Tomb Raider II
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.
- Released
- 1997
- Developer
- Core Design
- Platforms
- 6 systems
- Critics
- Not scored
- Steam Deck
- unsupported
- Download
- Not stated
What is Tomb Raider II?
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.
Description as published by the developer on its own store page, read 30 August 2026. It is marketing copy, not our assessment.
The record
| First released | 31 October 1997 |
|---|---|
| Developer | Core Design, MacSoft Games |
| Publisher | Victor Interactive Software, Eidos Interactive, Aspyr |
| Platforms | iOS, Android, iPad, Android Tablet, PC, PlayStation |
| Genres | Action Adventure |
| Languages | 1 supported |
Source. Catalogue facts from Wikidata Q816451, seeded 30 August 2026. Store data from Steam, read 30 August 2026.
How was Tomb Raider II received?
Method. Player figures are Steam's own totals for the PC version, read 30 August 2026. The Metacritic score is the one Steam publishes on its store page and can lag the site itself. Neither is our opinion. We have not published a review of this game.
What does it support?
| Capability | Support |
|---|---|
| Controller | Not stated |
| Cloud saves | No |
| Cross-platform play | No |
| Mod support | No official workshop |
| Online play | Single-player only |
| In-game purchases | No |
| Steam Deck | unsupported |
| Download size | Not stated |
| Add-on content | None listed |
| Age gate | 13+ |
Method. Read from the publisher's Steam listing on 30 August 2026. Describes the PC version. Console versions differ.
What does it cost?
Steam price in US dollars, read 30 August 2026. Prices move hourly and vary by region. Check the current price.
Problems players report
We read the 169 most recent negative Steam reviews of Tomb Raider II on 30 August 2026 looking for recurring complaints. Nothing came up often enough to report: no theme was mentioned by more than 3% of them. That is not a claim that the game is bug-free, only that the people who disliked it were not agreeing about why.
Games like Tomb Raider II
24 games overlap with Tomb Raider II on the tags Steam players applied to it, on genre, and on theme. The closest are Tomb Raider: Legend, Tomb Raider: Anniversary and Tomb Raider: Underworld.
Common questions about Tomb Raider II
What platforms is Tomb Raider II on?
Tomb Raider II is available on iOS, Android, iPad, Android Tablet, PC, PlayStation. It first released in 1997.
How much does Tomb Raider II cost?
$3.49 on Steam in the United States, read on 30 August 2026. Prices move often and vary by region, so check the store before buying.
Do players recommend Tomb Raider II?
87% of 2,360 Steam reviews are positive, which Steam rates Very Positive. That is players rating it, not our review. We have not published a review of this game.
Does Tomb Raider II work on Steam Deck?
Valve rates Tomb Raider II as unsupported on the Steam Deck, from its own testing.
Who made Tomb Raider II?
Tomb Raider II was developed by Core Design, MacSoft Games and published by Victor Interactive Software, Eidos Interactive, Aspyr.