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2010 Xbox

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.

What defines Dance Central:

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

The closest matches for Dance Central are DJ Hero 2, Guitar Hero: Van Halen and Just Dance 2014. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Dance Central special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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DJ Hero 2

97 %

2010 PlayStationXbox

  • Gameplay comes before story
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
  • Co-op or multiplayer

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

Gameplay comes before story

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.

Just Dance 2014

Bright, upbeat tone

A motion-controlled dance game where you copy on-screen choreography and score points for accuracy. Great for parties, with the online World Dance Floor mode and second-screen support.

Just Dance 3

Bright, upbeat tone

An energetic dance game where you copy on-screen choreography solo or with up to four people. Packed with songs, unlockables and mashups, it's built for party nights.

DJ Hero

Bright, upbeat tone

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.

Just Dance 2015

Bright, upbeat tone

An energetic dance game where you mimic choreographies to chart hits, ideal for parties and family nights. The Community Remix feature lets players create their own routines for others to dance.

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.

Just Dance 2016

Bright, upbeat tone

A family-friendly dance game where you copy choreographies to chart hits, using your smartphone as a controller. Great for party nights with friends, with the Just Dance Unlimited streaming service adding more songs.

Audition Online

Gameplay comes before story

A free-to-play online dance rhythm game where you hit keys in time with the music, compete against other players, and dress up your avatar with fashion items. The social side is a big part of the appeal.

Rock Band 2

Gameplay comes before story

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.

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