head to head
vs
The Outer WorldsvsUnitied
The Outer Worlds leans Optimization (Pure Optimization); Unitied leans Optimization (Pure Optimization).
The Outer WorldsUnitied
Axis by axis
Execution3 vs 3
Even - both lean on execution about the same.
Reads1 vs 1
Even - both lean on reads about the same.
Variance2 vs 3
Unitied leans harder on variance: randomized match/event elements
Optimization7 vs 6
The Outer Worlds leans harder on optimization: Perks, flaws, dialogue routing rewarded
Two games can score the same on an axis and still test it in very different ways - read each rationale, not just the number.