head to head
vs
The Vanishing of Ethan CartervsTravellin Cats in Jingle Jam
The Vanishing of Ethan Carter leans Optimization (Light / Casual); Travellin Cats in Jingle Jam leans Variance (Light / Casual).
The Vanishing of Ethan CarterTravellin Cats in Jingle Jam
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.
Variance2 vs 3
Travellin Cats in Jingle Jam leans harder on variance: Cat positions are hidden until spotted
Optimization3 vs 3
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.