Submerged

Both lean on execution about the same (1 vs 1). Biggest difference: variance (0 vs 1) - Fixed puzzles, fully visible

Both lean on reads about the same (0 vs 0). Biggest difference: execution (1 vs 2) - Gentle platforming with no fail state

Both lean on reads about the same (0 vs 0). Biggest difference: execution (1 vs 2) - Platforming and mini-games add light motor demands

Both lean on optimization about the same (3 vs 3). Biggest difference: execution (1 vs 3) - Very forgiving platforming

Both lean on reads about the same (0 vs 0). Biggest difference: optimization (3 vs 5) - Character-ability gating drives collectible completion

Both lean on reads about the same (0 vs 0). Biggest difference: execution (1 vs 3) - Floppy kicks and hops, gently imprecise

Both lean on reads about the same (0 vs 0). Biggest difference: optimization (3 vs 5) - Boat layout and crafting loops reward planning.

Both lean on reads about the same (0 vs 0). Biggest difference: optimization (3 vs 5) - Fuel management and ship-routine efficiency are the game

Both lean on reads about the same (0 vs 0). Biggest difference: execution (1 vs 2) - Very low difficulty, AI allies carry fights

Both lean on reads about the same (0 vs 0). Biggest difference: execution (1 vs 3) - Deathless design removes nearly all pressure

Both lean on reads about the same (0 vs 0). Biggest difference: execution (1 vs 3) - Easygoing main game; EX mode adds modest demands

Both lean on execution about the same (1 vs 1). Biggest difference: variance (0 vs 1) - Minor environmental discoveries.