head to head
vs
The Cat LadyvsThe Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark
The Cat Lady leans Optimization (Pure Optimization); The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark leans Optimization (Pure Optimization).
The Cat LadyThe Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark
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 Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark leans harder on variance: Puzzle solutions are hidden only until found
Optimization6 vs 7
The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark leans harder on optimization: Item-logic deduction across each case is the whole 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.