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24 games like Tomb Raider Game of the Year (2026)

Recomputed 19 October 2026 · Ordered by overlap, not by score · Free to read, nothing here is paid for

Every game below overlaps with Tomb Raider Game of the Year on things players said about it rather than on our opinion of what feels alike. Each entry shows what it matched on, so you can throw out the ones matching on the part you did not care about.

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24 games have both

75984780Players →Popularity →Murdered: Soul Suspect

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The short version

  • Closest match: Tomb Raider, which made by the same studio, Crystal Dynamics.
  • Tomb Raider Game of the Year is tagged Adventure, Action, Female Protagonist, Third Person, Singleplayer, Story Rich, Third-Person Shooter, Multiplayer by Steam players. Those tags are what the matching runs on.
  • 24 games qualify, each with at least fifty player reviews behind its sentiment figure.
  • 8 are from the same studio: Tomb Raider, Rise of the Tomb Raider, Tomb Raider: Anniversary, Tomb Raider: Underworld, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, Tomb Raider: Legend, Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition, Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy.

Why players value Tomb Raider Game of the Year

The five things Steam players tag Tomb Raider Game of the Year with most. This is the yardstick every game below is measured against: the closer a game matches these, the more it is likely to scratch the same itch.

  1. Adventure
  2. Action
  3. Female Protagonist
  4. Third Person
  5. Singleplayer
Tomb Raider Game of the Year at a glance
ReceptionOverwhelmingly Positive on Steam (96% of 269,396)
Watch-outsno widespread problems reported by players
Price$2.99

Tags, sentiment and reported problems come from Steam players; the story line is from Wikipedia. We do not add a written opinion of our own.

How these were matched

Steam tags carry the most weight, because players apply them and they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Souls-like, Atmospheric and Cozy exist as tags and as nothing else, which is exactly the vocabulary this question needs. Formal genres count for less, themes and a shared studio for more.

Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are thrown out before matching. Nearly everything is tagged Singleplayer, so matching on it is matching on nothing. That cutoff is computed from the catalogue rather than fixed, so it moves as the catalogue grows.

All 24, closest first

  1. 1

    Tomb Raider

    Why it matched: made by the same studio, Crystal Dynamics; both stealth, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 15 player tags including Female Protagonist, Third Person and Story Rich; released around the same time (2013).

    Tomb Raider explores the intense origin story of Lara Croft and her ascent from a young woman to a hardened survivor.

    Tomb Raider at a glance
    Released2013StudioCrystal Dynamics
    Player sentiment96% positive of 269,385Price$2.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.5/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (96% of 269,385)

    Matches Tomb Raider Game of the Year on: 5 of 5 — Adventure, Action, Female Protagonist, Third Person, Singleplayer

    Why players like it: Adventure, Action, Female Protagonist, Third Person, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Tomb Raider Game of the Year: $2.99 — about the same price

    Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, softlocks and broken quests, motion sickness and comfort (details)

    Shared with Tomb Raider Game of the Year:Female ProtagonistThird PersonStory RichThird-Person ShooterExplorationAction-AdventureQuick-Time EventsPuzzle

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  2. 2

    Tomb Raider

    Why it matched: both stealth, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 15 player tags including Female Protagonist, Third Person and Story Rich.

    Tomb Raider explores the intense origin story of Lara Croft and her ascent from a young woman to a hardened survivor.

    Tomb Raider at a glance
    Released1996StudioCore Design
    Player sentiment96% positive of 269,385Price$2.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.5/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (96% of 269,385)

    Matches Tomb Raider Game of the Year on: 5 of 5 — Adventure, Action, Female Protagonist, Third Person, Singleplayer

    Why players like it: Adventure, Action, Female Protagonist, Third Person, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Tomb Raider Game of the Year: $2.99 — about the same price

    Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, softlocks and broken quests, motion sickness and comfort (details)

    Shared with Tomb Raider Game of the Year:Female ProtagonistThird PersonStory RichThird-Person ShooterExplorationAction-AdventureQuick-Time EventsPuzzle

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  3. 3

    Rise of the Tomb Raider

    Why it matched: made by the same studio, Crystal Dynamics; both stealth, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 11 player tags including Female Protagonist, Third Person and Exploration; released around the same time (2015).

    Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration includes the base game and Season Pass featuring all-new content. Explore Croft Manor in the new “Blood Ties” story, then defend it against a zombie invasion in “Lara’s Nightmare”.

    Rise of the Tomb Raider at a glance
    Released2015StudioCrystal Dynamics
    Player sentiment94% positive of 155,369Price$4.49

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: Very Positive (94% of 155,369)

    Matches Tomb Raider Game of the Year on: 5 of 5 — Adventure, Action, Female Protagonist, Third Person, Singleplayer

    Why players like it: Adventure, Action, Female Protagonist, Singleplayer, Third Person — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Tomb Raider Game of the Year: $4.49 — $1.50 pricier

    Watch-outs: players report performance and stutter (details)

    Shared with Tomb Raider Game of the Year:Female ProtagonistThird PersonExplorationAction-AdventureStory RichPuzzleStealthThird-Person Shooter

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  4. 4

    UNCHARTED: Legacy of Thieves Collection

    Why it matched: both stealth, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 11 player tags including Action-Adventure, Story Rich and Third Person.

    Play as Nathan Drake and Chloe Frazer in their own standalone adventures as they confront their pasts and forge their own legacies. This game includes the critically acclaimed single-player stories from both UNCHARTED 4: A Thief’s End and UNCHARTED: The Lost Legacy.

    UNCHARTED: Legacy of Thieves Collection at a glance
    Released2022StudioNaughty Dog LLC
    Player sentiment91% positive of 43,629Price$49.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: Very Positive (91% of 43,629)

    Matches Tomb Raider Game of the Year on: 5 of 5 — Adventure, Action, Female Protagonist, Third Person, Singleplayer

    Why players like it: Adventure, Action-Adventure, Story Rich, Singleplayer, Third Person — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Tomb Raider Game of the Year: $49.99 — $47.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Tomb Raider Game of the Year:Action-AdventureStory RichThird PersonThird-Person ShooterPuzzleExplorationShooterCinematic

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  5. 5

    Tomb Raider: Anniversary

    Why it matched: made by the same studio, Crystal Dynamics; both story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 10 player tags including Female Protagonist, Puzzle and Third Person.

    Tomb Raider: Anniversary retraces Lara Croft's original genre-defining adventure — globe-trotting 3rd person action-adventure in pursuit of the legendary Scion artifact. Using an enhanced 'Tomb Raider: Legend' game engine, the graphics, technology and physics bring Lara's adventure and pursuit of a mystical artifact known only as the...

    Tomb Raider: Anniversary at a glance
    Released2007StudioCrystal Dynamics
    Player sentiment82% positive of 7,403Price$0.98

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.2/10 · Steam: Very Positive (82% of 7,403)

    Matches Tomb Raider Game of the Year on: 5 of 5 — Adventure, Action, Female Protagonist, Third Person, Singleplayer

    Why players like it: Adventure, Action, Female Protagonist, Puzzle, Third Person — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Tomb Raider Game of the Year: $0.98 — $2.01 cheaper

    Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)

    Shared with Tomb Raider Game of the Year:Female ProtagonistPuzzleThird PersonPlatformerAction-AdventureThird-Person ShooterExplorationShooter

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  6. 6

    Tomb Raider: Underworld

    Why it matched: made by the same studio, Crystal Dynamics; both story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 10 player tags including Female Protagonist, Third Person and Puzzle.

    Tomb Raider: Underworld represents a new advancement in exploration-based gameplay. As fearless adventurer Lara Croft explore exotic locations around the world, each designed with an incredible attention to detail resulting in breathtaking high-definition visual fidelity that creates a truly believable world and delivers a new level of...

    Tomb Raider: Underworld at a glance
    Released2008StudioCrystal Dynamics
    Player sentiment77% positive of 6,883Price$0.98

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.8/10 · Steam: Mostly Positive (77% of 6,883)

    Matches Tomb Raider Game of the Year on: 5 of 5 — Adventure, Action, Female Protagonist, Third Person, Singleplayer

    Why players like it: Adventure, Action, Female Protagonist, Third Person, Puzzle — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Tomb Raider Game of the Year: $0.98 — $2.01 cheaper

    Watch-outs: players report performance and stutter, crashes and freezes (details)

    Shared with Tomb Raider Game of the Year:Female ProtagonistThird PersonPuzzlePlatformerAction-AdventureExplorationShooterThird-Person Shooter

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  7. 7

    Shadow of the Tomb Raider

    Why it matched: made by the same studio, Crystal Dynamics; both stealth, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 8 player tags including Female Protagonist, Third Person and Story Rich.

    As Lara Croft races to save the world from a Maya apocalypse, she must become the Tomb Raider she is destined to be.

    Shadow of the Tomb Raider at a glance
    Released2018StudioCrystal Dynamics
    Player sentiment85% positive of 87,978Price$5.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: Very Positive (85% of 87,978)

    Matches Tomb Raider Game of the Year on: 5 of 5 — Adventure, Action, Female Protagonist, Third Person, Singleplayer

    Why players like it: Adventure, Action, Female Protagonist, Singleplayer, Open World — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Tomb Raider Game of the Year: $5.99 — $3.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: players report performance and stutter, crashes and freezes (details)

    Shared with Tomb Raider Game of the Year:Female ProtagonistThird PersonStory RichPuzzleStealthAction-AdventureExplorationShooter

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  8. 8

    Tomb Raider: Legend

    Why it matched: made by the same studio, Crystal Dynamics; both story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 9 player tags including Female Protagonist, Third Person and Puzzle.

    Follow Lara Croft down a path of discovery as she travels the globe to remote, exotic locales in search of one of history's greatest artifacts, that unleashes unwelcome figures from Lara's mysterious past.

    Tomb Raider: Legend at a glance
    Released2006StudioCrystal Dynamics
    Player sentiment88% positive of 6,103Price$0.97

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: Very Positive (88% of 6,103)

    Matches Tomb Raider Game of the Year on: 5 of 5 — Adventure, Action, Female Protagonist, Third Person, Singleplayer

    Why players like it: Adventure, Action, Female Protagonist, Third Person, Puzzle — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Tomb Raider Game of the Year: $0.97 — $2.02 cheaper

    Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, visual glitches (details)

    Shared with Tomb Raider Game of the Year:Female ProtagonistThird PersonPuzzlePlatformerAction-AdventureShooterThird-Person ShooterExploration

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  9. 9

    Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition

    Why it matched: made by the same studio, Eidos-Montréal; both stealth, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 8 player tags including Female Protagonist, Third Person and Story Rich.

    As Lara Croft races to save the world from a Maya apocalypse, she must become the Tomb Raider she is destined to be.

    Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition at a glance
    Released2018StudioEidos-Montréal
    Player sentiment85% positive of 87,994Price$5.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: Very Positive (85% of 87,994)

    Matches Tomb Raider Game of the Year on: 5 of 5 — Adventure, Action, Female Protagonist, Third Person, Singleplayer

    Why players like it: Adventure, Action, Female Protagonist, Singleplayer, Open World — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Tomb Raider Game of the Year: $5.99 — $3.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Tomb Raider Game of the Year:Female ProtagonistThird PersonStory RichPuzzleStealthAction-AdventureExplorationShooter

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  10. 10

    Tomb Raider II

    Why it matched: both story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 9 player tags including Female Protagonist, Third Person and Puzzle.

    The second instalment in the Tomb Raider series invites you to join Lara as she travels around the globe to retrieve a precious artefact before it falls into the wrong hands. The legendary artefact, the Dagger of Xian, is said to give its possessor the power of a fire breathing dragon.

    Tomb Raider II at a glance
    Released1997StudioCore Design
    Player sentiment87% positive of 2,360Price$3.49

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.2/10 · Steam: Very Positive (87% of 2,360)

    Matches Tomb Raider Game of the Year on: 5 of 5 — Adventure, Action, Female Protagonist, Third Person, Singleplayer

    Why players like it: Adventure, Action, Female Protagonist, Classic, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Tomb Raider Game of the Year: $3.49 — about the same price

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Tomb Raider Game of the Year:Female ProtagonistThird PersonPuzzleAction-AdventurePlatformerThird-Person ShooterShooterExploration

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  11. 11

    Assassin's Creed Rogue

    Why it matched: both stealth, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 7 player tags including Stealth, Third Person and Cinematic; released around the same time (2014).

    Introducing Assassin’s Creed® Rogue, the darkest chapter in the Assassin’s Creed franchise yet. As Shay, you will experience the slow transformation from Assassin to Assassin Hunter. Follow your own creed and set off on an extraordinary journey through New York City, the wild river valley, and far away to the icy cold waters of the North...

    Assassin's Creed Rogue at a glance
    Released2014StudioUbisoft Sofia
    Player sentiment86% positive of 22,249Price$19.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.4/10 · Steam: Very Positive (86% of 22,249)

    Matches Tomb Raider Game of the Year on: 4 of 5 — Adventure, Action, Third Person, Singleplayer

    Why players like it: Open World, Assassin, Action, Parkour, Stealth — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Tomb Raider Game of the Year: $19.99 — $17.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: players report will not launch or install, crashes and freezes (details)

    Shared with Tomb Raider Game of the Year:StealthThird PersonCinematicStory RichAction-AdventureQuick-Time EventsPuzzle

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  12. 12

    Assassin’s Creed Rogue

    Why it matched: both stealth, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 7 player tags including Stealth, Third Person and Cinematic; released around the same time (2015).

    Introducing Assassin’s Creed® Rogue, the darkest chapter in the Assassin’s Creed franchise yet. As Shay, you will experience the slow transformation from Assassin to Assassin Hunter. Follow your own creed and set off on an extraordinary journey through New York City, the wild river valley, and far away to the icy cold waters of the North...

    Assassin’s Creed Rogue at a glance
    Released2015StudioUbisoft Sofia
    Player sentiment86% positive of 22,260Price$19.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.4/10 · Steam: Very Positive (86% of 22,260)

    Matches Tomb Raider Game of the Year on: 4 of 5 — Adventure, Action, Third Person, Singleplayer

    Why players like it: Open World, Assassin, Action, Parkour, Stealth — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Tomb Raider Game of the Year: $19.99 — $17.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Tomb Raider Game of the Year:StealthThird PersonCinematicStory RichAction-AdventureQuick-Time EventsPuzzle

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  13. 13

    Batman: Arkham Asylum

    Why it matched: both stealth, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 6 player tags including Stealth, Third Person and Story Rich; released around the same time (2009).

    Experience what it’s like to be Batman and face off against Gotham's greatest villians. Explore every inch of Arkham Asylum and roam freely on the infamous island.

    Batman: Arkham Asylum at a glance
    Released2009StudioRocksteady Studios
    Player sentiment96% positive of 87,223Price$19.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.5/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (96% of 87,223)

    Matches Tomb Raider Game of the Year on: 4 of 5 — Adventure, Action, Third Person, Singleplayer

    Why players like it: Action, Stealth, Third Person, Superhero, Adventure — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Tomb Raider Game of the Year: $19.99 — $17.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, performance and stutter (details)

    Shared with Tomb Raider Game of the Year:StealthThird PersonStory RichAction-AdventurePuzzle3D Vision

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  14. 14

    Batman: Arkham Asylum Game of the Year Edition

    Why it matched: both stealth, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 6 player tags including Stealth, Third Person and Story Rich; released around the same time (2010).

    Experience what it’s like to be Batman and face off against Gotham's greatest villians. Explore every inch of Arkham Asylum and roam freely on the infamous island.

    Batman: Arkham Asylum Game of the Year Edition at a glance
    Released2010StudioRocksteady Studios
    Player sentiment96% positive of 87,230Price$19.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.6/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (96% of 87,230)

    Matches Tomb Raider Game of the Year on: 4 of 5 — Adventure, Action, Third Person, Singleplayer

    Why players like it: Action, Stealth, Third Person, Superhero, Adventure — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Tomb Raider Game of the Year: $19.99 — $17.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Tomb Raider Game of the Year:StealthThird PersonStory RichAction-AdventurePuzzle3D Vision

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  15. 15

    Little Nightmares

    Why it matched: both stealth, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 6 player tags including Puzzle, Story Rich and Stealth; released around the same time (2017).

    Take on the role of Six, a lone child lost in a massive metal vessel known as the Maw, surrounded by dangerous, distorted versions of adults. You’ll need to do your best to escape in one piece or your fate will be worse than you ever dared dream.

    Little Nightmares at a glance
    Released2017StudioTarsier Studios
    Player sentiment95% positive of 116,529Price$19.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.3/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (95% of 116,529)

    Matches Tomb Raider Game of the Year on: 5 of 5 — Adventure, Action, Female Protagonist, Third Person, Singleplayer

    Why players like it: Horror, Atmospheric, Adventure, Singleplayer, Puzzle-Platformer — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Tomb Raider Game of the Year: $19.99 — $17.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Tomb Raider Game of the Year:PuzzleStory RichStealthPlatformerThird PersonFemale Protagonist

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  16. 16

    Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order

    Why it matched: both story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 7 player tags including Action-Adventure, Third Person and Story Rich.

    A galaxy-spanning adventure awaits in Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, a 3rd person action-adventure title from Respawn. An abandoned Padawan must complete his training, develop new powerful Force abilities, and master the art of the lightsaber - all while staying one step ahead of the Empire.

    Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order at a glance
    Released2019StudioCriterion Games
    Player sentiment88% positive of 175,096Price$39.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: Very Positive (88% of 175,096)

    Matches Tomb Raider Game of the Year on: 3 of 5 — Adventure, Action, Third Person

    Why players like it: Action-Adventure, Souls-like, Third Person, Open World, Story Rich — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Tomb Raider Game of the Year: $39.99 — $37.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: players report performance and stutter (details)

    Shared with Tomb Raider Game of the Year:Action-AdventureThird PersonStory RichExplorationPlatformerRPGPuzzle

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  17. 17

    Batman: Arkham Origins

    Why it matched: both stealth, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Stealth, Third Person and Story Rich; released around the same time (2013).

    As of December 4, 2016, the online services portion of Batman: Arkham Origins has been retired. We thank those that have joined us to battle. The Single player campaign may still be played and enjoyed offline. For any questions relating to Batman: Arkham Origins, please contact WB Games customer service.

    Batman: Arkham Origins at a glance
    Released2013StudioWarner Bros. Games
    Player sentiment90% positive of 65,305Price$19.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: Very Positive (90% of 65,305)

    Matches Tomb Raider Game of the Year on: 4 of 5 — Adventure, Action, Third Person, Singleplayer

    Why players like it: Action, Open World, Superhero, Adventure, Stealth — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Tomb Raider Game of the Year: $19.99 — $17.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, performance and stutter (details)

    Shared with Tomb Raider Game of the Year:StealthThird PersonStory RichAction-Adventure3D VisionThird-Person ShooterRPG

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  18. 18

    Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy

    Why it matched: made by the same studio, Eidos-Montréal; both story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Story Rich, Action-Adventure and Third-Person Shooter.

    Fire up a wild ride across the cosmos with a fresh take on Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy. In this action-adventure game, you are Star-Lord leading the unpredictable Guardians from one explosion of chaos to the next. You got this. Probably.

    Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy at a glance
    Released2021StudioEidos-Montréal
    Player sentiment94% positive of 45,101Price$8.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: Very Positive (94% of 45,101)

    Matches Tomb Raider Game of the Year on: 3 of 5 — Adventure, Action, Singleplayer

    Why players like it: Singleplayer, Story Rich, Action, Action-Adventure, Superhero — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Tomb Raider Game of the Year: $8.99 — $6.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Tomb Raider Game of the Year:Story RichAction-AdventureThird-Person ShooterExplorationShooterCinematicRPG

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    Amnesia: Rebirth

    Why it matched: both stealth, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 6 player tags including Action-Adventure, Puzzle and Story Rich.

    A first-person horror adventure. Uncover your past and survive the Algerian desert. Fear is your enemy; stay calm to not succumb to an illness threatening you and your loved one. Avoid darkness, hide from monsters and solve puzzles. Adventure Mode available for a less scary experience.

    Amnesia: Rebirth at a glance
    Released2020StudioFrictional Games
    Player sentiment77% positive of 9,326Price$29.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.9/10 · Steam: Mostly Positive (77% of 9,326)

    Matches Tomb Raider Game of the Year on: 4 of 5 — Adventure, Action, Female Protagonist, Singleplayer

    Why players like it: Action-Adventure, First-Person, Puzzle, Story Rich, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Tomb Raider Game of the Year: $29.99 — $27.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Tomb Raider Game of the Year:Action-AdventurePuzzleStory RichExplorationStealthFemale Protagonist

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  20. 20

    Murdered: Soul Suspect

    Why it matched: both stealth, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 5 player tags including Story Rich, Third Person and Puzzle; released around the same time (2014).

    MURDERED: SOUL SUSPECT™ takes players into a whole new realm of mystery where the case is personal and the clues just out of reach, challenging gamers to solve the hardest case of all… their own murder.

    Murdered: Soul Suspect at a glance
    Released2014StudioAirtight Games
    Player sentiment86% positive of 17,391Price$19.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.0/10 · Steam: Very Positive (86% of 17,391)

    Matches Tomb Raider Game of the Year on: 4 of 5 — Adventure, Action, Third Person, Singleplayer

    Why players like it: Detective, Adventure, Mystery, Supernatural, Horror — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Tomb Raider Game of the Year: $19.99 — $17.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Tomb Raider Game of the Year:Story RichThird PersonPuzzleStealthRPG

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    Little Nightmares II

    Why it matched: both stealth, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 5 player tags including Puzzle, Story Rich and Stealth.

    Little Nightmares II is the second game in a series that has thrilled and captivated millions of players worldwide since 2017. Now it’s your turn to try to survive this critically acclaimed entry in the most charming horror series ever made.

    Little Nightmares II at a glance
    Released2021StudioTarsier Studios
    Player sentiment93% positive of 58,455Price$29.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: Very Positive (93% of 58,455)

    Matches Tomb Raider Game of the Year on: 3 of 5 — Adventure, Action, Singleplayer

    Why players like it: Horror, Adventure, Singleplayer, Puzzle, Dark — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Tomb Raider Game of the Year: $29.99 — $27.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Tomb Raider Game of the Year:PuzzleStory RichStealthAction-AdventurePlatformer

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    Horizon Forbidden West Complete Edition

    Why it matched: both stealth, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Female Protagonist, Exploration and RPG.

    Experience the epic Horizon Forbidden West™ in its entirety with bonus content and the Burning Shores expansion included. The Burning Shores add-on contains additional content for Aloy’s adventure, including new storylines, characters, and experiences in a stunning yet hazardous new area.

    Horizon Forbidden West Complete Edition at a glance
    Released2024StudioGuerrilla
    Player sentiment88% positive of 30,267Price$59.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: Very Positive (88% of 30,267)

    Matches Tomb Raider Game of the Year on: 5 of 5 — Adventure, Action, Female Protagonist, Third Person, Singleplayer

    Why players like it: Open World, Singleplayer, Female Protagonist, Action, Exploration — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Tomb Raider Game of the Year: $59.99 — $57.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Tomb Raider Game of the Year:Female ProtagonistExplorationRPGStory RichThird PersonAction-AdventureStealth

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    Batman: Arkham City

    Why it matched: both stealth, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Stealth, Third Person and Story Rich; released around the same time (2011).

    Get Batman: Arkham City and all DLC for one low price with the release of the GOTY Edition!

    Batman: Arkham City at a glance
    Released2011StudioFeral Interactive
    Player sentiment96% positive of 77,986Price$19.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.4/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (96% of 77,986)

    Matches Tomb Raider Game of the Year on: 4 of 5 — Adventure, Action, Third Person, Singleplayer

    Why players like it: Action, Open World, Stealth, Superhero, Adventure — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Tomb Raider Game of the Year: $19.99 — $17.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, will not launch or install (details)

    Shared with Tomb Raider Game of the Year:StealthThird PersonStory RichAction-AdventureCinematic3D Vision

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    Batman: Arkham City - Game of the Year Edition

    Why it matched: both stealth, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Stealth, Third Person and Story Rich; released around the same time (2012).

    Get Batman: Arkham City and all DLC for one low price with the release of the GOTY Edition!

    Batman: Arkham City - Game of the Year Edition at a glance
    Released2012StudioRocksteady Studios
    Player sentiment96% positive of 77,991Price$19.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.6/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (96% of 77,991)

    Matches Tomb Raider Game of the Year on: 4 of 5 — Adventure, Action, Third Person, Singleplayer

    Why players like it: Action, Open World, Stealth, Superhero, Adventure — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Tomb Raider Game of the Year: $19.99 — $17.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Tomb Raider Game of the Year:StealthThird PersonStory RichAction-AdventureCinematic3D Vision

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Common questions

What game is most like Tomb Raider Game of the Year?

Tomb Raider, on the evidence we have. It made by the same studio, Crystal Dynamics. That is a statement about overlap, not a promise you will like it as much: two games can share every tag and still feel different to play.

How is "similar to Tomb Raider Game of the Year" decided?

By overlap on the tags Steam players applied to each game, the formal genres, the themes both sit in, and whether the same studio made them. Tags carry the most weight because players write them, so they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are ignored: matching on "Singleplayer" is matching on nothing. Every entry below shows exactly what it matched on.

Are these ranked by quality?

No. They are ordered by how much they overlap with Tomb Raider Game of the Year. Where two games overlap equally, the better received one goes first, but that only moves a game a place or two. Each entry shows its own player sentiment so you can weigh that separately.

What else did the makers of Tomb Raider Game of the Year do?

Tomb Raider, Rise of the Tomb Raider, Tomb Raider: Anniversary, Tomb Raider: Underworld, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, Tomb Raider: Legend, Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition, Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy are also from Crystal Dynamics, and appear in the list below for that reason as well as on tag overlap.

Do you get paid for these recommendations?

No. The order is computed from tag and genre overlap and nothing else. No placement here can be bought, and a game appearing high on this page is a statement about resemblance rather than an endorsement.

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