Games Like Tomb Raider: Anniversary

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 21%, Third Person 13.4%, Adventure 12.8%, Action 10.9%, Classic 10.3% ★

Why You'll Like It: This title shares the same engine and gameplay philosophy as Anniversary, offering a polished blend of acrobatics and puzzle-solving.

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”.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 21.1%, Third Person 15.7%, Adventure 15.2%, Action 11.3%, Puzzle 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: It perfectly balances modern survival mechanics with the classic tomb-raiding focus on exploration and ancient secrets.

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 20.7%, Third Person 14.1%, Adventure 13.8%, Action 11%, Puzzle 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: It continues the narrative and mechanical evolution of the Legend-era games with a greater emphasis on large-scale environmental puzzles.

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: Third Person 15%, Adventure 12.7%, Female Protagonist 10.9%, Action-Adventure 9.9%, Parkour 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: This series is the spiritual successor to the Tomb Raider formula, featuring high-octane set pieces and globe-trotting exploration.

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 24.4%, Third Person 18.3%, Adventure 17%, Action 12.6%, Puzzle 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: This entry leans heavily into the puzzle-heavy tomb exploration that made the original games so iconic.

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 23.2%, Adventure 16.4%, Third Person 16.1%, Action 13.9%, Third-Person Shooter 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: The 2013 reboot revitalized the franchise with a gritty, survival-focused take on Lara Croft's early adventures.

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

Why similar: Female Protagonist 20.5%, Third Person 12.9%, Platformer 11.5%, Puzzle 10.2%, Action 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: These remasters provide the most authentic way to experience the original games that inspired the Anniversary remake.

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 23%, Third Person 20.6%, Action 18.8%, Adventure 17.8%, Action-Adventure 11.8%

Why You'll Like It: A classic action-adventure title that balances exploration, stealth, and puzzle-solving with a compelling narrative.

Amidst the scorched sands of ancient Persia, there is a legend spun in an ancient tongue. It speaks of a time borne by blood and ruled by deceit. Drawn to the dark powers of a magic dagger, a young Prince is led to unleash a deadly evil upon a beautiful kingdom.

Why similar: Classic 32% ★, Third Person 14.4%, Parkour 13.5%, Platformer 11.8%, Action 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: A classic action-adventure game that emphasizes fluid platforming and time-manipulation puzzles similar to the Tomb Raider experience.

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: Third Person 26.6%, Platformer 16.8%, Action-Adventure 13.2%, Puzzle 12.7%, Action 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: It features excellent Metroidvania-style exploration, platforming, and environmental puzzles that feel very much in line with the Tomb Raider spirit.

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 20.4%, Third Person 19.6%, Action 18.9%, Platformer 8.9%, Action-Adventure 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a character-driven adventure with a strong focus on platforming and navigating ruined environments.

Deceived by the forces of evil into prematurely bringing about the end of the world, War – the first Horseman of the Apocalypse – stands accused of breaking the sacred law by inciting a war between Heaven and Hell.

Why similar: Third Person 30%, Action 28.4%, Adventure 22.9%, Puzzle 13.7%, Singleplayer 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: This game features dense, Zelda-like dungeon design filled with complex puzzles and satisfying combat.

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 24.6%, Action 19.5%, Adventure 18.3%, Puzzle 13.3%, Platformer 12.6%

Why You'll Like It: While isometric, this spin-off captures the core essence of Tomb Raider puzzle-solving and cooperative exploration.

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 29.3%, Third Person 17.7%, Adventure 13.7%, Action 13.2%, Action-Adventure 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: A beautiful action-adventure game that combines exploration, combat, and environmental puzzles in a cohesive world.

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 30.7%, Puzzle 21.7%, Adventure 16.6%, Platformer 13.9%, Parkour 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: A brilliant turn-based puzzle game that distills the core exploration and trap-avoidance mechanics of Tomb Raider into a minimalist experience.

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: Female Protagonist 33.8%, Third Person 16.3%, Adventure 16%, Action 11.7%, Dinosaurs 9.7% ★

Why You'll Like It: It offers a vast open world filled with ancient ruins to explore and a strong female protagonist at the helm.

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 31.7%, Third Person 20.1%, Action 14.4%, Third-Person Shooter 12%, Adventure 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: A third-person action game that rewards exploration and features unique environmental puzzles within a mysterious, shifting facility.

As Indiana Jones, you’ll travel to 1935 China to prevent a powerful artifact from falling into evil hands. This globe-spanning adventure pits you against evil Nazis and the Asian underworld. It’ll take more than just a trusty whip and pistol to avoid the perils of the Emperor’s Tomb.

Why similar: Classic 43.9% ★, Action 17.6%, Adventure 17.4%, Third Person 15.3%, Action-Adventure 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: A classic globe-trotting adventure that captures the pulp-archaeology feel of the Tomb Raider series.

The critically acclaimed Prince of Persia® franchise returns for the first time on next-generation platforms with an all-new epic journey. Built by the same award-winning Ubisoft Montreal studio that created Assassin's Creed™, Prince of Persia has been in development for over three years to deliver a whole new action-adventure gaming...

Why similar: Third Person 19.8%, Adventure 18.5%, Action 18.2%, Parkour 17.5%, Platformer 16%

Why You'll Like It: This 2008 entry focuses heavily on acrobatic platforming and navigating vertical environments.

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 42.3%, Third Person 21%, Adventure 11.7%, Action 8.8%, Action-Adventure 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: An intensely atmospheric adventure that relies heavily on environmental perception and puzzle-solving to progress.

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

Why similar: Female Protagonist 34.2%, Third Person 18.9%, Adventure 18.4%, Action 9.3%, Puzzle 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven adventure that relies on environmental puzzle-solving and stealth to navigate dangerous, atmospheric locations.

The Prince of Persia, a seasoned warrior, returns from the Island of Time to Babylon with his love, Kaileena. Instead of the peace that he longs for, he finds his homeland ravaged by war and the kingdom turned against him.

Why similar: Third Person 17.7%, Action 17.4%, Adventure 15.9%, Parkour 15.2%, Platformer 14.7%

Why You'll Like It: It combines fast-paced combat with the series' signature platforming and puzzle-solving mechanics.

Join Kate Walker as she travels to remote locations and time periods in this timeless voyage to discover her true destiny.

Why similar: Classic 26% ★, Adventure 25.2%, Female Protagonist 23.9%, Puzzle 14.8%, Third Person 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: A classic adventure game that focuses entirely on atmosphere, narrative, and intricate environmental puzzles.

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 28.1%, Adventure 16.6%, Action 14.3%, Third-Person Shooter 12.9%, Third Person 12.5%

Why You'll Like It: A third-person action-adventure game with a heavy emphasis on platforming and exploring desert ruins.

The best-selling Trine series returns to the magic of 2.5D! Join three iconic heroes as they set off on a quest through fantastical fairytale landscapes to save the world from the Nightmare Prince’s shadows.

Why similar: Platformer 24.1%, Puzzle 20%, Action-Adventure 16.5%, Adventure 16%, Action 13.4%

Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-platformer that requires creative use of physics and character abilities to navigate intricate environments.

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 14.9%, Platformer 12.5%, Female Protagonist 10.7%, Puzzle 10.2%, Parkour 9.9%

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: Classic 30.1% ★, Female Protagonist 15.2%, Adventure 11.2%, Action 8.8%, Third Person 8.3%

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: Classic 27.9% ★, Female Protagonist 16.3%, Adventure 13.5%, Action 10.8%, Third Person 9%

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: Classic 24.4% ★, Female Protagonist 19%, Adventure 13.6%, Action 11.5%, Third Person 9.6%

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: Classic 21.6% ★, Female Protagonist 18.6%, Adventure 13.9%, Action 13.1%, Third Person 9.8%

Raw Instinct takes over in this new, adrenaline-pumping journey into Survival Horror. Something is terribly wrong. Your covert mission has gone haywire… now you find yourself pursued by a relentless, prehistoric terror. Suddenly, your mission becomes a desperate fight for survival.

Why similar: Dinosaurs 40.9% ★, Action 14%, Adventure 13.7%, Female Protagonist 12.1%, Third-Person Shooter 12.1%

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: Classic 18.4% ★, Female Protagonist 17%, Adventure 15.6%, Action 14.2%, Third Person 10.5%

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 25.8%, Female Protagonist 23.9%, Action 21.3%, Puzzle 13.1%, Third Person 6.7%

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 21.1%, Action 17.6%, Third Person 15.7%, Classic 13.3% ★, Adventure 11.6%

The game that defined the survival-horror genre is back! Check out the remastered HD version of Resident Evil.

Why similar: Classic 49.2% ★, Third Person 10.6%, Female Protagonist 10.4%, Puzzle 10%, Adventure 5.8%

A world where time has no meaning - and evil knows no bounds. Torn from a world long gone, the time traveling warrior Turok has found himself thrust into a savage land torn by conflict.

Why similar: Classic 38.8% ★, Dinosaurs 29.8% ★, Action 11.3%, Adventure 10.4%, Shooter 2.9%

Enter the dark underworld of Prince of Persia Warrior Within, the sword-slashing sequel to the critically acclaimed Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time™. Hunted by Dahaka, an immortal incarnation of Fate seeking divine retribution, the Prince embarks upon a path of both carnage and mystery to defy his preordained death.

Why similar: Classic 26.5% ★, Third Person 15.9%, Parkour 14.4%, Action 14.3%, Adventure 10.5%

Fear Effect, the pioneering cel-shaded cinematic action game, returns!

Why similar: Female Protagonist 35%, Third-Person Shooter 17.9%, Action 15.9%, Action-Adventure 13.5%, Adventure 10.5%

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: Action 50%, Female Protagonist 50%

The Longest Journey is an amazing graphical adventure, where the player controls the protagonist, April Ryan, on her journey between parallel universes.

Why similar: Classic 40.5% ★, Female Protagonist 28.7%, Adventure 18.9%, Puzzle 4.1%, Story Rich 3.4%

Before the mansion, before the destruction of Raccoon City, there was Resident Evil 0. Now remastered with improved visuals and sounds, as well as the all-new Wesker Mode, there's never been a better time to experience the origins of the Resident Evil story.

Why similar: Classic 38% ★, Third Person 13.2%, Female Protagonist 13.1%, Adventure 10.1%, Action 8.6%

The game takes place in the world of the Cretaceous Period... Dinosaurs attack players in various scenes, including jungles, caves, lakes, and some buildings eroded by plants! Use the characteristics of increased number of weapons to overcome difficult challenges!

Why similar: Dinosaurs 41% ★, Action 14.6%, Adventure 14.2%, Female Protagonist 12.7%, Third-Person Shooter 10.4%

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: Female Protagonist 34.6%, Third Person 27.6%, Action-Adventure 13.8%, Action 12%, Adventure 7.9%

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

Why similar: Female Protagonist 23.9%, Action 19.8%, Third-Person Shooter 18.6%, Third Person 17.3%, Adventure 13.2%

Your world...Your rules!

Why similar: Classic 26.1% ★, Action 23.1%, Third Person 21.7%, Third-Person Shooter 10.2%, Adventure 9.9%

Finish the hunt in this epic finale to the Turok Trilogy. Pick up immediately after the events of Turok 2: Seeds of Evil, with dual protagonists Joseph and Danielle Fireseed, of the Turok family tree, as they battle the titular antagonist Oblivion and its followers, the Flesh Eaters.

Why similar: Dinosaurs 36.4% ★, Action 28.6%, Adventure 26.1%, Shooter 6.9%, Singleplayer 2.1%

The year is 1947. The Nazis have been crushed, the Cold War has begun and Soviet agents are sniffing around the ruins of the fabled Tower of Babel. What are they up to? The CIA recruits renowned archeologist and adventurer, Dr. Henry "Indiana" Jones, to find out.

Why similar: Classic 53.5% ★, Adventure 25.1%, Action 21.4%

Prince of Persia The Forgotten Sands is the next chapter in the fan-favorite Sands of Time universe. Visiting his brother's kingdom following his adventure in Azad, the Prince finds the royal palace under siege from a mighty army bent on its destruction.

Why similar: Action 21.1%, Adventure 20%, Third Person 18.7%, Platformer 18.6%, Parkour 17.7%

Wield your high-tech umbrella to take down Italy’s last mafia family while evading capture by your own agency in this thrilling third-person action-adventure shooter.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 24.9%, Third Person 15%, Third-Person Shooter 13.8%, Action-Adventure 10.7%, Adventure 10.7%

Join Roll the Valkyrie as she subverts fate in a retro indie platformer taking after PSX classics. Climb, dash, jump, and glide your way up a falling sky island, to stop it from destroying the world below.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 18.5%, Parkour 17.7%, Third Person 15.5%, Platformer 14.9%, Adventure 11.3%

In this sequel to the critically acclaimed Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver, reassume the role of Raziel, and travel back through the currents of time into various eras of Nosgoth's past in your relentless pursuit of Kain.

Why similar: Classic 37.9% ★, Adventure 14.9%, Action 13.5%, Third Person 12.6%, Puzzle 7.3%

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 33.8%, Third Person 21.5%, Action 14.3%, Adventure 10.2%, Parkour 7.3%

Urban Chaos throws you into the heart of a modern urban jungle at the turn of the millenium. To succeed you'll need a lethal combination of stealth, physical agility and martial art skills as you interact with the city around you.

Why similar: Classic 44.6% ★, Female Protagonist 20.5%, Action 19.9%, Third Person 15%

The first true sequel to the classic 1988 Nintendo Entertainment System original, Bionic Commando sees the return of the bionically-enhanced Nathan "R.A.D." Spencer. Time has not been kind to Spencer: Five years after his heroic defeat of the Imperials, he has been betrayed by the government he swore to serve, imprisoned for...

Why similar: Action 29.6%, Third Person 26.2%, Adventure 25.4%, Third-Person Shooter 9.9%, Great Soundtrack 3.2%

Your favorite marsupial, Crash Bandicoot™, is back! He’s enhanced, entranced and ready-to-dance with the N. Sane Trilogy. Relive all your favorite moments in Crash Bandicoot™, Crash Bandicoot™ 2: Cortex Strikes Back and Crash Bandicoot™ 3: Warped, now in fully-remastered graphical glory!

Why similar: Classic 48.4% ★, Platformer 18.7%, Adventure 9.6%, 3D Platformer 8.1%, Action 6.9%

Ayumi, the gorgeous gun and sword-wielding treasure hunter, sets out on a journey to an ancient island in search of new adventures. While rich in bounty, the island is also filled with the magic of Chaos, being at the same time home to blood thirsty monsters.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 44.3%, Third Person 20.7%, Action 19.4%, Adventure 13.6%, Singleplayer 1.8%

Sphinx and the Cursed Mummy is an original 3rd person action-adventure inspired by the mythology of ancient Egypt. Travelling the world via magical portals to foil the evil plans of Set. Sphinx's journey will require all his wits, agility, and special powers.

Why similar: Third Person 17.3%, Classic 16.8% ★, Platformer 16.2%, Puzzle 13.7%, Action-Adventure 11.6%