Lara Croft, the intrepid adventurer, has carved out an illustrious history in the world of video games, navigating through ancient ruins and overcoming formidable challenges. Her journey has elevated her to the status of one of the most iconic video game protagonists of all time. With a new Tomb Raider game currently in development at Crystal Dynamics, fans are eagerly anticipating the next chapter in Lara's saga. To help you embark on or revisit her adventures, we've compiled a comprehensive chronological list of every Tomb Raider game released up to 2025.
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How Many Tomb Raider Games Are There?
As of 2025, the Tomb Raider franchise boasts a total of 20 games. These titles span across three distinct timelines, each presenting unique narratives and perspectives on Lara Croft and her adventures. Out of these, 14 games are available on home consoles, with 6 also playable on handheld devices, and another 6 accessible on mobile platforms. 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 not included in our lists.
Which Tomb Raider Should You Play First?
If you're new to the franchise in 2025, we highly recommend starting with the 2013 Tomb Raider reboot. This game kicks off the "Survivor" trilogy, which provides a fresh and intense take on Lara's expeditions, culminating in the latest mainline entry, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, released in 2018.
Tomb Raider Games in Chronological Order
Embarking on a chronological journey through the Tomb Raider series involves navigating three separate timelines:
- Original Saga Timeline
- Legend of Tomb Raider Timeline
- Survivor Trilogy Timeline
First Timeline - Original Saga
1. Tomb Raider (1996)
The inaugural Tomb Raider game introduces Lara as she's commissioned by Jacquelin Natla to retrieve the Scion of Atlantis. After gathering all three fragments across the globe, Lara confronts Natla's betrayal 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)
Exclusive to the Game Boy Color, this sequel follows Lara as she seeks to destroy a mystical sword before the nefarious Madame Paveau can use it to resurrect and dominate the world.
Available on: Game Boy Color | IGN’s Curse of the Sword Review
3. Tomb Raider II (1997)
In her second outing, Lara pursues the Dagger of Xian, a weapon sought by the cult leader Marco Bartoli for its ability to transform its owner into a dragon.
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 meteorite-crafted artifacts, 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)
Exploring a tomb in Egypt, Lara unwittingly frees the god of chaos, Set. With Cairo under threat, she allies with Semerkhet to summon Horus and stop Set's reign of terror.
Available on: PlayStation, Mac OS, PC, Dreamcast | IGN’s The Last Revelation Review
6. Tomb Raider: Chronicles (2000)
Following the uncertain ending of The Last Revelation, Lara's friends recount her past adventures, cementing her legacy as a world-traveling hero.
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's murder, Lara journeys through Paris and Prague to clear her name, all while being stalked by 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 seeks the Scion of Atlantis, with updated puzzles and physics that shift the gameplay towards more interactive environmental challenges.
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 find 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)
The final entry in the Legend trilogy, 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)
Lara's first expedition to find Yamatai goes awry, stranding her on a hostile island where she must stop the Solarii Brotherhood cult and the ritual to crown a new Sun Queen.
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 explores Siberia in search of Kitezh, clashing with the paramilitary organization Trinity and uncovering the truth about the legendary 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 concluding chapter of the Survivor Trilogy, Lara ventures through the Americas to prevent a Mayan apocalypse, facing the Yaaxii and Trinity along the way.
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 fans eager to relive the early adventures of Lara Croft, Aspyr has 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 hard at work on a new Tomb Raider game, utilizing the powerful Unreal Engine 5 and set to be published by Amazon Games. While details are sparse, the developers have hinted on Twitter that this new title will continue Lara Croft's saga, potentially extending the storyline from the Survivor trilogy that ended with Shadow of the Tomb Raider in 2018.
Beyond gaming, Netflix has introduced the animated series Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft, which premiered in October and has already been greenlit for a second season. Meanwhile, a planned Amazon series with Phoebe Waller-Bridge as writer and executive producer appears to have been shelved.
