head to head
vs
Trials of ManavsValheim
Trials of Mana leans Optimization (Pure Optimization); Valheim leans Optimization (Pure Optimization).
Trials of ManaValheim
Axis by axis
Execution5 vs 4
Trials of Mana leans harder on execution: Real-time character swapping and attack timing matter
Reads0 vs 0
Even - both lean on reads about the same.
Variance3 vs 2
Trials of Mana leans harder on variance: Random class-change bonus stats and item drops add some variance
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.