head to head
vs
The Outer WorldsvsVaporum
The Outer Worlds leans Optimization (Pure Optimization); Vaporum leans Optimization (Pure Optimization).
The Outer WorldsVaporum
Axis by axis
Execution3 vs 3
Even - both lean on execution about the same.
Reads1 vs 0
The Outer Worlds leans harder on reads: Scripted enemies
Variance2 vs 2
Even - both lean on variance about the same.
Optimization7 vs 8
Vaporum leans harder on optimization: Gear loadouts, rig builds and puzzle solutions are the core
Two games can score the same on an axis and still test it in very different ways - read each rationale, not just the number.