head to head
vs
The NeverhoodvsThe Procession to Calvary
The Neverhood leans Optimization (Pure Optimization); The Procession to Calvary leans Optimization (Pure Optimization).
The NeverhoodThe Procession to Calvary
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.
Variance1 vs 2
The Procession to Calvary leans harder on variance: Absurd solutions are hidden only until tried
Optimization4 vs 5
The Procession to Calvary leans harder on optimization: Item-logic chains are short and solvable
Two games can score the same on an axis and still test it in very different ways - read each rationale, not just the number.