Lara Croft, the iconic protagonist of the Tomb Raider series, has a rich history of exploring ancient ruins and overcoming countless challenges, cementing her status as one of the most celebrated figures in video game lore. With a new Tomb Raider game currently in development at Crystal Dynamics, fans and newcomers alike can look forward to more thrilling adventures. To help you embark on your journey through Lara's past exploits, we've compiled a comprehensive, chronological list of all the Tomb Raider games released as of 2025.
Jump to:
- How to play in chronological order
- How to play in release order
How Many Tomb Raider Games Are There?
There are a total of 20 Tomb Raider games released by 2025, spanning across three distinct timelines, each presenting unique storylines and variations of Lara and her companions. Out of these, 14 games were released for home consoles, 6 supported handheld portable consoles, and 6 were available 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 these lists.
Which Tomb Raider Should You Play First?
For those 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's modern-day adventures that culminate in the 2018 release, Shadow of the Tomb Raider.
Tomb Raider
2See it at Amazon
Tomb Raider Games in Chronological Order
To experience the full saga chronologically, it's crucial to understand that there are three separate timelines to 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 is commissioned by businesswoman Jacquelin Natla to retrieve the Scion of Atlantis. After locating the three scattered fragments around the world, Lara confronts Natla's betrayal 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)
Exclusive to the Game Boy Color, this sequel sees Lara pursuing a mystical sword to prevent the resurrection of Madame Paveau, who plans to use dark magic to conquer the world.
Available on: Game Boy Color | IGN’s Curse of the Sword Review
3. Tomb Raider II (1997)
Lara's quest in this game is to find the Dagger of Xian, a powerful artifact that can transform its wielder into a dragon. Her adversary is the cult leader Marco Bartoli, who also seeks the dagger.
Available on: PC, iOS, Android, PlayStation, Mac OS | IGN’s Tomb Raider II Review
4. Tomb Raider III (1998)
Lara's mission in the third installment is to secure the Infada Stone, one of four meteorite-crafted artifacts. She must prevent Dr. Willard from using these to mutate the entire planet.
Available on: PC, PlayStation, Mac OS | IGN’s Tomb Raider III Review
5. Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation (1999)
In Egypt, Lara accidentally releases the god of chaos, Set. Assisted by Semerkhet, she must summon the god Horus to stop Set's rampage on Cairo.
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 recount her past adventures as they pay tribute to her memory. The tales include her explorations in Rome, a Russian naval submarine, and a haunted island.
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 traverses Paris and Prague to clear her name, encountering the enigmatic Kurtis Trent, the last survivor 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)
This remake of the 1996 original revisits Lara's quest for the Scion of Atlantis, featuring updated puzzles and physics that shift the focus to 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 that reimagines Lara's origins, she races globally to recover Excalibur before her former friend Amanda Evert does.
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, while 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 gritty reboot, Lara's first expedition to find Yamatai goes disastrously wrong, stranding her on an island where she must thwart 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's journey leads her to Siberia in search of the legendary city of Kitezh, facing off against the paramilitary organization 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 concluding chapter of the Survivor trilogy sees Lara racing through the Americas to prevent a Mayan apocalypse by finding the city of Paititi, battling the monstrous 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 fans looking to revisit the classic adventures, Aspyr has released remastered collections for current-gen consoles. Tomb Raider I-III Remastered was released in early 2024, followed by Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered in February.
Crystal Dynamics has confirmed a new Tomb Raider game is in development, set to utilize Unreal Engine 5 and be published by Amazon Games. While details are sparse, Crystal Dynamics hinted on Twitter that this new title will continue Lara Croft's saga, suggesting it might be a sequel to the Survivor trilogy.
Beyond gaming, Netflix introduced the animated series Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft in October, which has been renewed for a second season. Meanwhile, Amazon's planned Tomb Raider series with Phoebe Waller-Bridge as writer and executive producer appears to have been shelved.
