Tomb Raider boasts a storied history, with Lara Croft exploring ancient ruins and tombs across the globe. Overcoming countless obstacles, Lara has cemented her status as one of the most iconic video game protagonists of all time. With a new Tomb Raider game currently in development at Crystal Dynamics, fans can look forward to more adventures on the horizon. To help fans start or restart their journey with Lara, we've compiled a 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, there are 20 Tomb Raider games in total, divided across three distinct timelines, each featuring different plotlines and variations on Lara Croft and her supporting cast. Fourteen of these games were released for home consoles, with six also available on handheld portable consoles, and another six 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 not included in these lists.

Which Tomb Raider Should You Play First?

For newcomers to the franchise in 2025, we recommend starting with the 2013 Tomb Raider reboot. This game kicks off the "Survivor" trilogy, which spans through the latest mainline entry, Shadow of the Tomb Raider released in 2018.

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Tomb Raider Games in Chronological Order

Embarking on a chronological journey through the Tomb Raider series involves navigating three different 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 hired by businesswoman Jacquelin Natla to recover the Scion of Atlantis. After collecting all three fragments scattered worldwide, Lara is betrayed by Natla and must confront her 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 to the handheld version of the original game sees Lara hunting a mystical sword to prevent the resurrection of the malevolent Madame Paveau, who aims to use her dark magic to dominate 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 involves tracking down the Dagger of Xian, a magical artifact sought by cult leader Marco Bartoli, who hopes to harness its power to transform into a dragon.

Available on: PC, iOS, Android, PlayStation, Mac OS | IGN’s Tomb Raider II Review

4. Tomb Raider III (1998)

In the third mainline entry of the original saga, Lara searches for the Infada Stone, one of four crystalline artifacts crafted from a meteorite. She must stop the nefarious Dr. Willard from using these artifacts to accelerate human evolution and mutate the planet.

Available on: PC, PlayStation, Mac OS | IGN’s Tomb Raider III Review

5. Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation (1999)

During her exploration of an Egyptian tomb, Lara unwittingly frees the god of chaos, Set. As Set unleashes havoc on Cairo, Lara, aided by Semerkhet, seeks to summon Horus to avert a world-ending catastrophe.

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, including Winston the butler, share stories of her past adventures, spanning from the catacombs of Rome to a haunted island, cementing her legacy and raising questions 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 travels through Paris and Prague to clear her name. She encounters Kurtis Trent, the last survivor of the Lux Veritatis Society, who harbors a dark secret about his identity.

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, Anniversary has Lara again searching for the Scion of Atlantis. It features redesigned puzzles and physics, shifting from item collection 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)

This reboot reimagines Lara's origins as she races globally to find 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 chapter of the Legend trilogy, Underworld follows Lara's quest for Mjolnir, an ancient key to Helheim. Her journey takes her through various ruins and mythological realms, where she confronts 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)

This gritty reboot sees Lara's first expedition to find Yamatai go disastrously wrong, stranding her on a hostile island. She battles the Solarii Brotherhood cult and must stop the Ascension ritual to prevent the rise of the bloodthirsty 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 the legendary city of Kitezh while clashing with the paramilitary group Trinity. As they race to uncover Kitezh, the immortal Deathless Ones may 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, Shadow follows Lara's journey through the Americas to locate Paititi before a Mayan apocalypse destroys the world. With Trinity and the monstrous Yaaxii in pursuit, Lara's mission is critical.

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 original Tomb Raider 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 the development of a new Tomb Raider game, set to utilize Unreal Engine 5 and be published by Amazon Games. Details are sparse, but Crystal Dynamics has hinted on Twitter that this new title will continue Lara Croft’s saga, possibly extending the Survivor trilogy that ended with Shadow of the Tomb Raider in 2018.

Beyond gaming, Netflix premiered its animated series Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft in October, which has already 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.