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Games like DJ Hero

2009PlayStation, Xbox

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.

  • Strong soundtrack
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
  • Lavish presentation
  • Fast pace

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In short: Games like DJ Hero

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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Best match

Guitar Hero II

100 %Match

2006PEGI 12PlayStation, Xbox

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

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.

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Guitar Hero: Smash Hits

Strong soundtrack

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 5

Strong soundtrack

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.

Rock Band 2

Strong soundtrack

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.

Guitar Hero: Van Halen

Strong soundtrack

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.

Dance Central 2

Strong soundtrack

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

Strong soundtrack

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

Strong soundtrack

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

Strong soundtrack

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.

Rock Band

Strong soundtrack

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.

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