Massing Effect vs. Marios Galaxies

I have been playing these two games lately. They both have quite similar concepts but go about them in different ways. Here are the ways they are similar and the ways they are different.

Things in common

-Both Marios and Sheperd have to accomplish tasks
-Both Marios and Sheperd aren't afraid to punch if necessary
-They both need to explore the galaxy, landing on planets and killing and/or collecting items
-They both enjoy money
-They both travel said galaxies by means of as-of-yet undiscovered and/or not understood technologies (by humans I mean)
-Both games feature save functions
-Both games have great graphics

Things not in common

-Marios doesn't use guns or magic like Sheperd, rather, he uses jumping and chance power-up items he finds
-Marios doesn't have a level-up function; ability levels remain constant
-Sheperd may or may not be a man; Marios is always a man
-Sheperd hates going down tubes, Marios loves it
-Sheperd can't jump. Marios can, duh!
-Sheperd comes on the XBox 360 Degrees system, Marios comes on the Wiii

I have to catch the train now but I'll be updating this list as I think of more! Add some in the comments if you think of them, too.