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2010 PlayStationXbox

Rock Band 3 lets you play as a band with guitar, bass, drums, vocals and, for the first time, keyboards, solo or with friends. It's all about precise rhythm timing across a huge song library, with a career mode and Pro modes that teach real instrument skills.

What defines Rock Band 3:

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

The closest matches for Rock Band 3 are Guitar Hero World Tour, Guitar Hero 5 and Band Hero. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Rock Band 3 special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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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.

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.

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: 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.

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.

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.

Green Day: Rock Band

Co-op or multiplayer

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.

Guitar Hero II

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

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.

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.

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