Clone Hero is a free, community-driven rhythm game inspired by the Guitar Hero franchise. It allows players to use guitar controllers, keyboards, or standard gamepads to play along to thousands of custom songs created by the community. With an ever-growing library of user-made charts, Clone Hero has become the go-to platform for rhythm game enthusiasts worldwide.
What Are Clone Hero Custom Songs?
Custom songs (also called “charts”) are user-created tracks that can be downloaded and played in Clone Hero. Unlike official Guitar Hero releases, these charts are made by the community and cover virtually every genre and artist imaginable. From classic rock anthems to modern pop hits, anime soundtracks to video game OSTs, the variety is staggering.
Where to Find Clone Hero Songs
The best sources for downloading Clone Hero custom songs include:
- Chorus – The largest searchable database of Clone Hero charts, with thousands of songs indexed and easy filtering by artist, album, or charter
- Clone Hero Spreadsheet – A community-maintained Google Sheets document cataloguing curated song packs and setlists
- Reddit (r/CloneHero) – The subreddit regularly features new chart releases, pack announcements, and download links
- Discord servers – Several dedicated Clone Hero Discord communities share charts and organise charting events
How to Install Custom Songs
Adding custom songs to Clone Hero is straightforward:
- Download the song chart (usually a .zip or .rar file)
- Extract the files to reveal the song folder containing notes.chart (or notes.mid), song.ogg, and album.png
- Move the entire song folder into your Clone Hero Songs directory (typically Documents/Clone Hero/Songs)
- Launch Clone Hero and scan for new songs from the settings menu
- The new track will appear in your song library ready to play
Best Clone Hero Song Packs
Some of the most popular community song packs include:
- Anti Hero – A massive pack featuring expertly charted songs across multiple genres
- Guitar Hero series rips – Complete setlists from every official Guitar Hero game, converted for Clone Hero
- Rock Band conversions – Full Rock Band libraries adapted for Clone Hero play
- CSC Monthly Packs – The Charter Showcase Community releases monthly themed packs of high-quality charts
Tips for Getting Started
If you are new to Clone Hero, start with easier difficulty charts and work your way up. A USB guitar controller from Guitar Hero or Rock Band provides the most authentic experience, but a keyboard works perfectly well for learning. The Clone Hero community is welcoming to newcomers, so do not hesitate to ask for help on Reddit or Discord.
