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2009 PlayStationXbox

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.

What defines Guitar Hero 5:

  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
  • Co-op or multiplayer
  • Challenging difficulty

The closest matches for Guitar Hero 5 are Guitar Hero World Tour, Rock Band 2 and Rock Band 4. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Guitar Hero 5 special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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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.

Rock Band 4

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A music rhythm game where you play famous rock songs as a band using plastic instruments and vocals. It shines in couch co-op with friends, with difficulty levels from relaxed to demanding.

Guitar Hero: Smash Hits

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

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

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

The rhythm game classic where you play along to rock songs on a guitar-shaped controller. Precise timing, rock-star fantasy and a strong soundtrack drive the fun, especially with friends.

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.

DJ Hero 2

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

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.

Rock Band

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

Rock Band has you and friends play guitar, bass, drums and vocals on plastic instruments, hitting notes in time to famous rock songs. The fun comes from playing together as a band in the living room.

Green Day: Rock Band

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A rhythm game played with plastic instruments, devoted entirely to Green Day's punk rock. Play the band's hits solo or with friends as a full band, alongside virtual versions of the members.

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.

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