head to head
vs
The Elder Scrolls: ArenavsThe Sims
The Elder Scrolls: Arena leans Optimization (Pure Optimization); The Sims leans Optimization (Pure Optimization).
The Elder Scrolls: ArenaThe Sims
Axis by axis
Execution2 vs 1
The Elder Scrolls: Arena leans harder on execution: Basic swipe combat with stat checks
Reads0 vs 0
Even - both lean on reads about the same.
Variance3 vs 2
The Elder Scrolls: Arena leans harder on variance: Random dungeons and loot rolls
Optimization6 vs 6
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.