Computed from player tags · Not ranked by quality
24 games like Tomb Raider (1996) (2026)
Every game below overlaps with Tomb Raider 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.
The games like Tomb Raider on a map
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The short version
- Closest match: Tomb Raider, which both stealth, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle.
- Tomb Raider 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.
- 1 are from the same studio: Tomb Raider II.
Why players value Tomb Raider
The five things Steam players tag Tomb Raider 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.
- Adventure
- Action
- Female Protagonist
- Third Person
- Singleplayer
| Reception | on Steam (96% of 269,385) |
|---|---|
| Watch-outs | players report crashes and freezes, softlocks and broken quests, motion sickness and comfort |
| 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
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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 Released 2013 Studio Crystal Dynamics Player sentiment 96% positive of 269,385 Price $2.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.5/10 · Steam: (96% of 269,385)
Matches Tomb Raider 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: $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:Female ProtagonistThird PersonStory RichThird-Person ShooterExplorationAction-AdventureQuick-Time EventsPuzzle
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Tomb Raider Game of the Year
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 Game of the Year at a glance Released 2013 Studio Crystal Dynamics Player sentiment 96% positive of 269,396 Price $2.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.7/10 · Steam: (96% of 269,396)
Matches Tomb Raider 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: $2.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Tomb Raider:Female ProtagonistThird PersonStory RichThird-Person ShooterExplorationAction-AdventureQuick-Time EventsPuzzle
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Rise of the Tomb Raider
Why it matched: both stealth, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 11 player tags including Female Protagonist, Third Person and Exploration.
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 Released 2015 Studio Crystal Dynamics Player sentiment 94% positive of 155,369 Price $4.49 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: (94% of 155,369)
Matches Tomb Raider 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: $4.49 — $1.50 pricier
Watch-outs: players report performance and stutter (details)
Shared with Tomb Raider:Female ProtagonistThird PersonExplorationAction-AdventureStory RichPuzzleStealthThird-Person Shooter
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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 Released 2022 Studio Naughty Dog LLC Player sentiment 91% positive of 43,629 Price $49.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: (91% of 43,629)
Matches Tomb Raider 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: $49.99 — $47.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Tomb Raider:Action-AdventureStory RichThird PersonThird-Person ShooterPuzzleExplorationShooterCinematic
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Tomb Raider II
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Core Design; both story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 9 player tags including Female Protagonist, Third Person and Puzzle; released around the same time (1997).
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 Released 1997 Studio Core Design Player sentiment 87% positive of 2,360 Price $3.49 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.2/10 · Steam: (87% of 2,360)
Matches Tomb Raider 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: $3.49 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Tomb Raider:Female ProtagonistThird PersonPuzzleAction-AdventurePlatformerThird-Person ShooterShooterExploration
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Tomb Raider: Anniversary
Why it matched: 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 Released 2007 Studio Crystal Dynamics Player sentiment 82% positive of 7,403 Price $0.98 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.2/10 · Steam: (82% of 7,403)
Matches Tomb Raider 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: $0.98 — $2.01 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Tomb Raider:Female ProtagonistPuzzleThird PersonPlatformerAction-AdventureThird-Person ShooterExplorationShooter
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Tomb Raider: Underworld
Why it matched: 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 Released 2008 Studio Crystal Dynamics Player sentiment 77% positive of 6,883 Price $0.98 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.8/10 · Steam: (77% of 6,883)
Matches Tomb Raider 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: $0.98 — $2.01 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report performance and stutter, crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Tomb Raider:Female ProtagonistThird PersonPuzzlePlatformerAction-AdventureExplorationShooterThird-Person Shooter
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Shadow of the Tomb Raider
Why it matched: 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 Released 2018 Studio Crystal Dynamics Player sentiment 85% positive of 87,978 Price $5.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: (85% of 87,978)
Matches Tomb Raider 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: $5.99 — $3.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report performance and stutter, crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Tomb Raider:Female ProtagonistThird PersonStory RichPuzzleStealthAction-AdventureExplorationShooter
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Tomb Raider: Legend
Why it matched: 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 Released 2006 Studio Crystal Dynamics Player sentiment 88% positive of 6,103 Price $0.97 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: (88% of 6,103)
Matches Tomb Raider 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: $0.97 — $2.02 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, visual glitches (details)
Shared with Tomb Raider:Female ProtagonistThird PersonPuzzlePlatformerAction-AdventureShooterThird-Person ShooterExploration
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Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition
Why it matched: 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 Released 2018 Studio Eidos-Montréal Player sentiment 85% positive of 87,994 Price $5.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: (85% of 87,994)
Matches Tomb Raider 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: $5.99 — $3.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Tomb Raider:Female ProtagonistThird PersonStory RichPuzzleStealthAction-AdventureExplorationShooter
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Assassin's Creed Rogue
Why it matched: both stealth, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 7 player tags including Stealth, Third Person and Cinematic.
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 Released 2014 Studio Ubisoft Sofia Player sentiment 86% positive of 22,249 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.4/10 · Steam: (86% of 22,249)
Matches Tomb Raider 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: $19.99 — $17.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report will not launch or install, crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Tomb Raider:StealthThird PersonCinematicStory RichAction-AdventureQuick-Time EventsPuzzle
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Assassin’s Creed Rogue
Why it matched: both stealth, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 7 player tags including Stealth, Third Person and Cinematic.
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 Released 2015 Studio Ubisoft Sofia Player sentiment 86% positive of 22,260 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.4/10 · Steam: (86% of 22,260)
Matches Tomb Raider 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: $19.99 — $17.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Tomb Raider:StealthThird PersonCinematicStory RichAction-AdventureQuick-Time EventsPuzzle
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Batman: Arkham Asylum
Why it matched: both stealth, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 6 player tags including Stealth, Third Person and Story Rich.
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 Released 2009 Studio Rocksteady Studios Player sentiment 96% positive of 87,223 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.5/10 · Steam: (96% of 87,223)
Matches Tomb Raider 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: $19.99 — $17.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, performance and stutter (details)
Shared with Tomb Raider:StealthThird PersonStory RichAction-AdventurePuzzle3D Vision
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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.
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 Released 2010 Studio Rocksteady Studios Player sentiment 96% positive of 87,230 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.6/10 · Steam: (96% of 87,230)
Matches Tomb Raider 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: $19.99 — $17.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Tomb Raider:StealthThird PersonStory RichAction-AdventurePuzzle3D Vision
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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 Released 2019 Studio Criterion Games Player sentiment 88% positive of 175,096 Price $39.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: (88% of 175,096)
Matches Tomb Raider 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: $39.99 — $37.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report performance and stutter (details)
Shared with Tomb Raider:Action-AdventureThird PersonStory RichExplorationPlatformerRPGPuzzle
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Little Nightmares
Why it matched: both stealth, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 6 player tags including Puzzle, Story Rich and Stealth.
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 Released 2017 Studio Tarsier Studios Player sentiment 95% positive of 116,529 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.3/10 · Steam: (95% of 116,529)
Matches Tomb Raider 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: $19.99 — $17.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Tomb Raider:PuzzleStory RichStealthPlatformerThird PersonFemale Protagonist
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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 Released 2020 Studio Frictional Games Player sentiment 77% positive of 9,326 Price $29.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.9/10 · Steam: (77% of 9,326)
Matches Tomb Raider 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: $29.99 — $27.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Tomb Raider:Action-AdventurePuzzleStory RichExplorationStealthFemale Protagonist
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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 Released 2021 Studio Tarsier Studios Player sentiment 93% positive of 58,455 Price $29.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: (93% of 58,455)
Matches Tomb Raider 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: $29.99 — $27.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Tomb Raider:PuzzleStory RichStealthAction-AdventurePlatformer
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Batman: Arkham Origins
Why it matched: both stealth, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Stealth, Third Person and Story Rich.
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 Released 2013 Studio Warner Bros. Games Player sentiment 90% positive of 65,305 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: (90% of 65,305)
Matches Tomb Raider 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: $19.99 — $17.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, performance and stutter (details)
Shared with Tomb Raider:StealthThird PersonStory RichAction-Adventure3D VisionThird-Person ShooterRPG
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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 Released 2024 Studio Guerrilla Player sentiment 88% positive of 30,267 Price $59.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: (88% of 30,267)
Matches Tomb Raider 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: $59.99 — $57.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Tomb Raider:Female ProtagonistExplorationRPGStory RichThird PersonAction-AdventureStealth
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Shadow Man
Why it matched: both atmospheric and puzzle; shares 7 player tags including Action-Adventure, Platformer and Shooter; released around the same time (1999).
He is coming, stalking criminals in the spirit world and the real world. A possessed man is coming, a voodoo mask in his chest and lines of power in his back. Shadow Man is coming, trailing evil from Liveside to Deadside. To stop an apocalypse. To save your soul.
Shadow Man at a glance Released 1999 Studio Acclaim Studios Teesside Player sentiment 94% positive of 1,577 Price $3.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.0/10 · Steam: (94% of 1,577)
Matches Tomb Raider on: 3 of 5 — Adventure, Action, Third Person
Why players like it: Action, Adventure, Action-Adventure, Platformer, Horror — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Tomb Raider: $3.99 — $1.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Tomb Raider:Action-AdventurePlatformerShooterExplorationPuzzleThird PersonThird-Person Shooter
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It Takes Two
Why it matched: both story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 6 player tags including Puzzle, Story Rich and Action-Adventure.
Embark on the craziest journey of your life in It Takes Two. Invite a friend to join for free with Friend’s Pass and work together across a huge variety of gleefully disruptive gameplay challenges. Winner of GAME OF THE YEAR at the Game Awards 2021.
It Takes Two at a glance Released 2021 Studio Hazelight Studios Player sentiment 95% positive of 268,937 Price $39.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.7/10 · Steam: (95% of 268,937)
Matches Tomb Raider on: 3 of 5 — Adventure, Action, Female Protagonist
Why players like it: Co-op, Multiplayer, Split Screen, Local Co-Op, Puzzle — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Tomb Raider: $39.99 — $37.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Tomb Raider:PuzzleStory RichAction-AdventurePlatformerExplorationFemale Protagonist
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FAR: Lone Sails
Why it matched: both story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 6 player tags including Exploration, Puzzle and Story Rich.
Traverse a dried-out seabed littered with the remains of a decaying civilization. Keep your unique vessel going, overcome numerous obstacles and withstand the hazardous weather conditions. How far can you make it? What will you find?
FAR: Lone Sails at a glance Released 2018 Studio Okomotive Player sentiment 95% positive of 26,389 Price $14.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: (95% of 26,389)
Matches Tomb Raider on: 3 of 5 — Adventure, Action, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Atmospheric, Adventure, Post-apocalyptic, Singleplayer, Exploration — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Tomb Raider: $14.99 — $12.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Tomb Raider:ExplorationPuzzleStory RichPlatformerCinematicAction-Adventure
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A Plague Tale: Innocence
Why it matched: both stealth, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 5 player tags including Story Rich, Stealth and Female Protagonist.
Follow the grim tale of young Amicia and her little brother Hugo, in a heartrending journey through the darkest hours of history.
A Plague Tale: Innocence at a glance Released 2019 Studio Asobo Studio Player sentiment 93% positive of 71,473 Price $39.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: (93% of 71,473)
Matches Tomb Raider on: 5 of 5 — Adventure, Action, Female Protagonist, Third Person, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Story Rich, Adventure, Stealth, Female Protagonist, Medieval — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Tomb Raider: $39.99 — $37.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report performance and stutter (details)
Shared with Tomb Raider:Story RichStealthFemale ProtagonistThird PersonPuzzle
Common questions
What game is most like Tomb Raider?
Tomb Raider, on the evidence we have. It both stealth, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle. 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" 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. 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 do?
Tomb Raider II is also from Core Design, and appears 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.