The Best of Mario's Non-Mainline Games: Multiplayer Mayhem, Genre Bending, and Clever 3D
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New Super Mario Bros. Wii brought chaotic 4-player local multiplayer to the series and is the best of the "New" series.
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Super Paper Mario blended platforming with RPG elements and a unique world-flipping mechanic that gives a new perspective.
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Mario Hoops 3 on 3 was a great handheld basketball game, especially in multiplayer.
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Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope evolved the strategy gameplay in fun ways, with puzzles and quests that make it a must-play.
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Super Mario 3D Land showed off 3DS's 3D by subtly signaling distance and perspective in platforming levels.