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2009PlayStationXbox

A rhythm game where you play a turntable controller to mix mashups, scratch records and work the crossfader between tracks. The fun comes from precise timing and the feeling of being a DJ.

  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
  • Lavish presentation
  • Distinctive, stylised art style

The closest matches for DJ Hero are DJ Hero 2, Guitar Hero II and Guitar Hero 5. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes DJ Hero special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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DJ Hero 2

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2010PlayStationXbox

Brings what grabs you about DJ Hero: combat with precise timing, gameplay over story and a bright tone.

A rhythm game where you use a turntable controller to mix dance, pop and hip-hop hits into live mashups. Vocal modes and DJ battles make it a good fit for party nights.

Guitar Hero II

Linear, curated structure

A rhythm game where you play famous rock songs in time using a guitar-shaped controller. Career, quickplay and multiplayer modes deliver party fun and a steadily climbing challenge.

Guitar Hero 5

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A rhythm game where you play famous rock songs on plastic instruments, solo or as a four-piece band with guitar, bass, drums and vocals. Its party-friendly design lets players drop in and out at any time.

Guitar Hero: Smash Hits

Linear, curated structure

A greatest-hits collection of tracks from the early Guitar Hero games, rebuilt for the full band with guitar, drums and vocals. It is all about rhythm timing and classic rock and metal songs from Nirvana to Slayer.

Guitar Hero: Van Halen

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A rhythm game where you play Van Halen classics and tracks from other rock acts on a guitar controller, including Eddie Van Halen solos. Great for rock fans and party sessions with friends.

Rock Band 2

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

Rock Band 2 lets you play rock songs as a band using plastic guitar, bass, drums and microphone. The fun comes mostly from playing together with friends, with precise rhythm timing and a big song library.

Dance Central 2

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A Kinect dance game where you mimic choreographies to popular songs using your whole body. New additions include voice control and a two-player mode, both cooperative and competitive, with drop-in/drop-out play.

Band Hero

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A pop-flavored Guitar Hero spinoff where you play along to chart hits with plastic instruments and vocals. It shines as a full-band party game with friends and family.

Dance Central

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A Kinect dance game where you use your whole body to copy choreographies to well-known pop, hip-hop and R&B hits. You learn the moves step by step and can perform solo or with friends.

Guitar Hero: Metallica

Linear, curated structure

A rhythm game built around Metallica's career and songs, where you hit notes in time on a plastic guitar. Play solo or with friends on guitar, bass, drums and vocals as you rock through metal classics.

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