Element TD 2

Both lean on execution about the same (2 vs 2). Otherwise the profiles match closely.

Both lean on reads about the same (1 vs 1). Biggest difference: execution (2 vs 1) - Menu-driven, no mechanical bar

Both lean on execution about the same (2 vs 2). Biggest difference: variance (2 vs 3) - fog of war and event triggers hide some state

Both lean on execution about the same (2 vs 2). Biggest difference: reads (1 vs 2) - AI opponents are scripted, minor prediction

Both lean on execution about the same (2 vs 2). Biggest difference: reads (1 vs 0) - Guest behaviour follows fixed preference scripts

Both lean on variance about the same (2 vs 2). Biggest difference: execution (2 vs 1) - Point-and-click planning; pause anytime.

Both lean on reads about the same (1 vs 1). Biggest difference: execution (2 vs 1) - Turn-based combat removes any physical ceiling

Both lean on reads about the same (1 vs 1). Biggest difference: execution (2 vs 1) - pausable, no twitch

Both lean on execution about the same (2 vs 2). Biggest difference: reads (1 vs 0) - Wave compositions are fixed and previewable

Both lean on execution about the same (2 vs 2). Biggest difference: reads (1 vs 0) - Guards follow fixed schedules, not adaptation

Both lean on variance about the same (2 vs 2). Biggest difference: execution (2 vs 1) - Mouse-driven building, no pressure

Both lean on execution about the same (2 vs 2). Biggest difference: variance (2 vs 3) - Hidden rolls and loot tables