Void Bastards

Both lean on execution about the same (4 vs 4). Biggest difference: optimization (7 vs 8) - Build crafting between waves is the core loop.

Both lean on execution about the same (4 vs 4). Biggest difference: reads (0 vs 1) - RNG-driven animatronics, not adaptive opponents

Both lean on execution about the same (4 vs 4). Biggest difference: optimization (7 vs 6) - barricade economy and routing are learnable

Both lean on reads about the same (0 vs 0). Biggest difference: execution (4 vs 5) - Third-person shooting and dodge rolls require real aim and timing

Both lean on reads about the same (0 vs 0). Biggest difference: execution (4 vs 3) - Real-time squad combat has marginal positioning skill ceiling

Both lean on reads about the same (0 vs 0). Biggest difference: execution (4 vs 3) - Clicking and dodging are light; gear carries you.

Both lean on reads about the same (0 vs 0). Biggest difference: execution (4 vs 3) - Combat is forgiving; stealth and swings need modest timing

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

Both lean on execution about the same (4 vs 4). Biggest difference: reads (0 vs 1) - The creature reacts to noise but follows proximity rules, not player modelling

Both lean on execution about the same (4 vs 4). Biggest difference: variance (6 vs 5) - Seeds, chest rolls and item drops shape every run

Both lean on reads about the same (0 vs 0). Biggest difference: execution (4 vs 3) - Climbing and dodge timing are forgiving