seeds and loot drops randomized.
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.

