Super Mario 3D World:

• Multiplayer Madness: Playable with up to four players, each controlling a different character (Mario, Luigi, Peach, or Toad). Cooperative multiplayer allows players to work together to navigate levels, defeat enemies, and collect power-ups.
• Cat Mario: Introduced the Cat Mario power-up, which lets characters climb walls and scratch enemies.
• Varied Levels: Features diverse levels with a mix of traditional 2D and 3D platforming elements, along with unique challenges and puzzles.
• Champion's Road: A notoriously difficult level that serves as the ultimate challenge for skilled players.
• Clear Pipes and Platforming: The game introduces clear pipes that Mario and other characters can travel through, adding new gameplay mechanics.

Bowser's Fury:

• Open-World Exploration: Unlike the linear levels of "Super Mario 3D World," "Bowser's Fury" offers an open-world environment called Lake Lapcat. Players can freely explore this area, finding secrets and completing challenges.
• Dynamic Weather: The game features a dynamic weather system, with changes affecting gameplay and environment.
• Giant Cat Mario: Mario can transform into a giant cat-like creature called Giga Cat Mario to battle the massive Fury Bowser.
• Cooperative Play: While "Bowser's Fury" can be played solo, a second player can join in as Bowser Jr., assisting Mario in various ways such as attacking enemies or revealing secrets.
• Bowser's Fury: A unique mechanic where Bowser periodically transforms into a giant, enraged version of himself, altering the landscape and presenting new challenges for Mario to overcome.
• Kitten Coins and Challenges: Players can collect Cat Shines, similar to Power Stars in other Mario games, by completing various challenges scattered throughout the world.