head to head
vs
The AscentvsVampyr
The Ascent leans Optimization (Practiced Mastery); Vampyr leans Optimization (Practiced Mastery).
The AscentVampyr
Axis by axis
Execution5 vs 5
Even - both lean on execution about the same.
Reads0 vs 0
Even - both lean on reads about the same.
Variance3 vs 2
The Ascent leans harder on variance: Loot drops vary builds
Optimization6 vs 7
Vampyr leans harder on optimization: The feed-or-spare XP economy is the central solvable system
Two games can score the same on an axis and still test it in very different ways - read each rationale, not just the number.