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2005 PlayStation

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.

What defines Guitar Hero:

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

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DJ Hero 2

97 %

2010 PlayStationXbox

  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
  • Gameplay comes before story
  • 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.

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.

Dance Central 2

Bright, upbeat tone

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

Bright, upbeat tone

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.

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.

Rock Band 3

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

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.

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.

Taiko no Tatsujin: Drum 'n' Fun!

Bright, upbeat tone

A rhythm game where you drum along to pop, anime and classical songs, solo or in lively matches with friends. The Switch version adds motion controls and unlockable characters.

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