The Tomb Raider series has captivated gamers worldwide with its thrilling adventures and the iconic protagonist, Lara Croft, who fearlessly explores ancient ruins and tombs. As Lara overcomes numerous challenges, she has secured her place among the most revered video game characters.
With a new Tomb Raider game currently in development at Crystal Dynamics, fans eagerly anticipate the next chapter in Lara's journey. To help newcomers and seasoned fans alike, we've compiled a chronological list of all Tomb Raider games, allowing you to embark on your spelunking adventure from the very beginning.
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How Many Tomb Raider Games Are There?
As of 2025, there are a total of 20 Tomb Raider games, divided into three distinct timelines: the Original Saga, the Legend of Tomb Raider, and the Survivor Trilogy. These timelines offer varied narratives and different takes on Lara and her companions.
Out of these, 14 games were released for home consoles, with 6 also available on handheld portable consoles, and another 6 on mobile devices. Stand-alone titles such as Tomb Raider: The Prophecy, Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light, Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris, Lara Croft Go, Lara Croft: Relic Run, and Tomb Raider Reloaded are excluded from the following lists.
Which Tomb Raider Should You Play First?
If you're new to the franchise in 2025, we recommend starting with the 2013 Tomb Raider reboot. This marks the beginning of the "Survivor" trilogy, which leads up to the most recent mainline game, 2018's Shadow of the Tomb Raider.
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Tomb Raider Games in Chronological Order
For those wishing to experience the Tomb Raider saga in chronological order, it's essential to understand the three different timelines you can explore:
- Original Saga Timeline
- Legend of Tomb Raider Timeline
- Survivor Trilogy Timeline
First Timeline - Original Saga
1. Tomb Raider (1996)
The inaugural Tomb Raider game follows Lara as she's commissioned by Jacquelin Natla to recover the Scion of Atlantis. After collecting all three fragments worldwide, Lara faces betrayal by Natla and must confront her on a monster-filled volcanic island.
Available on: PlayStation, iOS, Android, Mac OS | IGN’s Tomb Raider Review
2. Tomb Raider: The Curse of the Sword (2001)
This Game Boy Color exclusive sequel sees Lara hunting a mystical sword to prevent the resurrection of Madame Paveau, who aims to enslave the world with dark magic.
Available on: Game Boy Color | IGN’s Curse of the Sword Review
3. Tomb Raider II (1997)
Lara embarks on a quest for the Dagger of Xian, which can transform its wielder into a dragon. Her rival, cult leader Marco Bartoli, seeks the same power.
Available on: PC, iOS, Android, PlayStation, Mac OS | IGN’s Tomb Raider II Review
4. Tomb Raider III (1998)
Lara's mission is to secure the Infada Stone, one of four artifacts from a meteorite, before Dr. Willard can use them to mutate the planet.
Available on: PC, PlayStation, Mac OS | IGN’s Tomb Raider III Review
5. Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation (1999)
Unknowingly releasing the Egyptian god Set, Lara must summon Horus with the help of Semerkhet to save Cairo from chaos.
Available on: PlayStation, Mac OS, PC, Dreamcast | IGN’s The Last Revelation Review
6. Tomb Raider: Chronicles (2000)
Following the ambiguous ending of The Last Revelation, Lara's friends share tales of her past adventures, from Rome's catacombs to haunted islands, solidifying her legacy.
Available on: PlayStation, PC, Mac OS, Dreamcast | IGN’s Tomb Raider: Chronicles Review
7. Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness (2003)
Framed for her mentor Werner Von Croy's murder, Lara navigates Paris and Prague to uncover the truth, encountering Kurtis Trent, the last of the Lux Veritatis Society.
Available on: PC, PlayStation 2, Mac OS X | IGN’s Angel of Darkness Review
Second Timeline - Legend of Tomb Raider
1. Tomb Raider Anniversary (2007)
A remake of the 1996 original, Lara again pursues the Scion of Atlantis, with revamped puzzles and physics-focused gameplay.
Available on: PC, PlayStation 2, PSP, Xbox 360, Wii, Mobile, OS X, PS3 | IGN’s Tomb Raider Anniversary Review
2. Tomb Raider: Legend (2006)
This reboot reimagines Lara's origins as she races to retrieve Excalibur before her former friend Amanda Evert.
Available on: GBA, Gamecube, PC, Nintendo DS, PlayStation 2, PS3, PSP, Xbox, Xbox 360 | IGN’s Tomb Raider: Legend Review
3. Tomb Raider: Underworld (2008)
Lara searches for Mjolnir, the key to Helheim, confronting the villainous Natla once more.
Available on: Nintendo DS, PS3, Wii, PC, Xbox 360, Mobile, PlayStation 2, OS X | IGN’s Tomb Raider: Underworld Review
Third Timeline - Survivor Trilogy
1. Tomb Raider (2013)
In this grittier reboot, Lara's expedition to find Yamatai goes awry, stranding her on a hostile island where she must stop the Solarii Brotherhood and the Sun Queen's Ascension ritual.
Available on: PC, PS3, Xbox 360, OS X, PS4, Xbox One, Stadia, Linux | IGN’s Tomb Raider (2013) Review
2. Rise of the Tomb Raider (2015)
Lara ventures into Siberia to uncover Kitezh, clashing with Trinity and the mythical Deathless Ones.
Available on: Xbox 360, Xbox One, PC, PS4, macOS, Linux, Stadia | IGN’s Rise of the Tomb Raider Review
3. Shadow of the Tomb Raider (2018)
The final chapter in the Survivor Trilogy sees Lara racing through the Americas to prevent a Mayan apocalypse, battling the Yaaxii and Trinity.
Available on: PS4, PC, Xbox One, Linux, macOS, Stadia | IGN’s Shadow of the Tomb Raider Review
How to Play ALL the Tomb Raider Games By Release Date
- Tomb Raider (1996)
- Tomb Raider II (1997)
- Tomb Raider III (1998)
- Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation (1999)
- Tomb Raider (Game Boy Color, 2000)
- Tomb Raider Chronicles (2000)
- Tomb Raider: Curse of the Sword (Game Boy Color, 2001)
- Tomb Raider: The Prophecy (GBA, 2002)
- Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness (2003)
- Tomb Raider: Legend (2006)
- Tomb Raider: Anniversary (2007)
- Tomb Raider: Underworld (2008)
- Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light (2010)
- Tomb Raider (2013)
- Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris (2014)
- Lara Croft: Relic Run (2015)
- Lara Croft Go (2015)
- Rise of the Tomb Raider (2015)
- Shadow of the Tomb Raider (2018)
- Tomb Raider Reloaded (2023)
What’s Next for Tomb Raider?
For those nostalgic for the original games, Aspyr released remastered collections for current-gen consoles. Tomb Raider I-III Remastered launched in early 2024, followed by Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered in February.
Crystal Dynamics is developing a new Tomb Raider game using Unreal Engine 5, to be published by Amazon Games. They've hinted on Twitter that this new title will continue Lara Croft's saga, possibly extending the Survivor trilogy.
Beyond gaming, Netflix debuted its animated series, Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft, in October, which has been renewed for a second season. Meanwhile, Amazon's planned series with Phoebe Waller-Bridge as writer and executive producer appears to have been shelved.
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