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Both lean on execution about the same (4 vs 4). Biggest difference: variance (4 vs 3) - World seeds and loot drops randomized.

Both lean on execution about the same (4 vs 4). Biggest difference: reads (0 vs 1) - No meaningful adaptive opponent; co-op is cooperative

Both lean on execution about the same (4 vs 4). Biggest difference: reads (0 vs 1) - NPCs follow scripted patrol routes, not adaptive modelling

Both lean on execution about the same (4 vs 4). Biggest difference: variance (4 vs 3) - First-run surprises until the island is mapped

Both lean on execution about the same (4 vs 4). Biggest difference: variance (4 vs 3) - Survivor AI pathing and zombie crowds add run noise

Both lean on execution about the same (4 vs 4). Biggest difference: reads (0 vs 1) - Solo and co-op PvE throughout; no adaptive opponent

Both lean on execution about the same (4 vs 4). Biggest difference: reads (0 vs 1) - All enemies scripted; no adaptive AI opponent

Both lean on variance about the same (4 vs 4). Biggest difference: execution (4 vs 3) - Real-time optional combat mode adds positioning pressure over pure turn-based

Both lean on reads about the same (0 vs 0). Biggest difference: execution (4 vs 5) - Break Arts timing and chain management require active engagement

Both lean on execution about the same (4 vs 4). Biggest difference: variance (4 vs 2) - Some loot and crit RNG

Both lean on variance about the same (4 vs 4). Biggest difference: execution (4 vs 2) - Pseudo-turn-based d20 combat removes all twitch; timing aids exist but minor

Both lean on execution about the same (4 vs 4). Biggest difference: variance (4 vs 2) - Mimics and resource spawns randomized.