Guitar Hero (Series) Alternatives for Linux

Guitar Hero is not available for Linux but there are some alternatives that runs on Linux with similar functionality. The best Linux alternative is osu!, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 10 alternatives to Guitar Hero and seven of them are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to Guitar Hero are Frets on Fire, Clone Hero, FoFiX and Bemuse: Beat, Music, Sequence.

Guitar Hero alternatives are mainly Music Games but may also be Music Production Apps. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Guitar Hero.

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osu!
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Free • Open Source
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24 osu! alternatives
osu! is a rhythm game based on the gameplay of a variety of popular commercial rhythm games. While aiming to keep authentic gameplay and scoring, osu! increases the epic factor through online rankings, multiplayer, replay exchange, and a huge community following.
- - osu! is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & iPhone alternative to Guitar Hero.
- - osu! is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Guitar Hero.
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osu! Features
1. Ad-freeosu! doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
2. Moddableosu! can be modified through the installation of external mods.
Free to play
Built-in editor
Web based platform
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Most users think osu! is a great Guitar Hero alternative.
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not about a musical instrument, just shares rhythm
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Frets on Fire
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Free • Open Source
Music Game
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25 Frets on Fire alternatives
Frets on Fire is a game of musical skill and fast fingers. The aim of the game is to play guitar with the keyboard as accurately as possible.
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Discontinued
The last version (1.3.110) was released in November 2008.

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Most users think Frets on Fire is a great Guitar Hero alternative.
Clone Hero
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Free • Proprietary
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29 Clone Hero alternatives
Clone Hero is a free rhythm game, which can be played with any 5 or 6 button guitar controller, Game Controllers, or just your standard computer keyboard. Download the game, copy your song charts into the song folder and enjoy hours of fun!.
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Clone Hero Features
1. Endless gameplayClone Hero offers at least one game mode that allows you to play indefinitely.
Guitar support
Comments about Clone Hero as a Alternative to Guitar Hero
Almost everyone thinks Clone Hero is a great Guitar Hero alternative.
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it supports all guitar hero songs, plays similarly, allows custom songs
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FoFiX
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Free • Open Source
Music Game
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13 FoFiX alternatives
A free Guitar Hero/RockBand-like game MOD, forked from Frets on Fire and developped by British fans.
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FoFiX Features
1. PortableFoFiX can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
Free to play
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Bemuse: Beat, Music, Sequence
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Free • Proprietary
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Online
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15 Bemuse: Beat, Music, Sequence alternatives
Bemuse is a Japanese guitar hero/DJ hero like game. It is an online web-based rhythm game that has controller support. This game also supports BMS's.
- - Bemuse: Beat, Music, Sequence is the most popular Web-based alternative to Guitar Hero.
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Bemuse: Beat, Music, Sequence Features
1. Controller SupportBemuse: Beat, Music, Sequence supports the use of a controller (XBOX, PlayStation, etc.).
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McOsu
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Free • Open Source
Music Game
Windows
Linux
20 McOsu alternatives
A free open-source circle-clicking rhythm game practice client for osu! beatmaps with Virtual Reality support. McOsu is developed separately from and has no direct affiliation with osu! or ppy Pty Ltd.
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McOsu Features
Free to play
VR Mode
Quaver
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Free • Open Source
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20 Quaver alternatives
Quaver is a community-driven and open-source competitive rhythm game with two game modes and online leaderboards. Create your own maps or challenge the world in online multiplayer matches.
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Quaver Features
In-game editor
Community-based
Rhythm editor