Casual · 2009
Band Hero
Band Hero is a spinoff video game as part of the Guitar Hero series of music rhythm games, released by Activision on November 3, 2009, for the PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Wii and Nintendo DS consoles. The game is structurally similar to Guitar Hero 5, and supports full band play (lead and bass guitar,…
Key facts
- Released
- 3 November 2009
- Genre
- Casual
- Game modes
- Solo · Multiplayer · Couch
- Platforms
- PlayStation · Xbox · Nintendo
- Studio
- Neversoft Entertainment, Vicarious Visions
- Publisher
- Activision
- Critics
- Critics 76/100
Where to buy
Why play it
- A 2009 classic that aged well
- "With friends" vibe
- Just right for a weekend
Frequently asked questions
Can you play Band Hero with friends?
Yes: Band Hero can be played solo, together on one screen and in competitive multiplayer.
What platforms is Band Hero on?
Band Hero is available on PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo.
Is Band Hero a good game?
Critics give it Critics 76/100.
What games are like Band Hero?
In the same spirit: Guitar Hero 5, Guitar Hero World Tour and Guitar Hero: On Tour.



