head to head
vs
The Stanley Parable: Ultra DeluxevsWe Know the Devil
The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe leans Optimization (Light / Casual); We Know the Devil leans Optimization (Light / Casual).
The Stanley Parable: Ultra DeluxeWe Know the Devil
Axis by axis
Execution0 vs 0
Even - both lean on execution about the same.
Reads0 vs 1
We Know the Devil leans harder on reads: No adaptive opponent; choices steer the story
Variance1 vs 0
The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe leans harder on variance: Hidden endings to discover.
Optimization2 vs 2
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.