Tomb Raider boasts a rich history, with Lara Croft fearlessly exploring ruins and tombs across the globe. Overcoming every obstacle in her path, Lara has secured her place among the most iconic video game protagonists. As we eagerly anticipate a new Tomb Raider adventure from Crystal Dynamics, we've compiled a chronological list of every Tomb Raider game. This guide will help newcomers and returning fans alike embark on or revisit Lara's thrilling journeys from the very start.
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- How to play in chronological order
- How to play in release order
**How Many Tomb Raider Games Are There?**
As of 2025, there are 20 Tomb Raider games, divided into three distinct timelines. Each timeline offers unique plotlines and a fresh take on Lara and her companions. Of these, 14 were released for home consoles, 6 supported handheld portable consoles, and 6 were available on mobile devices. Stand-alone titles like 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 our lists.
**Which Tomb Raider Should You Play First?**
For newcomers in 2025, we recommend starting with the 2013 Tomb Raider reboot. This game kicks off the "Survivor" trilogy, setting the stage for Lara's latest expeditions, which continue through 2018's Shadow of the Tomb Raider.
**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 sees Lara hired by Jacquelin Natla to locate the Scion of Atlantis. After collecting all three fragments scattered worldwide, Lara faces betrayal and must confront Natla 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)
This Game Boy Color exclusive follows Lara as she seeks a mystical sword to prevent the resurrection of Madame Paveau, who plans 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 hunts for the Dagger of Xian, a magical weapon that can transform its owner into a dragon. Her adversary, Marco Bartoli, also seeks the dagger for its power.
**Available on:** PC, iOS, Android, PlayStation, Mac OS | IGN’s Tomb Raider II Review
4. Tomb Raider III (1998)
Lara pursues the Infada Stone, one of four artifacts from a meteorite. She must stop Dr. Willard from using these artifacts to mutate the planet.
**Available on:** PC, PlayStation, Mac OS | IGN’s Tomb Raider III Review
5. Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation (1999)
Lara accidentally releases the Egyptian god of chaos, Set, in Egypt. She allies with Semerkhet to summon Horus and thwart Set's world-ending threat.
**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, highlighting her skills and travels, while pondering 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 her mentor Werner Von Croy's murder, Lara navigates Paris and Prague to clear her name and uncover the truth, encountering 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 revamped puzzles and physics, shifting from item collection to environmental interaction.
**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 worldwide 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)
Lara searches for Mjolnir, the key to Helheim, exploring various ruins and mythological underworlds, 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 expedition to find Yamatai goes wrong, stranding her on a hostile island. She battles the Solarii Brotherhood and aims to stop the Ascension ritual and the Sun Queen's successor.
**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 for the legendary city of Kitezh, clashing with Trinity and uncovering the Deathless Ones, the immortal guardians of the city.
**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 final installment of the Survivor Trilogy sees Lara racing through the Americas to reach Paititi before a Mayan apocalypse, facing the 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 craving nostalgia, Aspyr 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 developing a new Tomb Raider game, confirmed to use Unreal Engine 5 and to be published by Amazon Games. They've hinted on Twitter that this new adventure will continue Lara Croft's saga, suggesting it might follow the Survivor trilogy.
Beyond gaming, Netflix debuted the animated series Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft in October, already renewed for a second season. Meanwhile, Amazon's planned series with Phoebe Waller-Bridge as writer and executive producer seems to have been canceled.
