The action-platformer landscape is one that Tomb Raider can be credited with making popular. As the series was released about a quarter of a century ago, numerous titles have followed the format this franchise has set. 2013’s Tomb Raider reboot changed things up, and remains in line with modern games in the genre.

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Since there are a finite amount of games in this series, fans have taken to pursuing other titles with a similar feel and style. There are more than enough options in this regard, as many quality entries are available that deliver the same kind of entertainment that Tomb Raider provides.

Updated July 11, 2023, by Gabrielle Huston: We've added a couple of new recommendations to the list of games we think that Tomb Raider fans will enjoy! New games are always coming out and we, like you, are subject to the whims of time.

24 Kena: Bridge Of Spirits (2021)

Kena running through a village in Kena: Bridge of Spirits

Kena: Bridge Of Spirits is a game like Tomb Raider in a few different ways. After all, it's a third-person action-adventure title featuring puzzles and archery. Also, the bright grassy environment resembles some of the locations Lara has visited over the years.

Unlike Croft, though, Kena doesn't use guns on her adventure. Instead, she mainly uses her staff and special abilities. Her purpose is to help free spirits as she makes her way to a sacred shrine.

23 God Of War (2018)

Kratos attacking enemies in God of War

As a full series, God Of War has had a similar path to Tomb Raider. Both used to be more outlandish and action-packed but have become more story-based over the years. So, 2018's God Of War is that series version of 2013's Tomb Raider.

In it, you get to witness a more emotional tale involving Kratos and his son, Atreus. Their goal is to fulfill Atreus's mother's last wish. Along the way, the two bond as they overcome plenty of dangerous obstacles. The third-person combat is mostly about slicing through enemies with your axe.

22 Splinter Cell: Blacklist (2013)

Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Blacklist Promo Image

Like Lara Croft, Splinter Cell's Sam Fisher is one of the most iconic protagonists in gaming history. Unlike Lara, he is no adventurer or treasure hunter. He is a spec ops agent. This means he has a lot fancier equipment than Lara, but he still goes about his business in a similar way to the newer version of Croft.

He opts primarily for stealth and intends to pick people off. Yet, Blacklist does allow you to be louder if you like. Whatever style of operative you are, your mission is to stop a mysterious group of terrorists.

21 The Last Of Us (2013)

Last Of Us Screenshot Of Joel Wandering Around

Uncharted is understandably the Naughty Dog series that gets compared with Tomb Raider the most. However, there are several similarities between The Last Of Us and Lara Croft's most recent adventures.

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For instance, both are third-person action-adventure titles that encourage you to be stealthy, there are plenty of hard-to-watch gory moments, and each game includes a deep narrative. So, The Last Of Us is worth playing if you're a fan of the newer Tomb Raider installments.

20 A Plague Tale: Innocence (2019)

Rats flee from the light in A Plague Tale: Innocence

Set in a slightly fictional version of the 1300s, A Plague Tale: Innocence is about two young siblings that are trying to survive against French Inquisition soldiers and plague-carrying rats. The two protagonists differ from Lara as they're a lot more vulnerable.

Yet, while Amicia de Rune doesn't have the brawn of the explorer, she's equally resourceful. Throughout the game, she constantly needs to use stealth and solve puzzles to advance, like Croft has had to do on many occasions.

19 Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order (2019)

Cal Kestis from Jedi: Fallen Order

Star Wars and Tomb Raider sound like polar opposites. However, Jedi: Fallen Order has a more grounded feel to it than many of the SW movies. And the protagonist, Cal, is a kind-hearted and adventurous person, just like Lara.

His journey in Fallen Order isn't too dissimilar to the one Croft goes on in the 2013 game, either. He, too, faces insurmountable odds and ends up becoming a lot more capable than even he thought was possible. There are even some gameplay similarities as Cal has to solve many puzzles and do plenty of climbing around.

18 Lara Croft And The Temple of Osiris (2014)

Lara Croft Temple of Osiris Characters

Although her name is indeed in the title, this is a far more fantastical adventure than her usual outings. In this isometric sequel to Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light, Lara teams up with members of the Egyptian pantheon to try and stop Set, the god of chaos, from raising an evil army and taking over the world.

It's a different take on the familiar character and formula but has just enough weapons and treasures to maintain that classic Croft experience. And it matches the quality of the best Tomb Raiders, too.

17 Darksiders (2010)

Darksiders war versus flying beast

Fans of the explorative series might want to turn their attention toward Darksiders.

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True, the first two titles in this dark fantasy saga might take more from the Legend of Zelda series, but to say there wasn't some note of Tomb Raider in some of the environments, traversal, and puzzles would be completely untrue. War might be a bit more armed than Lara Croft, but she could handle his terrain on any given day.

16 The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (2017)

Link Riding in BotW

Tomb Raider might not be the first game that comes to mind when thinking of Zelda-esque titles. However, the biggest (and arguably most beloved) entry in this classic series - Breath of the Wild - will make any fan of exploration titles feel right at home, especially in the legions of dungeons the game encourages to explore.

Some of the game's mazes and puzzles feel like something straight out of a Tomb Raider title, especially if they have Link traversing over large obstacles. While it might lack the gunplay and action-movie notes, gamers are denying themselves true joy by not picking up this adventure.

15 The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (2023)

A Skyview Tower with Hyrule Castle in the background

To everyone's surprise, the release of Tears of the Kingdom was totally worth all the hype! It was a pleasant surprise, don't get us wrong. Compared to this, Breath of the Wild feels like a mere demo for what was really to come.

Tears of the Kingdom expands the open world of Hyrule and adds two new layers: the Sky Islands, which defy gravity and hover over the land for you to explore, and the Depths, a deep pit of despair and Gloom that perfectly mirrors the land above. After a devastating event known only as the Upheaval, Hyrule isn't much like you remember it. There are brand-new quests to take on, friends to make, enemies' plots to foil, and Zelda to find.

14 Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood (2010)

AC Brotherhood Screenshot Of Ezio in the Vatican

Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood earns an honorable mention, mainly due to the exploration sequences as Desmond Miles instead of Ezio. Granted, it feels like the basic platforming and puzzle elements of a Tomb Raider game, but there's no denying that a certain familiar feeling is present.

It's also worth mentioning that the exploration quests for the Brutus armor feel like something straight from one of the original titles.

13 Assassin’s Creed: Origins (2017)

Bayek on camel in Origins

How many Assassin's Creed titles have a specific mechanic in the game where one literally has to raid a tomb? A bit on the nose, but not an unwanted or unloved title. In fact, there couldn't be a better place for a Tomb Raider or Assassin's Creed title than Origins.

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Armed with a torch and a sense of adventure, players will have their adventurous side more than satisfied as they slink through ancient pyramids and creepy crypts in this expansive adventure.

12 Uncharted: Drake's Fortune (2007)

Uncharted Drake's Fortune Nathan Drake Jump

There have been many comparisons made between Tomb Raider and Uncharted. The first entry in the Naughty Dog franchise is the best one for Tomb Raider fans, as it contains a jungle setting with puzzles spread out and a fast-paced action style.

There’s also the mythological aspect that Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune brings, which is done without making too big of a deal of it. Along with that, Nathan’s imminently likable persona is what makes this game so engaging.

11 Enslaved: Odyssey To The West (2010)

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This one has a unique backdrop of the future, where the world is almost without any more humans. The gameplay focuses heavily on platforming, and it steers toward the action-adventure aspect of things.

Like Tomb Raider, puzzles can be found at any point within the game, with players having the chance to take a break from the main story and engage in further puzzle-solving. The platforming sequences make use of the natural setting, as the playable character climbs and swings around ruins.

10 Prince Of Persia (2008)

Prince Of Persia 2008 Screenshot Of Characters

Prince Of Persia deserves more praise than it gets, and the 2008 installment is one of the best in the series. Plus, it's the one that hits closest to the mark of a third-person action-platformer. The open world is what makes this game so interesting, as exploration is seen in a new light with the Prince traversing environments to find new items.

The enemies are mythological creatures, and the fighting requires the player to do some creative bits of acrobatics. The puzzles are far more detailed than most other games here, mainly due to the open world allowing gamers to take their time.

9 Far Cry 3 (2012)

Far Cry 3 Vaas On Beach Promo Image

Sure, this is a first-person shooter as opposed to the third-person action-platformer that Tomb Raider is, but what fans will find relatable is the backdrop of Far Cry 3. Like it was in the case of the rebooted Tomb Raider games, here, too, the player has to go through tribes and dangers on an island.

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It’s also more than just a mindless shooter, as the game has RPG elements, skill trees, and stresses upon the exploration part. Far Cry 3 is basically what a third-person adventure game would be if the option of first-person was available.

8 Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain (2015)

Metal gear Solid Phantom Pain Snake Riding Horse

Fans of the new Tomb Raider games have lauded the use of stealth as opposed to shooting around. These people will enjoy Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain because it also encourages players to do some thinking.

Here, gameplay focuses on journeying into the open-world environment with tactics in mind. However, there’s a bunch of action available as well, with the option to use horses or jeeps and tanks while scoping the enemies out. What it lacks in platforming, the game makes up in boss fights against people who have supernatural qualities.

7 Assassin's Creed: Odyssey (2018)

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If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to have Tomb Raider in the past then perhaps Assassin’s Creed: Odyssey is the closest likeness. With legendary creatures to be fought, crypts to be explored, and a whole lot of climbing to do, this game is the most expansive action-adventure game.

The open world never gets boring either, as Odyssey has a vast environment to explore, using horseback or the sea for the player’s journeys. As is the case in Tomb Raider, gamers have to regularly update their arsenal of weapons in order to beat progressively difficult enemies.

6 Stray (2022)

The cat in Stray walks down a side street lined with neon signs.

Imagine everything you enjoy about Laura Croft: the platforming, the puzzles, the interesting environments, and the lovable protagonist. Now, imagine if everything was basically the same, except the lovable protagonist was a little orange cat. We're already melting.

Stray takes place in a dystopian future where robots live underground and humans have gone extinct. You get lost and are forced to scramble to survive, making use of the generosity of the remaining robots and your own wits. Good luck not buying a cat when you're done.

5 Just Cause 3 (2015)

Just Cause 3 Screenshot Of Using Parachute

It’s not often that a game hands out such a big environment with the main purpose of exploration, making Just Cause 3 a worthy exception. It even has dozens of tombs to locate and explore, something that happens through the use of platforming.

The focus here is on the manner in which a person chooses to scale buildings and mountains, and a whole lot of materials are left to discover to appeal to the player’s adventurous side. Combat has a heavy emphasis on ballistics over stealth, although (like most third-person features) it’s up to the player to determine their style of play.