Tomb Raider boasts a storied history, with Lara Croft fearlessly navigating ancient ruins and tombs across the globe. Overcoming countless obstacles, Lara has cemented her status as one of the most iconic video game protagonists ever. With a new Tomb Raider game currently in development at Crystal Dynamics, fans are eagerly anticipating the next chapter in Lara's thrilling adventures. To help newcomers and veterans alike, we've compiled a comprehensive chronological list of every Tomb Raider game, ensuring you can start (or restart) your journey 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, spread across three distinct timelines, each offering unique plotlines and a fresh take on Lara Croft and her companions. Fourteen of these games were released for home consoles, six also supported handheld portable consoles, and six were available on mobile devices. Standalone 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 the following 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 entry kicks off the "Survivor" trilogy, setting the stage for Lara Croft's latest series of expeditions, culminating in 2018's Shadow of the Tomb Raider.
Tomb Raider Games in Chronological Order
Embarking on a chronological journey through all of the Tomb Raider games 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 follows Lara as she's commissioned by businesswoman Jacqueline Natla to recover the mysterious Scion of Atlantis. After locating all three fragments across the globe, Lara faces betrayal and must battle Natla on a volcanic island teeming with monsters.
**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 on a mission to track down and destroy a mystical sword before the malevolent Madame Paveau can resurrect and unleash her dark magic upon the world.
**Available on:** Game Boy Color | IGN's Curse of the Sword Review
3. Tomb Raider II (1997)
Lara's quest in this sequel is to find the Dagger of Xian, a magical weapon with the power to transform its wielder into a dragon. She must race against the cult leader Marco Bartoli, who also seeks the dagger's power.
**Available on:** PC, iOS, Android, PlayStation, Mac OS | IGN's Tomb Raider II Review
4. Tomb Raider III (1998)
In this third installment, Lara sets out to locate the Infada Stone, one of four crystalline artifacts formed from a meteorite. She must thwart the sinister Dr. Willard, who aims to use the stone to accelerate evolution and mutate the planet.
**Available on:** PC, PlayStation, Mac OS | IGN's Tomb Raider III Review
5. Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation (1999)
Unintentionally releasing the Egyptian god of chaos, Set, while exploring a tomb in Egypt, Lara must summon the god Horus to stop Set's destructive rampage in Cairo, with help from Semerkhet.
**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 share stories of her past exploits, from the catacombs of Rome to a haunted island, celebrating her adventurous spirit and leaving fans wondering about her fate.
**Available on:** PlayStation, PC, Mac OS, Dreamcast | IGN's Tomb Raider: Chronicles Review
7. Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness (2003)
Framed for the murder of her mentor Werner Von Croy, Lara explores Paris and Prague to clear her name. She encounters Kurtis Trent, the last of the Lux Veritatis Society, who harbors a dark secret.
**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, this game follows Lara as she seeks the Scion of Atlantis once more. With revamped puzzles and physics, the game shifts from item collection to dynamic, 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)
A reboot and reimagining of Lara's origins, this game sees her racing across the world to find the mythical sword Excalibur before her former friend Amanda Evert can claim it.
**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 installment in the Legend trilogy, Lara searches for Mjolnir, the key to Helheim. Exploring various ruins and underworlds, she faces off against the villainous Natla once again.
**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 gritty reboot, Lara's first expedition to find Yamatai goes disastrously wrong, leaving her stranded on a hostile island. She battles the Solarii Brotherhood cult and aims to stop the Ascension ritual and the rise of 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 ventures into Siberia to uncover the legendary city of Kitezh while clashing with Trinity, a paramilitary organization. Will the Deathless Ones, the city's immortal guardians, prove to be more than just a myth?
**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 has Lara racing through the Americas to prevent a Mayan apocalypse by finding the city of Paititi. With the monstrous Yaaxil and Trinity hot on her trail, time is running out.
**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 seeking to relive the nostalgia of the original games, 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 has confirmed a new Tomb Raider game is in development, utilizing Unreal Engine 5 and set to be published by Amazon Games. While details are sparse, Crystal Dynamics hinted on Twitter that this new adventure will continue Lara Croft's saga, suggesting it may follow the Survivor trilogy that concluded with Shadow of the Tomb Raider in 2018.
Beyond gaming, Netflix's animated series, Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft, debuted in October and has been renewed for a second season. Meanwhile, Amazon's planned series with Phoebe Waller-Bridge as writer and executive producer seems to have been shelved.
