head to head
vs
The Settlers IIIvsYakuza: Like a Dragon
The Settlers III leans Optimization (Pure Optimization); Yakuza: Like a Dragon leans Optimization (Pure Optimization).
The Settlers IIIYakuza: Like a Dragon
Axis by axis
Execution2 vs 2
Even - both lean on execution about the same.
Reads2 vs 1
The Settlers III leans harder on reads: Multiplayer rush timing involves some opponent prediction.
Variance2 vs 3
Yakuza: Like a Dragon leans harder on variance: Job ability and drop rolls
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.