We already published the list of best Xbox 360 games of all time, now it’s time to discover the best Xbox 360 dance/music/rhythm games of all time.
With amazing titles available, the Xbox 360 definitely has a great library of dance/music/rhythm games.
So, if you’re a fan of both the Xbox 360 and dance/music/rhythm games, there’s a chance you’ll like this list.
And some of you may already know some of the games mentioned in this list.
#25. Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock
- Release Data: Neversoft Entertainment/Activision, 2010
- Genre: Action » Rhythm » Music
For people who already own Guitar Hero 5, Warriors of Rock doesn’t add a whole lot beyond a new setlist and some gimmicks.
Yet it’s impossible to deny how much fun this game can be, and with more than 90 songs to choose from, there are hours of entertainment in Warriors of Rock.
#24. Just Dance 4
- Release Data: Ubisoft, 2012
- Genre: Action » Rhythm » Dancing
If there’s anything bad to be said about Just Dance 4, it’s that there’s not much new here.
However, if all you want is to have one hell of a fun, energetic, and hilarious time, there really is no party quite like a Just Dance 4 party.
#23. Def Jam Rapstar
- Release Data: 4mm Games/Konami, 2010
- Genre: Action » Rhythm » Music
The censorship is annoying, and hurts the game more than the developers would like to admit.
But even that can’t change the fact that it’s a fun game, pure and simple.
All in all, if you’re a hip hop fan, get this game.
#22. Zero D Beat Drop
- Release Data: Cyclone Zero/Arc System Works, 2009
- Genre: Action » Rhythm » Music
The ability to analyze your own music and wrap the gameplay around it makes 0-D Beat Drop a standout puzzle music game on Xbox Live Arcade.
It definitely borrows a lot from similar games but the demanding rhythmic component here makes the end result unique.
Fans of falling-shape puzzlers like Puyo Puyo or games like Lumines should definitely try this one.
#21. Green Day: Rock Band
- Release Data: Harmonix Music Systems/MTV Games, 2010
- Genre: Action » Rhythm » Music
The difference between this game and The Beatles version is, this game breaks up Green Day’s history into three larger chunks represented by three venues.
Overall, Green Day: Rock Band is a must-have for fans of the band and Rock Band.
Even if you’re not the biggest fan, there are some great tracks here you’ll want to add to your collection.
#20. Rocksmith
- Release Data: Ubisoft, 2011
- Genre: Action » Rhythm » Music
Rocksmith is an impressive learning tool disguised as an entertaining game.
The interface isn’t always clear, but Rocksmith really does bridge the gap between guitar game and learning to play a real guitar, and you can have a lot of fun while you’re using it.
#19. Rock Band Blitz
- Release Data: Harmonix Music Systems, 2012
- Genre: Action » Rhythm » Music
Rock Band Blitz is great.
The core gameplay will keep you switching and tapping like a madman, and the inability to fail allows anyone to get excited and enjoy the experience.
However, if you don’t care about high scores, Rock Band Blitz might be an obsession that passes you by as there’s no real draw for solo players.
#18. Just Dance 2014
- Release Data: Ubisoft, 2013
- Genre: Action » Rhythm » Dancing
Just Dance 2014 exerts no pressure, and demands no skill.
It just invites you to have fun with it, whoever you are and whatever music you like.
It’s wildly silly, creative and colorful, and relies on funny memorable choreography to evoke a party atmosphere that puts everyone at ease.
#17. Band Hero
- Release Data: Neversoft Entertainment/Activision, 2009
- Genre: Action » Rhythm » Music
Like Guitar Hero 5, Band Hero is a well put together, robust rhythm game.
There’s a lot of good stuff here, unless, of course, you already own Guitar Hero 5.
But if you’re looking for more songs or interested to see what this plastic video game rock craze is all about, Band Hero is a great option.
#16. Chime
- Release Data: Zoe Mode/Valcon Games, 2010
- Genre: Action » Rhythm » Music
Although it’s a little too modest in size to be classified as revolutionary, Chime is still an incredibly captivating and inventive experience.
Set aside an entire evening for the first time you try the game’s block-building and music-shaping gameplay because you will almost certainly find yourself hooked for many, many hours.
#15. Dance Central
- Release Data: Harmonix Music Systems/MTV Games, 2010
- Genre: Action » Rhythm » Dancing
The broad difficulty spectrum and the intuitive visual prompts mean the only barrier to entry is your own willingness to break a sweat and risk looking less than dignified.
Dance Central may not offer much beyond the opportunity to stand up and dance in front of your television, but this is one invitation you shouldn’t turn down.
#14. Guitar Hero World Tour
- Release Data: Neversoft Entertainment/Activision, 2008
- Genre: Action » Rhythm » Music
Although it’s a great game, as well as a vast improvement over previous series entries, it doesn’t do a whole lot that Rock Band and its sequel haven’t already done.
With that in mind, if you really like Guitar Hero World Tour‘s setlist and you’re interested in creating your own music, you should try this one.
#13. DJ Hero
- Release Data: FreeStyleGames/Activision, 2009
- Genre: Action » Rhythm » Music
In an overcrowded genre of music games, DJ Hero resides at the very top with the best of them.
The original mixes are stunning and scratching the turntable is just as fun as it seems.
It’s not as full-featured as Rock Band 2 or Guitar Hero 5, but the simpler presentation really works in its favor.
#12. Guitar Hero: Metallica
- Release Data: Neversoft Entertainment/Activision, 2009
- Genre: Action » Rhythm » Music
Guitar Hero: Metallica is a great music game, one that has a track list that almost seems like it was written expressly for the purpose of this title.
A lot of care was put into the production to ensure that it is both true to the band and its music, while also offering fans cool insight into the group’s on-goings.
#11. Guitar Hero 5
- Release Data: Neversoft Entertainment/Activision, 2009
- Genre: Action » Rhythm » Music
There have been a lot of Guitar Hero games over the years.
But if you’re going to grab one, Guitar Hero 5 is a good choice.
The accessibility, streamlined presentation, solid note charts, and welcome gameplay improvements make this one of the best Guitar Hero games on the Xbox 360.
#10. Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock
- Release Data: Neversoft Entertainment/RedOctane, 2007
- Genre: Action » Rhythm » Music
Sure, the difficulty can be vexing, but the game never loses that sense of addictiveness, even at the height of its challenge level.
Once you start playing, you’ll be hooked for hours at a time.
Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock might ultimately just be more Guitar Hero, but that’s hardly a bad thing.
#9. Dance Central 2
- Release Data: Harmonix Music Systems/Microsoft Game Studios, 2011
- Genre: Action » Rhythm » Dancing
With the inclusion of multiplayer, Dance Central 2 has become the definitive dance game on the Xbox 360 surpassing its competitors.
Thoughtful and intricate choreography that is still fun but accessible, and a song list that is familiar with a depth of gameplay has made this title both challenging for previous Dance Central converts yet still welcoming for newcomers.
#8. DJ Hero 2
- Release Data: FreeStyleGames/Activision, 2010
- Genre: Action » Rhythm » Music
The mixes are dope, and DJ Hero 2 really brings them to life with gameplay mechanics that create a connection between you and the music.
It lets you enjoy the soundtrack in a variety of ways, building on the electrifying fun of its predecessor to create one of the most exhilarating experiences in the world of rhythm games.
#7. Dance Central 3
- Release Data: Harmonix Music Systems/Microsoft Game Studios, 2012
- Genre: Action » Rhythm » Dancing
Whether you’re looking for a beginner-friendly dance experience, rigorous routines that challenge your skills and help you burn calories, or a terrific party game that gets everyone on their feet and having fun, Dance Central 3 is the best way to turn your living room into a dance floor.
#6. Rocksmith 2014 Edition
- Release Data: Ubisoft, 2013
- Genre: Action » Rhythm » Music
What makes Rocksmith 2014 such a great companion for any guitarist or bassist is its power to incentivize: it’s capable of sparking new passions or rekindling old ones in players of all skill levels via its successful gamification of common guitar-playing techniques.
It’s smooth, flexible, always encouraging, and makes practicing a pleasure rather than a chore.
#5. The Beatles: Rock Band
- Release Data: Harmonix Music Systems/MTV Games, 2009
- Genre: Action » Rhythm » Music
The Beatles: Rock Band doesn’t just let you play the music of one of the greatest bands in history; it knits your band closer together so that you can better experience the camaraderie and excitement of playing in a unified, talented group.
This makes any Beatles session great fun and makes The Beatles: Rock Band something special in the world.
#4. Rock Band
- Release Data: Harmonix Music Systems/MTV Games, 2007
- Genre: Action » Rhythm » Music
All told, Rock Band turns in an absolutely stellar performance.
And it’s not just because of one or two things that it does well while the rest fall by the wayside.
Each individual component of the game is good on its own, but it’s when you put those things together into a collective whole that the game truly shines.
#3. Rock Band 2
- Release Data: Harmonix Music Systems/MTV Games, 2008
- Genre: Action » Rhythm » Music
Rock Band 2 delivers about what you’d expect from a game released just 10 months after its predecessor.
That may be a little underwhelming for people who put their lives on hold for the original, but you’re still left with a fantastic experience that’s unmatched as far as party games go.
#2. Guitar Hero II
- Release Data: Harmonix Music Systems/RedOctane, 2007
- Genre: Action » Rhythm » Music
The track list is gigantic, the multiplayer is a great deal of fun, the practice mode is a godsend, and the downloadable content is sure to give this game an absolute replay value.
If you’ve never had the opportunity to try Guitar Hero before, this is the definitive way to do it.
#1. Rock Band 3
- Release Data: Harmonix Music Systems/MTV Games, 2010
- Genre: Action » Rhythm » Music
Rock Band 3 not only introduces new and exciting things to the world of rhythm games, but it does almost everything better than those that have come before it.
When it comes to accessible, inventive, and immensely entertaining music video games, nobody does it better than Rock Band 3.
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