Game series
Every Guitar Hero game, in release order
The 16 Guitar Hero games in the Tier catalog, from 2005 to 2015, in release order.
1 ratings from the Tier community across the series.
Where to start
Start with Guitar Hero (2005), the first game in the series.
Guitar Hero II is the highest-rated entry, with a critic score of 92/100.
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Guitar Hero
91
/100
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02
Guitar Hero II
92
/100
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03
Guitar Hero Encore: Rocks the 80s
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04
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Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock
84
/100
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05
Guitar Hero: On Tour
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06
Guitar Hero: Aerosmith
64
/100
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07
Guitar Hero World Tour
82
/100
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08
Guitar Hero On Tour: Decades
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09
Guitar Hero: Metallica
85
/100
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10
Guitar Hero On Tour: Modern Hits
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11
Guitar Hero: Smash Hits
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12
Guitar Hero 5
81
/100
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13
Band Hero
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14
Guitar Hero: Van Halen
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15
Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock
73
/100
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16
Guitar Hero Live
81
/100
FAQ
How many Guitar Hero games are there?
The Tier catalog lists 16 Guitar Hero games, released between 2005 and 2015. Updated September 2026.
In what order should I play Guitar Hero?
This page lists every Guitar Hero game in release order, which is the order the story and the mechanics were built in. The series opens with Guitar Hero (2005). The highest-rated entry is Guitar Hero II, a common starting point for newcomers.