Every Guitar Hero game, in release order
There are 16 main Guitar Hero games, from Guitar Hero (2005) to Guitar Hero Live (2015).
1 rating from the Tier community across the series.
Start with Guitar Hero (2005), the first game in the series.
Guitar Hero II (2006) is the highest-rated entry, with a critic score of 92/100.
How many Guitar Hero games are there?
There are 16 main Guitar Hero games, from Guitar Hero (2005) to Guitar Hero Live (2015). Updated November 2026.
In what order should I play Guitar Hero?
Play the main Guitar Hero games in release order: Guitar Hero (2005), Guitar Hero II (2006), Guitar Hero Encore: Rocks the 80s (2007), Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock (2007), Guitar Hero: On Tour (2008), Guitar Hero: Aerosmith (2008), Guitar Hero World Tour (2008), Guitar Hero On Tour: Decades (2008), Guitar Hero: Metallica (2009), Guitar Hero On Tour: Modern Hits (2009), …. The highest-rated entry is Guitar Hero II (2006), a common starting point for newcomers.
What is the latest Guitar Hero game?
The latest Guitar Hero game is Guitar Hero Live, released in 2015.