The Tomb Raider series boasts a storied history, with Lara Croft venturing into ancient ruins and tombs worldwide, overcoming any obstacle to become one of the most iconic video game protagonists. As Crystal Dynamics develops a new Tomb Raider game, fans eagerly await the next chapter in Lara's adventures. To help enthusiasts start or restart their journey, we've compiled a chronological list of all Tomb Raider games, up to 2025.

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As of 2025, the Tomb Raider franchise encompasses a total of 20 games, divided into three distinct timelines, each with unique plotlines and variations on Lara and her supporting cast. Fourteen of these games were released for home consoles, six also supported handheld portable consoles, and six 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 not included in the lists below.

Which Tomb Raider Should You Play First?

Newcomers to the series in 2025 are advised to start with the 2013 reboot of Tomb Raider. This entry kicks off the "Survivor" trilogy, which spans through to the most recent mainline game, Shadow of the Tomb Raider from 2018.

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For those embarking on a chronological journey through the series, it's crucial to recognize that there are three distinct timelines to explore.

Original Saga TimelineLegend of Tomb Raider TimelineSurvivor Trilogy TimelineFirst Timeline - Original Saga

### 1. Tomb Raider (1996)

The inaugural Tomb Raider game features Lara being hired by Jacquelin Natla to locate the mysterious Scion of Atlantis. After retrieving all three fragments scattered across the globe, Lara is betrayed by Natla and must confront her 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)

Exclusive to Game Boy Color, this sequel follows Lara as she tracks down a mystical sword to prevent the resurrection of Madame Paveau, who aims to use her dark magic to rule 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 is to find the Dagger of Xian, a magical weapon coveted by cult leader Marco Bartoli, who seeks to transform into a dragon.

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 artefacts crafted from a meteorite, before the nefarious Dr. Willard can use them to mutate the planet.

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

5. Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation (1999)

In this game, Lara unwittingly releases the Egyptian god of chaos, Set, and must summon Horus to stop him from destroying Cairo.

Available on: PlayStation, Mac OS, PC, Dreamcast | IGN’s The Last Revelation Review

6. Tomb Raider: Chronicles (2000)

Following the uncertain ending of The Last Revelation, friends of Lara recount her past adventures, from exploring Roman catacombs to battling demonic forces on 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 journeys through Paris and Prague to clear her name and uncover the truth, with the mysterious Kurtis Trent shadowing her every move.

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 original 1996 game, this title revisits Lara's quest for the Scion of Atlantis, featuring redesigned puzzles and physics-based 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 to find the mythical sword 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)

In the final chapter of the Legend trilogy, Lara seeks Mjolnir, the key to Helheim, confronting the villainous Natla along the way.

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 introduces a younger Lara Croft on her first expedition to find Yamatai, which goes disastrously wrong, stranding her on a hostile island where she must stop the Ascension ritual and thwart the Solarii Brotherhood.

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 continues in Siberia, where she searches for the legendary city of Kitezh while clashing with the paramilitary organization Trinity and facing 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, battling the monstrous Yaaxii and Trinity along the way.

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?

Crystal Dynamics is also hard at work on a new Tomb Raider game, set to be powered by Unreal Engine 5 and published by Amazon Games. While details are scarce, Crystal Dynamics has hinted on Twitter that this new installment will extend Lara Croft's saga, potentially continuing the narrative from the Survivor trilogy that concluded with Shadow of the Tomb Raider in 2018.

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, a planned Amazon series with Phoebe Waller-Bridge as writer and executive producer appears to have been shelved.