head to head
vs
The Last GuyvsUndertale
The Last Guy leans Optimization (Practiced Mastery); Undertale leans Optimization (Pure Optimization).
The Last GuyUndertale
Axis by axis
Execution5 vs 4
The Last Guy leans harder on execution: Leading a trailing crowd while dodging monsters needs control
Reads2 vs 1
The Last Guy leans harder on reads: Monsters follow scripted behavior, not adapting
Variance3 vs 1
The Last Guy leans harder on variance: Civilian and monster placements add some variation
Optimization7 vs 7
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.