Games Like Rise of the Tomb Raider™

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

Why similar: Female Protagonist 13.3%, Open World 12.6%, Adventure 11%, Third Person 10.4%, Stealth 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: It is the direct sequel that keeps Rise’s blend of cinematic action, climbing, stealth, optional tombs, and archaeological exploration almost unchanged.

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.

Why similar: Action-Adventure 10.6%, Third Person 10.1%, Third-Person Shooter 10.1%, Adventure 9.9%, Parkour 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: This is the closest non-Lara match for blockbuster treasure-hunting, cliffside climbing, light puzzle-solving, and story-heavy third-person action.

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...

Why similar: Female Protagonist 20.1%, Adventure 15.8%, Third Person 14.1%, Action 9.8%, Parkour 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: It leans harder into ruins, platforming, and environmental puzzles, making it a strong fit if your favorite part of Rise was the adventuring side.

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...

Why similar: Female Protagonist 21.4%, Third Person 15.9%, Adventure 15.5%, Action 11.6%, Puzzle 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: This is one of the best pure tomb-raiding entries, emphasizing platforming, puzzles, and isolated ruins over nonstop combat.

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.

Why similar: Open World 19.7%, Third Person 17.9%, Action-Adventure 14.3%, Story Rich 9.9%, Exploration 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: Its mix of traversal, ancient ruin exploration, combat arenas, and tomb-like puzzle dungeons feels remarkably close to Rise despite the sci-fi setting.

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.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 22.1%, Adventure 16.2%, Third Person 14.6%, Action 10.7%, Action-Adventure 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: Its lighter, more linear style still nails the same acrobatic traversal, relic hunting, and story-led adventure feel that defines Lara’s appeal.

Uncover one of history’s greatest mysteries in a first-person, single-player adventure. The year is 1937, sinister forces are scouring the globe for the secret to an ancient power connected to the Great Circle, and only one person can stop them - Indiana Jones™.

Why similar: Action-Adventure 17%, Stealth 16.6%, Open World 15.3%, Story Rich 12%, Adventure 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: Even in first person, it delivers the same archaeological thrill of ancient sites, trap-filled puzzles, globe-trotting set pieces, and cinematic discovery.

The story of Cal Kestis continues in STAR WARS Jedi: Survivor™, a galaxy-spanning, third-person, action-adventure game.

Why similar: Open World 19.1%, Third Person 15.8%, Parkour 11.5%, Action-Adventure 10.4%, Adventure 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: It builds on Fallen Order with bigger exploration spaces, more traversal tools, and a stronger sense of uncovering forgotten places.

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.

Why similar: Open World 23.7%, Female Protagonist 19.5%, Third Person 10.2%, Exploration 8.4%, Story Rich 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: If you want another gorgeous female-led action adventure with strong traversal, exploration, and cinematic storytelling, this is a great next step.

Experience the critically acclaimed Horizon Zero Dawn™ with stunning new visuals and upgraded features. In a far future where colossal machines roam the Earth, pockets of humanity survive in unique tribes among the lush, overgrown ruins of our long-lost civilization.

Why similar: Open World 19.3%, Female Protagonist 18.9%, Third Person 15.8%, Action-Adventure 12.7%, Stealth 12.3%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a similarly story-rich third-person journey built around exploration, ranged combat, crafting, and uncovering the secrets of a lost world.

Explore Ancient Egypt in this action-adventure game. Battle powerful enemies, unveil conspiracies, and discover the origin story of the Assassin’s Brotherhood.

Why similar: Open World 25.2%, Parkour 14.6%, Stealth 14.3%, Third Person 10%, Adventure 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: Its desert ruins, tomb delving, climbing, and open-world archaeological flavor make it one of the best historical alternatives to Rise.

A story-driven, action adventure combining exploration with fast-paced combat. Untangle the past as Kena, a young Spirit Guide in search of the sacred Mountain Shrine. Help free the spirits trapped in a forgotten village with the help of the Rot, her adorable (yet powerful) spirit companions.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 23.3%, Action-Adventure 15.4%, Third Person 14.6%, Adventure 13.2%, Exploration 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the same satisfying loop of third-person combat, environmental puzzle-solving, climbing, and beautifully designed ruin exploration.

Discover Lara Croft’s Original Adventures, Lovingly Restored – Now with New Challenge Mode

Why similar: Female Protagonist 17.9%, Action-Adventure 11.8%, Third Person 11.7%, Third-Person Shooter 11.6%, Exploration 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: These classics are less cinematic but still deliver the core DNA of isolated ruins, environmental puzzles, and dangerous expedition-style exploration.

Her legacy lives on! Play the next series of Tomb Raider adventures in this remastered collection of Lara Croft's darkest adventures.

Why similar: Third Person 14.2%, Parkour 14.2%, Third-Person Shooter 12.7%, Action-Adventure 11.6%, Adventure 10%

Why You'll Like It: This collection offers more classic Lara tomb-diving and platforming if you want to trace the older, puzzle-heavier roots of Rise.

From the makers of Heavenly Sword, Enslaved: Odyssey to the West, and DmC: Devil May Cry, comes a warrior’s brutal journey into myth and madness. Set in the Viking age, a broken Celtic warrior embarks on a haunting vision quest into Viking Hell to fight for the soul of her dead lover.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 31.2%, Third Person 16.2%, Story Rich 16.1%, Adventure 10.3%, Atmospheric 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: This is a more intimate and psychological take on third-person action-adventure, but it shares the same focus on atmosphere, puzzles, and a strong female lead.

Follow the grim tale of young Amicia and her little brother Hugo, in a heartrending journey through the darkest hours of history.

Why similar: Stealth 19%, Female Protagonist 18.7%, Story Rich 14.2%, Adventure 12%, Third Person 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: It is more stealth-focused, but the strong narrative, survival pressure, and guided exploration make it a solid match for Rise’s tone.

Discover the award-winning game that inspired the critically acclaimed television show. Guide Joel and Ellie through a post-apocalyptic America, and encounter unforgettable allies and enemies in The Last of Us™.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 16.9%, Third Person 14.8%, Survival 14.4%, Action-Adventure 12.3%, Story Rich 12.1%

Why You'll Like It: It swaps tombs for post-apocalyptic survival, yet its grounded third-person combat, tense exploration, and cinematic storytelling hit a similar emotional rhythm.

Embark on a heartrending journey into a brutal, breathtaking world, and discover the cost of saving those you love in a desperate struggle for survival. Strike from the shadows or unleash hell with a variety of weapons, tools and unearthly powers.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 21.6%, Third Person 18.6%, Action-Adventure 15.2%, Adventure 13.4%, Exploration 12.4%

Why You'll Like It: Like Innocence, it offers a cinematic, story-rich adventure with stealth, survival tension, and emotionally driven progression through dangerous environments.

Winner of over 80 awards, Control is a visually stunning third-person action-adventure that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 21.7%, Third Person 14.5%, Third-Person Shooter 14.4%, Story Rich 10.3%, Adventure 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: Its supernatural setting is very different, but the blend of third-person combat, mysterious environments, and constant discovery scratches a similar itch.

Embark on this epic adventure in up to 4K 60 fps with improved graphics and audio, a new speedrun mode, updated achievements, and an exclusive anniversary gallery.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 13.4%, Stealth 13.2%, Adventure 12.7%, Third Person 12.5%, Action-Adventure 11.8%

Why You'll Like It: It shares the same adventurous spirit of exploring ancient places, solving light puzzles, and following a story-driven heroine through a varied world.

In this action-adventure game, set sail for Ancient Greece to alter its fate. Fight in visceral battles on land and sea, shape your destiny from outcast to legend, and uncover secrets of your past.

Why similar: Open World 27.6%, Third Person 11.2%, Stealth 11.1%, Female Protagonist 8.8%, Parkour 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: It is more RPG-heavy than Rise, but its historical ruins, climbing, and large-scale exploration make it an appealing adjacent pick.

Take control of Lara and her new partner Totec, a Mayan tribesman, and uncover the ancient artifact known as the "Mirror of Smoke" in this all new action adventure game.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 26.1%, Adventure 23.4%, Action 19.2%, Puzzle 11.2%, Third Person 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: This spin-off trades the over-the-shoulder view for isometric co-op action, but it keeps the trap rooms, puzzle-solving, and artifact-hunting spirit intact.

Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris is the sequel to the critically-acclaimed Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light, and the first-ever four-player co-op experience with Lara Croft.

Why similar: Adventure 29.6%, Female Protagonist 23%, Action 18.9%, Puzzle 9.9%, Multiplayer 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: It offers more of Guardian of Light’s puzzle-combat formula, with a stronger emphasis on tomb traps and cooperative adventuring.

Follow a gripping, surprise-filled journey as two dissimilar characters form an uneasy partnership in order to survive through a perilous, post-apocalyptic America. 150 years in the future, war and destruction have left the world in ruins with few humans remaining and nature having reclaimed the world.

Why similar: Adventure 19.3%, Third Person 16.2%, Story Rich 13.9%, Action 13.9%, Action-Adventure 11.7%

Why You'll Like It: This story-driven action adventure emphasizes traversal, environmental navigation, and companion-led set pieces in a way that echoes Rise’s pacing.

Enjoy meditative vibes in Jusant, an action-puzzle climbing game. Scale an immeasurably tall tower and ascend to new heights alongside your watery companion. Master your climbing tools, find your way up through diverse biomes, and piece together the tower’s past.

Why similar: Parkour 23.1%, Third Person 21.1%, Exploration 14.6%, Adventure 13.9%, Puzzle 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: If the climbing and environmental traversal were your favorite parts of Rise, this is a brilliant exploration-focused distillation of that feeling.

Praey for the Gods is a boss climbing open world adventure game where you play a lone hero sent to the edge of a dying frozen land to explore and solve the secrets of a never ending winter. Grapple, glide and grab hold of massive beasts as you fight to survive and return the world to proper order.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 17.1%, Open World 15.4%, Third Person 13.5%, Action-Adventure 11.4%, Survival 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: This one taps into the lonely survival-and-climbing side of Rise, with harsh environments, large-scale encounters, and a strong sense of expedition.

Remember Me™ is a 3rd person action adventure where players take on the role of Nilin, a former elite memory hunter with the ability to break into people’s minds and steal or even alter their memories.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 26.9%, Third Person 17.9%, Action 10.6%, Adventure 9.7%, Story Rich 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: This is a more linear and combat-focused recommendation, but its stylish third-person action and story-driven structure will still appeal to some Tomb Raider fans.

Return to an apocalyptic Earth in Darksiders III, a hack-n-slash Action Adventure where players assume the role of FURY in her quest to hunt down and dispose of the Seven Deadly Sins. The most enigmatic of the Four Horsemen, FURY must bring balance to the forces that now ravage Earth.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 24.1%, Open World 14.4%, Third Person 11%, Adventure 10.7%, Action-Adventure 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: Its female lead, traversal-heavy world design, and action-adventure structure make it a decent fit if you want more combat-forward exploration.

Forspoken follows the journey of Frey, a young New Yorker transported to the beautiful and cruel land of Athia. In search of a way home, Frey must use her newfound magical abilities to traverse sprawling landscapes and battle monstrous creatures.

Why similar: Open World 21.2%, Female Protagonist 20.5%, Parkour 20.1%, Exploration 10.7%, Adventure 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: Its magic-driven combat is very different, yet the female-led story, open environments, and movement-focused exploration give it some crossover appeal.

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

Why similar: Female Protagonist 16.6%, Adventure 14.1%, Third Person 12.1%, Third-Person Shooter 10.2%, Action 9.3%

Experience Aloy’s legendary quest to unravel the mysteries of a future Earth ruled by Machines. Use devastating tactical attacks against your prey and explore a majestic open world in this award-winning action RPG!

Why similar: Open World 24.8%, Female Protagonist 18.4%, Adventure 10.5%, Third Person 9.3%, Story Rich 8.2%

Thousands of years ago a meteor crashed into Antarctica and the shockwaves of its impact are being felt in the modern age. Lara Croft will follow clues leading to a deadly secret, boldly leaping chasms and blasting monsters that no one has leaped or blasted before. This time she faces a mystery that's from way out of this world.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 23.3%, Adventure 20%, Action 13.1%, Third Person 12.3%, Action-Adventure 9.4%

Adventurer Lara Croft has been hired to recover the pieces of an ancient artifact known as the Scion. With her fearless acrobatic style she runs, jumps, swims and climbs her way towards the truth of its origin and powers - leaving only a trail of empty tombs and gun-cartridges in her wake.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 21.7%, Adventure 19.2%, Third Person 12.3%, Action 11.6%, Third-Person Shooter 8.1%

Lara Croft GO is a turn based puzzle-adventure set in a long-forgotten world. Explore the ruins of an ancient civilization, discover well-kept secrets and face deadly challenges as you uncover the myth of the Queen of Venom.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 31.6%, Adventure 20.6%, Parkour 18.1%, Puzzle 17.6%, Atmospheric 7%

According to Egyptian legend, Horus, son of the light, outwitted the evil God Set and imprisoned him in a secret tomb. Five thousand years later, Lara Croft discovers the lost tomb and unwittingly unleashes the evil God Set, fulfilling the ancient prophecy of his return to plunge mankind into darkness!

Why similar: Female Protagonist 22.2%, Adventure 19.8%, Action 14.4%, Third-Person Shooter 12.8%, Third Person 12.2%

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.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 21.4%, Adventure 21.2%, Action 13.1%, Third Person 12.3%, Action-Adventure 9%

Flee the shattered ruins of the Moscow Metro and embark on an epic, continent-spanning journey across the post-apocalyptic Russian wilderness. Explore vast, non-linear levels, lose yourself in an immersive, sandbox survival experience, and follow a thrilling story-line that spans an entire year in the greatest Metro adventure yet.

Why similar: Open World 21.6%, Survival 13.2%, Stealth 12.7%, Story Rich 10.9%, Action 6.9%

With over 1000 km² of complete freedom from sky to seabed, Rico Rodriguez returns to unleash chaos in the most creative and explosive ways imaginable.

Why similar: Open World 28.6%, Third-Person Shooter 15%, Third Person 10.9%, Action 8.6%, Adventure 7.3%

Life is Strange: Before the Storm is a new three part standalone story adventure set three years before the events of the first game. This time play as Chloe Price, a rebel who forms an unlikely friendship with Rachel Amber in a dramatic new story in the BAFTA award winning franchise.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 28.6%, Story Rich 20.6%, Great Soundtrack 16.1%, Third Person 11%, Adventure 9.4%

Resident Evil® Revelations returns redefined for PC complete with high quality HD visuals, enhanced lighting effects and an immersive sound experience.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 22.9%, Female Protagonist 16.3%, Action 12.8%, Third Person 12.4%, Adventure 11.2%

RE Revelations 2 continues the series acclaimed essential survival horror experience, while uncovering startling truths.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 17.5%, Female Protagonist 15.3%, Survival 13.2%, Third Person 10.9%, Adventure 10.1%

Reprise your role as a supernatural assassin in Dishonored 2. Declared a “masterpiece” by Eurogamer and hailed “a must-play revenge tale” by Game Informer, Dishonored 2 is the follow up to Arkane’s 1st-person action blockbuster & winner of 100+ 'Game of the Year' awards, Dishonored.

Why similar: Stealth 28.9%, Female Protagonist 12.8%, Parkour 12.6%, Open World 9.8%, Story Rich 8%

Jill Valentine is one of the last remaining people in Raccoon City to witness the atrocities Umbrella performed. To stop her, Umbrella unleashes their ultimate secret weapon: Nemesis! Also includes Resident Evil Resistance, a new 1 vs 4 online multiplayer game set in the Resident Evil universe.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 25.9%, Third Person 16.1%, Action 14.1%, Third-Person Shooter 13.9%, Multiplayer 8.5%

Lara Croft is missing in Egypt - presumed dead. Those closest to her gather together at the Croft Estate on a grey, rainy day for a memorial service in her honour. Afterwards, the friends sit quietly together in the study of the Croft Mansion and reminisce about Lara's past exploits; exploits that have until now remained a secret..

Why similar: Adventure 21.3%, Female Protagonist 19.4%, Action 15%, Third Person 12.4%, Third-Person Shooter 9.5%

Experience an epic action-adventure story set in feudal Japan! Become a lethal shinobi assassin and powerful legendary samurai as you explore a beautiful open world in a time of chaos.

Why similar: Open World 15.2%, Stealth 13.9%, Female Protagonist 13.9%, Parkour 10.9%, Third Person 9.2%

A series of grisly murders brings Lara into conflict with a sinister Alchemist from the past, and a secret alliance of powerful individuals shrouded in mystery. Accused of the murder of her one time mentor, Werner Von Croy, Lara becomes a fugitive on the run.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 23.4%, Third Person 18.2%, Action 18.1%, Adventure 15.4%, Action-Adventure 10.5%

London, 1868. Lead your underworld organization in the midst of the Industrial Revolution to break the corrupt stranglehold on the city in a visceral adventure filled with action, intrigue, and brutal combat.

Why similar: Open World 20.3%, Stealth 16.9%, Parkour 16.9%, Third Person 10.9%, Female Protagonist 7.6%

A deadly virus engulfs the residents of Raccoon City in September of 1998, plunging the city into chaos as flesh eating zombies roam the streets for survivors. An unparalleled adrenaline rush, gripping storyline, and unimaginable horrors await you. Witness the return of Resident Evil 2.

Why similar: Third Person 21.9%, Female Protagonist 13.5%, Survival 12.5%, Story Rich 8.9%, Action 8.5%

Experience the winner of over 300 Game of the Year awards, now on PC. Discover Ellie and Abby’s story with graphical enhancements, gameplay modes like the roguelike survival experience No Return, and more.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 19%, Stealth 15.3%, Third Person 14.6%, Story Rich 12.5%, Action-Adventure 11.9%

From Remedy Entertainment, the masters of cinematic action games, comes Quantum Break, a time-amplified suspenseful blockbuster. The Quantum Break experience is part game, part live action show—where decisions in one dramatically affect the other.

Why similar: Third Person 19.5%, Third-Person Shooter 18.6%, Story Rich 17.6%, Action 13.3%, Adventure 7.4%

Fight through Mordor and uncover the truth of the spirit that compels you, discover the origins of the Rings of Power, build your legend and ultimately confront the evil of Sauron in this new chronicle of Middle-earth.

Why similar: Open World 27.3%, Stealth 16.5%, Third Person 15.1%, Action 9.8%, Adventure 9.7%

From the award-winning developers at Arkane® Studios comes Dishonored®: Death of the Outsider, the next standalone adventure in the critically-acclaimed Dishonored® series.

Why similar: Stealth 31.2%, Female Protagonist 19.3%, Action 9.6%, Open World 9.3%, Story Rich 8.2%

Assassin’s Creed Valhalla is an action-adventure game in which you are a Viking warrior raised on tales of battle and glory. Explore a dynamic open world set in England’s Dark Ages. Raid your enemies and grow your settlement to earn your place among the gods in Valhalla.

Why similar: Open World 26.3%, Stealth 10.8%, Third Person 10.3%, Adventure 9.6%, Action 8.7%

From creator Keiji Inafune and the makers of Metroid Prime comes the ReCore: Definitive Edition, an action-adventure crafted for a new generation. As one of the last humans, forge friendships with robotic companions and lead them on an epic adventure through a dynamic world.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 24.5%, Third-Person Shooter 19.8%, Adventure 17.1%, Open World 12.9%, Action 11.6%

You are Geralt of Rivia, mercenary monster slayer. Before you stands a war-torn, monster-infested continent you can explore at will. Your current contract? Tracking down Ciri — the Child of Prophecy, a living weapon that can alter the shape of the world.

Why similar: Open World 36.9%, Story Rich 14.7%, Third Person 11.6%, Adventure 9.6%, Great Soundtrack 7%

The ground-breaking action-adventure from nDreams Elevation – the VR immersion expert’s pioneering new studio.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 16.7%, Adventure 15.7%, Action-Adventure 14.9%, Parkour 13.6%, Action 13.1%

Dark Souls continues to push the boundaries with the latest, ambitious chapter in the critically-acclaimed and genre-defining series. Prepare yourself and Embrace The Darkness!

Why similar: Third Person 18.5%, Open World 15.7%, Exploration 10.4%, Story Rich 9.8%, Great Soundtrack 9%

Hidden in the towering Himalayas lies Kyrat, a country steeped in tradition and violence. You are Ajay Ghale. Traveling to Kyrat to fulfill your mother’s dying wish, you find yourself caught up in a civil war to overthrow the oppressive regime of dictator Pagan Min.

Why similar: Open World 32.3%, Stealth 12.3%, Action 9.3%, Adventure 9.2%, Survival 8.2%

How did Crystal Dynamics reinvent Tomb Raider? The Final Hours of Tomb Raider is a digital book that takes you inside the studio during the four year development of this franchise reboot. Journalist Geoff Keighley chronicles the team’s journey, illustrating this 11,000 word story with never-before-seen art and videos from parts of the...

Why similar: Female Protagonist 51.9%, Action 48.1%

The cult horror shooter series comes to an apocalyptic conclusion with an epic new third chapter, a heart-pumping new horde mode, and remastered editions of the best-selling Nazi Zombie Army 1 & 2.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 23.5%, Survival 16.6%, Action 12.3%, Third Person 10.6%, Multiplayer 9%