Games Like Tomb Raider Game of the Year

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 16.6%, Adventure 14.1%, Third Person 12%, Third-Person Shooter 10.2%, Action 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: It directly builds on Tomb Raider 2013 with the same cinematic third-person combat, survival exploration, crafting, and tomb-focused level design.

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 19%, Adventure 15.5%, Third Person 13.8%, Action 10.2%, Stealth 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: This is the closest follow-up in tone and mechanics, emphasizing stealth, jungle traversal, tombs, and Lara’s evolution into a full raider.

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 Shooter 14.6%, Adventure 10.8%, Third Person 10.5%, Story Rich 8.1%, Female Protagonist 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: If you want cinematic climbing, shootouts, treasure-hunting, and big set pieces with a strong adventure-movie feel, this is the nearest non-Tomb Raider match on Steam.

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 22.9%, Adventure 17.7%, Third Person 15%, Action 12.6%, Third-Person Shooter 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: It shares Lara’s globe-trotting tomb exploration and third-person platforming while leaning harder into the puzzle-and-ruins side of the series.

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 23.7%, Adventure 16.9%, Third Person 14.5%, Action 12.7%, Third-Person Shooter 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: This is a streamlined, story-driven Lara Croft adventure with acrobatic traversal, combat, and blockbuster pacing that anticipates the reboot’s cinematic style.

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 23.6%, Adventure 16.6%, Third Person 16.3%, Action 14.1%, Third-Person Shooter 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: It delivers classic tomb raiding, platforming, and environmental puzzle solving with Lara at the center, making it a strong fit if you liked the exploration side most.

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 24.3%, Story Rich 12.3%, Action-Adventure 12.2%, Adventure 11.2%, Action 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: Its blend of traversal, environmental puzzles, cinematic storytelling, and ancient-ruin exploration feels very close to Tomb Raider even with lightsaber combat instead of guns.

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 28.3%, Adventure 15.8%, Third Person 13.4%, Story Rich 10.8%, Action 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: Its female-led open-world adventure mixes bow combat, discovery, climbing, lore hunting, and ancient-world mystery in a way that scratches a similar itch.

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 24.2%, Third Person 14%, Adventure 13.3%, Action 11.4%, Cinematic 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: It offers satisfying third-person action, light puzzle solving, traversal, and a polished adventure feel that overlaps well with Tomb Raider’s exploration-driven pacing.

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: Stealth 17%, Third Person 15.5%, Adventure 11.8%, Action 11.7%, Action-Adventure 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: Its ancient-world setting, tomb exploration, climbing, and discovery-heavy adventure structure make it a great pick for players who loved the archaeological side of Tomb Raider.

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: Stealth 18%, Story Rich 15.5%, Adventure 15%, Action-Adventure 14.7%, Action 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: Even from a different perspective, it captures the archaeological adventure vibe, puzzle solving, trap-filled ruins, and globe-trotting treasure-hunt spirit.

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: Third-Person Shooter 27.2%, Female Protagonist 25.5%, Adventure 17.5%, Action 13.5%, Third Person 11%

Why You'll Like It: This has a similar blend of third-person shooting, traversal, environmental puzzle elements, and female-led sci-fi adventuring.

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 23.4%, Third-Person Shooter 20.4%, Third Person 14.4%, Action 11%, Adventure 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: Its female protagonist, strong narrative, collectible lore, and fluid third-person combat make it a compelling match for the action-exploration side of Tomb Raider.

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 23.3%, Stealth 17.1%, Story Rich 15.1%, Adventure 14.7%, Third Person 12.4%

Why You'll Like It: Its stealth-action, survival pressure, and story-rich journey with a vulnerable protagonist echo the harsher, more grounded tone of Tomb Raider 2013.

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 24.2%, Third Person 14.8%, Story Rich 11.3%, Cinematic 9.6%, Adventure 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: While less puzzle-focused, it shares Tomb Raider 2013’s gritty survival tone, tense third-person combat, scavenging, and cinematic storytelling.

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

Why similar: Female Protagonist 19%, Third-Person Shooter 16.3%, Third Person 11.5%, Adventure 9.1%, Action 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: These remasters preserve the series’ purest tomb-raiding roots, making them ideal if Tomb Raider 2013 made you want more puzzles and ancient ruins from Lara’s history.

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 17.6%, Adventure 16%, Third Person 15.3%, Action 14.9%, Stealth 12.5%

Why You'll Like It: This classic adventure blends exploration, puzzle solving, action, and a charismatic heroine in a way that still appeals to Tomb Raider fans.

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 23.1%, Action 19%, Third Person 18.4%, Story Rich 14.5%, Action-Adventure 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: It’s a focused, story-rich third-person action adventure with strong character work, traversal, and linear cinematic momentum.

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

Why similar: Third Person 25.5%, Adventure 16.5%, Action 16.1%, Story Rich 12.1%, Action-Adventure 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: It expands on Fallen Order’s mix of traversal, puzzle spaces, and cinematic exploration, though it is a bit broader and more systems-heavy.

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 Shooter 20.2%, Third Person 16%, Adventure 11.9%, Female Protagonist 11.8%, Action 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: This collection is worth a look if you want more classic Lara Croft adventuring and can handle older-school design sensibilities.

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 33.4%, Third Person 20.6%, Action 14.7%, Adventure 11.8%, Story Rich 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: It’s a stylish female-led action adventure with cinematic progression, climbing sequences, and a similarly focused single-player campaign.

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 20.7%, Third Person 16.5%, Adventure 12.6%, Cinematic 12%, Action 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: Like Innocence, it delivers a cinematic, survival-tinged journey with stealth, exploration, and emotional storytelling over pure shooting.

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 33.4%, Third Person 16.1%, Story Rich 14.7%, Adventure 10.9%, Atmospheric 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: It shares the intimate, story-driven, third-person adventure format and a strong female lead, though it leans more into atmosphere than shooting.

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.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 27.9%, Story Rich 11.5%, Action 10.1%, Adventure 9.3%, Action-Adventure 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: This is another polished, linear, story-heavy third-person adventure driven by banter, set pieces, exploration, and combat encounters.

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 31.6%, Action 14.2%, Adventure 13.6%, Third Person 13.4%, Action-Adventure 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: Its female protagonist, exploration-heavy progression, and environmental navigation make it a decent fit if you want another action adventure with strong world traversal.

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 22.4%, Adventure 19.5%, Action 13.4%, Third Person 11.8%, Third-Person Shooter 11%

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: Adventure 32%, Action 29.9%, Third Person 24.8%, Platformer 9.2%, Singleplayer 4%

Why You'll Like It: If your favorite part of Tomb Raider was the movement, climbing, and environmental platforming, this is a very strong complementary pick.

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 23.7%, Adventure 20%, Action 15%, Third-Person Shooter 12.4%, Third Person 11.7%

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 22.3%, Adventure 19.6%, Third-Person Shooter 17%, Action 16.3%, Third Person 11.4%

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 23.6%, Action 20.5%, Third Person 17%, Adventure 15.2%, Third-Person Shooter 9.1%

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: Adventure 21.2%, Female Protagonist 19.7%, Action 17.1%, Third-Person Shooter 12.7%, Third Person 11.8%

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 21.7%, Adventure 21.1%, Action 14.9%, Third Person 11.7%, Third-Person Shooter 11.2%

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: Third-Person Shooter 25.4%, Female Protagonist 19.7%, Third Person 11.5%, Adventure 10%, Action-Adventure 8.4%

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 26.6%, Third Person 14.4%, Stealth 11.8%, Story Rich 11.4%, Female Protagonist 8.5%

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 39.9%, Adventure 25.4%, Puzzle 14.3%, Atmospheric 7.4%, Platformer 6.6%

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 25.5%, Adventure 22.3%, Action 21%, Third Person 8.6%, Puzzle 7%

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 28%, Female Protagonist 22.1%, Action 20.4%, Multiplayer 12.4%, Puzzle 6.1%

Earn the Number. 007 First Light is a thrilling espionage action-adventure game from IO Interactive. Follow James Bond as a young, resourceful and sometimes reckless recruit in MI6's training programme, and discover an origin story of the world’s most famous spy.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 20.3%, Stealth 12.6%, Third Person 12.5%, Cinematic 8.6%, Adventure 8.5%

A unique psychological action thriller delivered by A-list Hollywood performances by Elliot Page and Willem Dafoe, Beyond: Two Souls takes you on a thrilling journey across the globe as you play out the remarkable life of Jodie Holmes.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 26.7%, Adventure 15.9%, Quick-Time Events 15.1% ★, Story Rich 13.8%, Cinematic 12.5%

Shape your fears… Fear the shapes. Embark on a journey where you face your worst fears and are confronted with the emotional impact of your actions in this narrative adventure game with puzzles, stealth and action.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 22.6%, Stealth 12.7%, Adventure 12.5%, Third Person 11%, Action 10.7%

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

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 23.2%, Multiplayer 16%, Female Protagonist 15.3%, Action 11.3%, Third Person 10.2%

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 29.6%, Female Protagonist 16.2%, Action 14.1%, Third Person 11.4%, Adventure 10.7%

Scars Above is a challenging sci-fi third-person action adventure shooter combining the rewarding feel of overcoming difficulty with a compelling and intricate story, set in a mysterious alien world to explore.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 24.5%, Female Protagonist 21.6%, Adventure 12.8%, Action 11.3%, Third Person 10.3%

Blending action and survival horror, Resident Evil 6 promises to be the dramatic horror experience of 2013.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 27.7%, Action 14.9%, Quick-Time Events 14.1% ★, Multiplayer 10.5%, Third Person 9.9%

Discover the dark secrets of a lawless island ruled by violence and take the fight to the enemy as you try to escape. You’ll need more than luck to escape alive!

Why similar: Stealth 19.9%, Action 19.1%, Adventure 19%, Multiplayer 17.2%, Shooter 11%

Discover the true meaning of fear in Alien: Isolation, a survival horror set in an atmosphere of constant dread and mortal danger.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 32.4%, Stealth 29.1%, Atmospheric 10.3%, Action 8.4%, Adventure 7.5%

His vengeance against the Gods of Olympus years behind him, Kratos now lives as a man in the realm of Norse Gods and monsters. It is in this harsh, unforgiving world that he must fight to survive… and teach his son to do the same.

Why similar: Third Person 21.4%, Action 20.2%, Adventure 19.6%, Story Rich 18%, Exploration 7.2%

After a century in stasis the girl En arrives at her destination: A Palace out of legend. Out here, using forgotten technologies, she hopes to bring back a life that shouldn’t have been lost. But nothing could prepare her for what she’ll face in the ancient halls below.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 26.5%, Stealth 22.7%, Third Person 16.3%, Adventure 11.3%, Action 8.8%

As the world collapses, there's only one way forward—through chaos. Face relentless firefights, unexpected encounters, and tough choices. Fight your way past every enemy, step by step, to complete your journey. Stand your ground—there’s no escape but to keep moving ahead.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 21.2%, Female Protagonist 15.6%, Third Person 9.7%, Stealth 8.2%, Cinematic 8.2%

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

Why similar: Female Protagonist 17.4%, Third Person 17%, Adventure 11.3%, Third-Person Shooter 9.8%, Action 9.2%

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 24.1%, Third-Person Shooter 17.3%, Action 14.7%, Third Person 13.9%, Multiplayer 13.3%

A dark history comes calling in this "African Mythology meets Survival-Horror and Souls-like" experience! You play as the soldier who mysteriously ends up in a supernatural realm, of which her only way out is to partake in an ancient ritual... or so she believes.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 26.2%, Female Protagonist 17.6%, Third Person 13%, Shooter 7.4%, Action-Adventure 7.1%

Uncover the mystery of Archdale Castle in this Indie Action Survival Horror when an explosion threatens to expose a family curse and a new epidemic

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 25.2%, Female Protagonist 18.6%, Third Person 11.6%, Cinematic 11.5%, Action 9.2%

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 23.4%, Female Protagonist 15.6%, Action 10.9%, Multiplayer 10.5%, Story Rich 8.8%

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: Third Person 15.4%, Female Protagonist 13.1%, Stealth 11.9%, Action-Adventure 10.5%, Adventure 9.8%

Alice: Madness Returns is a third-person, single-player, action adventure platformer. Visit the grim reality of Victorian London and travel to the beautiful yet ghastly Wonderland to uncover the root of Alice's madness.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 26.3%, Third Person 18.2%, Adventure 10.6%, Story Rich 10.4%, Action 9.5%

The ultimate edition of the jaw-dropping action-adventure game set onboard a floating city.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 28.6%, Third Person 20.7%, Action 17.8%, Adventure 17.7%, Third-Person Shooter 10.6%

In a desolate and ominous world, a young girl faces dark creatures that lurk in every shadow. With each step, the danger grows. But there is only one rule: stay awake.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 25.4%, Third Person 19.2%, Stealth 11.9%, Action 10.1%, Action-Adventure 9.9%

Requiem for the dead. Nightmare for the living. Prepare to escape death in a heart-stopping experience that will chill you to your core.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 40.1%, Female Protagonist 14.5%, Action 13.7%, Cinematic 11.3%, Action-Adventure 7.8%

A third person survival horror game. Search for key objects, solve puzzles and face dangers in order to escape. Inspired by the old survival horror, with two playable characters and modern mechanics delve into the narrative story of Selene's Unbearable night.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 25.2%, Female Protagonist 15.8%, Third Person 13.8%, Adventure 10.7%, Action 9.7%