Tomb Raider Series

All Tomb Raider games in order of release

If you're curious about the Tomb Raider series order, you've come to the right place. The series was first released in 1996, created by Core Design, and published by Eidos Montreal. It originally launched on Sega Saturn, MS-DOS, and PlayStation 1. Fortunately, it was remastered and re-released on modern platforms, allowing you to play them today.

In every game in the series, you play as Lara Croft, an archaeology adventurer who uncovers ancient secrets in lost tombs. It is one of the earliest examples of the modern action-adventure genre, featuring light puzzles, parkour, and an engaging story. It was rebooted many times before, we are currently waiting for a new opening published by Amazon Games.

How many Tomb Raider games are there?

 Check out the full list of Tomb Raider games released thus far:

• Tomb Raider
• Tomb Raider II
• Tomb Raider III
• Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation
• Tomb Raider V Chronicles
• Tomb Raider: Curse of the Sword
• Tomb Raider: The Prophecy
• Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness
• Tomb Raider: Legend
• Tomb Raider: Anniversary
• Tomb Raider: Underworld
• Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light
• Tomb Raider (2013)
• Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris
• Lara Croft Go
• Rise of the Tomb Raider
• Shadow of the Tomb Raider
• Tomb Raider Reloaded
• The Lara Croft Collection
• Tomb Raider I-III Remastered
• Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered

As you can see over 20 Tomb Raider games were released, and we will surely see many more in the future. It's one of the most popular gaming series with a legendary main protagonist, we can't wait to discover the future of this franchise. 

Will there be a new Tomb Raider game?

Yes, it will be published and funded by Amazon Games and developed by Crystal Dynamics, the veteran studio behind the series. Unfortunately, it was announced without any specifics, so we don't yet know what it will look like. We can only be certain that you will once again play as Lara Croft and embark on an epic adventure. In March 2025 we still didn't get any teaser but we hope that it will change soon.

What order to play Tomb Raider games?

The Tomb Raider franchise has been rebooted multiple times, meaning the story has been reset and can be enjoyed by new players without confusion.

If you are new to the series, you should start with the latest trilogy, which includes:

• Tomb Raider (2013)
• Rise of the Tomb Raider
• Shadow of the Tomb Raider

However, if you want to experience how everything started chronologically, you now have the perfect opportunity. The original six games have been remastered, allowing you to play them on modern systems with improved graphics and quality-of-life enhancements.

There is also a reimagining of the first game called Tomb Raider: Legend, but since it was released in 2006, it is somewhat outdated, though it still works on modern platforms.

What’s the most popular Tomb Raider game?

One of the most popular games in the series is the rebooted Tomb Raider from 2013. It sold over 14.5 million copies worldwide, making it the best-selling Tomb Raider game in the entire franchise as of 2021. It took heavy inspiration from Uncharted, focusing more on action, shooting, and epic set pieces. It also reinvented Lara Croft by showcasing her vulnerability. Even though it was originally released for PS3 and Xbox 360, it still looks good today and serves as a great starting point for new fans.

Most iconic characters in the Tomb Raider series

The most iconic character in the series is, of course, the protagonist, Lara Croft. However, there are a few others, one standout example is Winston, the butler from the original Tomb Raider timeline. Players could even lock him in the freezer in the mansion.

Another iconic character is Jonah Maiava from the 2013 game. He helps you throughout the entire trilogy and serves as a kind-hearted, loyal companion who stays with you until the end.