8 More Games To Jam Out Too!
The Guitar Hero series has been a mainstay in the rhythm game genre for years, and its memories will stay with players for a long time to come. From its plastic peripherals to its catchy music selections, this game allowed players to channel their inner rock stars with friends and family.
- Rock Band 4
- Dance Dance Revolution: X-Dance
- Just Dance 2016
- Guitar Hero 5
- Rock Band 4 Deluxe
- Just Dance 2017
- The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim – Special Edition (PS4)
- Guitar Hero 6
We’ve added a link to our full thoughts on each game we’ve reviewed so you can check out what we think about it and see if it’s something you want to invest your time in.
If you’re looking for a game that is similar to Guitar Hero, we recommend checking out these 8 games. ..
Loud
Loud is an arcade rhythm game that follows the journey of a bedridden girl who dreams of becoming a famed guitarist. This game spans twelve different levels, each with its own rock-inspired track. ..
Loud is a rhythm game that forces players to press buttons in time with the music. As you play through the game, you’ll unlock new outfits and guitars for the protagonist. Unfortunately, Loud’s music library isn’t as extensive as Guitar Hero’s. ..
The game has a lot of the same elements as other rhythm games, but it can feel a bit repetitive in form and style. While the gameplay can be fast-paced and rhythmical, there are some occasions where the game doesn’t process your button presses, causing you to miss certain notes that’ll hamper your score. Issues aside, this is an enjoyable indie game with a straightforward narrative and fun gameplay mechanics.
Rock Band
Rock Band was EA’s answer to Activision’s Guitar Hero. Rock Band featured licensed music, game modes, and peripherals for people to try out. This game allowed players to take on a role of a guitarist, vocalist, drummer, keyboardist, and others.
In the early days of Rock Band, players needed to be well-timed with button presses in order to keep up with the music. The game had different colored indicators that corresponded with the notes onscreen. The music would soar down a panel similar to Guitar Hero and have bonus notes where players could gain extra points. In later collaborations, some famous bands were added to Rock Band, making it even more popular.
The collaboration between iconic rock bands and the PlayStation 2 and Xbox 360 helped push more units. Unfortunately, Rock Band and Guitar Hero haven’t been able to bring new installments to their beloved series for a while. If you have a PlayStation 2 or Xbox 360 lying around, I’d recommend picking up a copy of the Rock Band games along with their respective peripherals.
Donkey Konga (Series)
Nintendo wanted to dip their toes into the rhythm game craze spawned from titles like Dance Dance Revolution and Guitar Hero. Enter Donkey Konga, a rhythm game developed by Namco and published by Nintendo. Like Guitar Hero, this game came with a set of bongos for players to use. Donkey Konga was met with mixed reviews from critics, who found it to be too easy or too difficult. However, it was a commercial success, selling over two million copies worldwide. ..
Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D features 30+ new tracks, 20 of which were added in the final game over the previous two. The music and visuals are improved from the previous games, but gameplay remains similar. ..
Many people found the bongos to be fun and catchy, but others found the game to be obnoxious and unenjoyable. This is because most of the tracks included in the game featured real-life anthems and nursery rhymes. The bongos themselves are not very Nintendo-themed, which may have contributed to this.
Donkey Konga and its sequels are great games for the Nintendo Game Cube.
Dance Dance Revolution (Series)
Dance Dance Revolution is a popular rhythm game that revolutionized the genre. This game includes many iconic tracks from famous musicians and features an iconic gameplay formula that got everyone from ballroom dancers to gamers moving their bodies.
This is a game that lets you experience music in a unique way. You choose a song and watch it play out before your eyes. The gameplay involves you choosing a direction and witnessing the simulation unfold. Arrows will appear from the bottom and work their way to the top of the screen.
Dance Dance Revolution is a popular rhythm game that has helped promote physical fitness and show that people can become active while playing video games. ..
There are many machines that look and feel like Dance Dance Revolution in restaurants and bars these days. If you ever find one, definitely give it a try. ..
Beat Saber
Guitar Hero and Rock Band have been around for years, but there are many new titles released today that aim to deliver the same fun and excitement. Beat Saber feels like a modernized take on the Guitar Hero series. This is a VR game with incredible replay value, smooth controls, and gameplay that’ll make you sweat.
In this game, you will slash your way through different notes as they come flying at your screens. This is a game that requires you to utilize your body to the fullest. Unlike Guitar Hero, fans will achieve an exceptional workout while playing this game. For those not wanting to lose oxygen, the game offers a variety of difficulty modes to make things less taxing on your body.
The game has been a great success since its release in 2018. Fans of games with mods will love Beat Saber. The game presents players with multiple opportunities to tailor the game in their favor, be it graphically or gameplay-wise. If you’re not a fan of traditional gaming, I’d recommend playing Beat Saber.
PaRappa The Rapper
PaRappa The Rapper is one of PlayStation’s well-loved mascots. Not only is he a musical genius, but his games attained a worldwide following. It tells a compelling narrative and has colorful characters. Many fans are still clamoring for PlayStation to release a follow-up to 2001’s PaRappa The Rapper 2. ..
In this game, players control PaRappa who must traverse through six stages by rapping. The game presents players with a bar that showcases symbols. Players must make PaRappa rap in response to their teacher’s rap by pressing buttons that correlate with the teacher’s line delivery.
Players can earn ranks in PaRappa the Rapper by playing levels and clearing them. The player can lose rank if they fall below a certain rank, but they can replay levels to regain their rank.
This is a game that challenges you but is rewarding to complete. If you’re curious to see what other games were made during the late 90s and early 2000s era of gaming, check out PaRappa the Rapper.
Taiko no Tatsujin: Drum ‘n’ Fun!
Taiko no Tatsujin: Drum ‘n’ Fun is a rhythm game that operates similarly to the Donkey Konga series. You use two drumsticks to play the game, and as one can tell, this is another game that requires excellent precision and rhythm. ..
The music notes in a stage are red and blue. The red notes represent the drum’s face while the blue notes represent its rim. Playing the correct note as each one reaches the timeline’s end builds up your Soul Gauge. The stage is cleared when the gauge reaches a certain point.
Nintendo Switch players can enjoy this title with a controller or through the Nintendo Switch’s joy-cons. However, most customers argue that it is best to experience it with the given peripherals for immersive reasons. This game offers some competitive play where you can challenge friends online. Its track list is well-varied as many of the songs come from popular Nintendo and indie games.
This drum-based rhythm game is perfect for anyone looking for a fun and exciting way to spend their time. Taiko no Tatsujin: Drum ‘n’ Fun is a great game that will keep you entertained for hours on end.
Rocksmith Remastered: 2014 Edition
Ubisoft has announced that Rocksmith Remastered is their response to the fans who miss the old days of Guitar Hero and Rock Band. The game follows the same agenda, though. Players can utilize any electric guitar or base guitar to play this game.
Rocksmith is a game that contains about 60+ tracks to play, not including the other tracks that came with its DLC package. Rocksmith’s gameplay holds stronger educational value than Guitar Hero or Rock Band. Instead of strumming specific notes at timely intervals, you must time fret and string combos with accuracy.
Rocksmith Remastered offers some excellent exercises and options that’ll help you progress. Some examples include removing notes from a song that overwhelms you or teaching you the importance of each string through color coding. Rocksmith Remastered is a phenomenal rhythm game that transforms you into a better guitar player after several weeks and months of practice.
- Guitar Hero 5
- Rock Band 4
- Dance Dance Revolution: All-Star Edition
- Just Dance 2016
- Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
- Forza Horizon 4
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