head to head
vs
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - Anniversary EditionvsThe Settlers III
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - Anniversary Edition leans Optimization (Pure Optimization); The Settlers III leans Optimization (Pure Optimization).
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - Anniversary EditionThe Settlers III
Axis by axis
Execution3 vs 2
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - Anniversary Edition leans harder on execution: real-time combat but fairly forgiving
Reads1 vs 2
The Settlers III leans harder on reads: Multiplayer rush timing involves some opponent prediction.
Variance2 vs 2
Even - both lean on variance about the same.
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.