Guitar Hero Aerosmith is a music-based game where players take on the role of Aerosmith's lead singer, Steven Tyler. The game follows an original storyline that explores the band's journey to stardom and their struggles with fame.
Gameplay revolves around playing songs from Aerosmith's extensive discography on a guitar-like controller. Players must press the corresponding buttons in time with the music to score points. As players progress through the levels, the difficulty increases, requiring faster times and more accurate button presses. The game also features special moves and power chords that can be used to boost scores or overcome obstacles.