Similarities in LoZ and Supermario64

[ZeldaDungeon]

Both games you rescue a princess.
Bowser - Ganon.
Coins - Rupees
Mario's hats - Link's tunics
Different Castles - Different Temples
Boo - Poes
Lakitu (camera man who follows you around) - Navi
Monty Mole - Deku Scrub
Piranha Flowers - Deku Baba

 

[MW7]

Good list- the first thing that popped into my mind was nonlinearity since I thought you meant the original Legend of Zelda. Super Mario 64 was super nonlinear, and you could complete any combination of 70 stars to finish the game. You had a ton of options and could skip several levels entirely if you wanted.

 

[guapo2003]

Seeing as how they were both created by the same guy then it makes perfect sense why they would have similiarities. Plus don't forget the whole "L is Rea 2401l" tablet that is in both games.