Games Like Tomb Raider II (1997)

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 37% ★, Adventure 11.4%, Female Protagonist 11.3%, Action 7.3%, Third Person 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: The original game that established the core exploration and puzzle-solving mechanics found in the sequel.

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 32.4% ★, Female Protagonist 15%, Adventure 14.7%, Action 10.3%, Third Person 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: A direct continuation of the classic formula that expands on the globe-trotting scope and environmental hazards.

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

Why similar: Female Protagonist 17%, Old School 11.4%, Adventure 9.5%, Third-Person Shooter 9.3%, Action-Adventure 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: A modern update that preserves the original gameplay while providing a polished visual experience for the classic trilogy.

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: Classic 27.5% ★, Female Protagonist 16.4%, Adventure 13.6%, Action 10.9%, Third Person 9%

Why You'll Like It: A faithful reimagining of the original Tomb Raider that modernizes the controls and level design while keeping the spirit of the 90s classics.

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 19.5%, Adventure 16.3%, Classic 15.9% ★, Action 11.5%, Third Person 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: This entry successfully revitalized the series with fluid movement and cinematic set pieces that feel like a natural evolution of the classic games.

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: Adventure 18.1%, Third-Person Shooter 13.6%, Action-Adventure 13.6%, Third Person 12%, Female Protagonist 11.6%

Why You'll Like It: Widely considered the modern spiritual successor to the Tomb Raider series, offering high-octane action and archaeological exploration.

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 53.9% ★, Adventure 17.3%, Action 14.5%, Third Person 8.6%, Action-Adventure 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: Captures the same pulp-adventure spirit as Lara Croft, featuring globe-trotting exploration and classic third-person combat.

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 20.3%, Adventure 18.2%, Action 12.1%, Third Person 10.5%, Classic 10.3% ★

Why You'll Like It: Refines the classic exploration mechanics with more expansive, non-linear environments and advanced movement options.

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 21.4%, Adventure 21.2%, Action 13.1%, Third Person 12.3%, Action-Adventure 9%

Why You'll Like It: A modern survival-adventure that balances intense combat with deep, rewarding tomb exploration.

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 60.6% ★, Adventure 23.1%, Action 16.3%

Why You'll Like It: A classic 3D action-adventure game that mirrors the puzzle-platforming and tomb-raiding gameplay of the 90s era.

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 24.1%, Adventure 22.7%, Action 14.1%, Third Person 13.8%, Action-Adventure 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses heavily on the series' roots in puzzle-filled tombs and environmental navigation within a modern engine.

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 48.4% ★, Adventure 12.9%, Action 11.4%, Third Person 10.2%, Platformer 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A landmark title in 3D platforming that emphasizes environmental traversal and puzzle-solving in a cinematic setting.

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 21.8%, Adventure 21%, Action 14.8%, Third Person 11.7%, Third-Person Shooter 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: The 2013 reboot that reimagines Lara's origins with a focus on survival and environmental interaction.

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 34.4%, Adventure 25.5%, Puzzle 18.8%, Platformer 11.3%, Atmospheric 6%

Why You'll Like It: A strategic, turn-based take on the Tomb Raider formula that distills the essence of tomb exploration into a puzzle-focused experience.

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: Adventure 23.9%, Female Protagonist 22.1%, Action 20.9%, Action-Adventure 15.5%, Third Person 15.2%

Why You'll Like It: A classic action-adventure game that excels at blending exploration, puzzle-solving, and a compelling narrative.

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: Adventure 24.3%, Female Protagonist 23.8%, Action 21.3%, Puzzle 10.1%, Platformer 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: An isometric action-adventure that emphasizes cooperative puzzle-solving and combat within ancient ruins.

The long-awaited sequel to La-Mulana, La-Mulana 2 follows Lumisa Kosugi as she explores the ancient ruins of La-Mulana. Desperate to find the cause of the recent slew of monsters appearing from the ruins, Lumisa discovers the "other" La-Mulana: the ruins known as Eg-Lana.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 24.2%, Action-Adventure 15.5%, Adventure 12.1%, Platformer 11.6%, Puzzle 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging archaeological adventure that captures the feeling of uncovering ancient secrets through complex puzzle-solving.

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 22.3%, Action-Adventure 19.2%, Adventure 15.2%, Action 13.8%, Platformer 13.2%

Why You'll Like It: Combines exploration-heavy level design with platforming and environmental puzzles reminiscent of classic adventure games.

The ultimate thief is back! Tread softly as you make your way through 15 new complex, non-linear levels full of loot to steal and guards to outsmart. Improved enemy AI, new gadgets and a riveting story will draw you into the world of Thief II: The Metal Age, a place of powerful new technologies, fanatical religions and corruption.

Why similar: Classic 80.2% ★, Action 8.1%, Atmospheric 5.5%, Adventure 4.1%, Singleplayer 2%

Why You'll Like It: While stealth-focused, it shares the atmospheric, exploration-heavy design philosophy of 90s classic PC games.

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 24.9%, Third Person 13.8%, Action-Adventure 11.7%, Adventure 11.7%, 3D Platformer 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, platform-heavy action-adventure that emphasizes exploration and creative level design.

Embark on a quest for identity through time, as you piece together the puzzle of two lives.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 34.3%, Adventure 24%, Third Person 16%, Puzzle 15.6%, Atmospheric 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven adventure that focuses on exploration and classic puzzle mechanics in a beautifully realized world.

(Release: 2014) Special agent Leon S. Kennedy is sent on a mission to rescue the U.S. President’s daughter who has been kidnapped.

Why similar: Classic 42.9% ★, Third-Person Shooter 17.9%, Action 13%, Adventure 9.9%, Third Person 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A classic 3D action-adventure that balances combat with exploration and environmental interaction.

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

Why similar: Adventure 11.4%, Third-Person Shooter 10.6%, Third Person 10.5%, Female Protagonist 9.7%, Action 9.2%

A Psychic Odyssey Through the Minds of Misfits, Monsters, and Madmen. This classic action/adventure platformer from acclaimed developers Double Fine Productions follows the story of a young psychic named Razputin.

Why similar: Classic 39.4% ★, Platformer 15.6%, Adventure 15%, Third Person 9.9%, Action 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: Offers creative 3D platforming and exploration that rewards players for interacting with their environment.

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 29.9% ★, Adventure 15.6%, Female Protagonist 15.3%, Action 12.2%, Third-Person Shooter 7.4%

Caroline Walker returns in the sequel to the award-winning survival horror classic. Explore the decaying remains of the secluded Villa Hess, use improvised weapons to confront terrifying creatures, and bend the fabric of reality to save your sister from a twisted cult.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 19.1%, Third-Person Shooter 14.8%, 1990's 14.1%, Third Person 10.7%, Action-Adventure 8.9%

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 25.6% ★, Adventure 17.7%, Female Protagonist 14.1%, Action 13.3%, 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: Classic 19.6% ★, Female Protagonist 18.4%, Action 17.4%, Adventure 13.8%, Third Person 10.6%

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: Adventure 25.9%, Action 22.1%, Third-Person Shooter 21.4%, Female Protagonist 16.5%, Shooter 10.6%

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 50.4% ★, Adventure 16.1%, Action 11.9%, Third Person 7.7%, Puzzle 4.5%

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

Why similar: Classic 35.6% ★, Adventure 27.9%, Female Protagonist 19.3%, Puzzle 9.3%, Atmospheric 3.7%

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 33.6%, Action 23%, Female Protagonist 22.8%, Puzzle 9.7%, Third Person 4.9%

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 56.7% ★, Action 17.9%, Female Protagonist 16.3%, Third Person 9.2%

Built by a mad baron to bring notoriety to his town, only the brave or foolish would dare to enter Deathtrap Dungeon. Fabulous riches await the victor. Many adventurers have tried - none have come out alive… As Red Lotus, the alluring assassin, or Chaindog, the savage warrior, you must battle your way to the heart of the dungeon and slay...

Why similar: Classic 32.1% ★, Adventure 23.9%, Action 21.3%, Female Protagonist 11.9%, 1990's 7.9%

Q.U.B.E. 2 is the sequel to the hit first-person puzzle game Q.U.B.E. You are Amelia Cross, a stranded archaeologist who has awoken among the ruins of an ancient alien landscape. With the distant help of another survivor you must solve the puzzles of this mysterious world and find a way back home.

Why similar: Adventure 35.1%, Action 26.1%, Female Protagonist 17.8%, Puzzle 15.4%, Atmospheric 2.1%

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 43.8% ★, Action 16%, Adventure 14%, Third Person 12.1%, Platformer 6.9%

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 51.6% ★, Adventure 11.1%, Action 10.2%, 1990's 7.8%, Shooter 5.2%

It is five years after Kyle's victory over the seven dark Jedi. Invading Imperial forces advance upon a quiet Rebel outpost, interrupting Kyle's training of a brave new Jedi, Mara Jade. First introduced in Timothy Zahn's award-winning Star Wars novel, Heir to the Empire, Mara Jade blends her past experiences as a one time smuggler and...

Why similar: Classic 37.7% ★, Action 21.9%, Female Protagonist 11.9%, Third Person 8.4%, Adventure 5.8%

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 26.6%, Adventure 18.8%, Third Person 16.9%, Action-Adventure 14.9%, Action 14.1%

Twinsen's Little Big Adventure 2 Classic is a retro action-adventure game originally released in 1997. After saving the world from the evilish Doctor Funfrock, Twinsen is now ready to face a new threat coming from outer space.

Why similar: 1990's 20%, Adventure 17.9%, Action 13.8%, Old School 13.6%, Puzzle 10.5%

THE LEGEND BEGINS

Why similar: Classic 58.3% ★, Action 12.7%, 1990's 8.8%, Female Protagonist 5.5%, Retro 4.8%

The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse lurk in the shadows before you. They are Death, Pestilence, Famine, and War. They are the root of all that is evil, but the least of your worries. The last of the three Serpent Riders yet lives.

Why similar: Classic 73.3% ★, Action 13.7%, 1990's 6.4%, Shooter 2.9%, Retro 2.6%

Having searched Eastern and Western Europe for a missing heir, Kate Walker finally completed her long and arduous journey, obtaining the signature of Hans Voralberg and closing the automaton factory buyout.

Why similar: Classic 33.2% ★, Adventure 31.9%, Female Protagonist 19.5%, Puzzle 9.2%, Atmospheric 2.9%

Fly with Nyx across the ruins of the ancient Greece in her dangerous search for her dearest friend Icarus. Use the powers of Zeus and the Gods from Olympus and use them wisely in order to help Nyx to complete her epic adventure.

Why similar: Adventure 35.4%, Action 26.9%, Female Protagonist 25.7%, Platformer 12%

Tomb Explorer VR is an Experimental Physics VR Adventure game where you explore ancient ruins, solve intricate puzzles, and embark on a quest for historical treasures, relics, and artifacts.

Why similar: Adventure 23.6%, Action-Adventure 19.8%, Puzzle 17.8%, Female Protagonist 13.7%, Action 11.7%

Strap on your combat sandals...Lo Wang is coming to the Land of the Rising Sun to turn out the lights. Experience total blood immersion. If you can't touch, kill or drive something...then blow it away! Whether you're wielding shurikens, an Uzi, or a freshly plundered Guardian head...you've got your work cut out for you.

Why similar: Classic 69.2% ★, Action 9.2%, 1990's 7.5%, Retro 4.6%, Shooter 4.1%

Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II picks up where the award-winning Dark Forces™ game left off...with even more features and firepower in dazzling 3D graphics. As Kyle Katarn, you must acquire a lightsaber and learn the ways of the Force to become a Jedi Knight.

Why similar: Classic 59.2% ★, Action 17%, Third Person 9.4%, Adventure 4.4%, Shooter 4.2%

Infiltrate secure locations across the globe in this stealth-action thriller. Uncover a global conspiracy and stop a deadly bio-terror attack in the second game of the award-winning Splinter Cell series.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 31.1%, Action 19.7%, Third Person 19.1%, Shooter 12.8%, Adventure 10.6%

This game is an action-adventure RPG game that unfolds around an ancient Chinese mythology. 40 years after the defeat of the Emperor Jo, Chiyou's spirit, which had been suppressed for 3000 years was once causing trouble again.

Why similar: Adventure 30.5%, Action 23.8%, Old School 16.5%, Female Protagonist 13.6%, Retro 8.5%

The Jiang Shi 2: Curse of Soul "is an independently developed game set against the backdrop of the Chinese folk legend" Jiang Shi ". It tells the story of a brave female Taoist and her former junior sister engaged in intense martial arts battles on Penglai Island.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 44.2%, Adventure 22.2%, Action 15.4%, 3D Platformer 12.8%, Atmospheric 2.9%

Enter the realm of a retired assassin, forced back into action by treason. You may be a hired killer but you still have a sense of loyalty and justice. Visit the dark recesses of a world corrupted by crime, greed, degradation and dishonor. And a past that catches up with you.

Why similar: Classic 51.9% ★, Action 15.5%, Third Person 13.3%, Old School 5.3%, Shooter 5.1%

Quill is back—and she’s being hunted. To stand a chance, Quill will need a true partner by her side—and we hope that partner is you. Moss: Book II is an action-adventure puzzle game and award-winning sequel (The Game Awards "Best VR/AR Game") to Moss.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 22.7%, Third Person 13.9%, Action-Adventure 11.7%, Adventure 11.1%, Platformer 11%

The Man With The Hat Is Back In His Greatest Adventure Yet! 1939 - The eve of World War II. Nazi agents are about to get their hands on a weapon more dangerous than the atom bomb. Only Indy can stop them before they unleash the deadly secret that sank Atlantis.

Why similar: Classic 60% ★, Adventure 20.5%, 1990's 8%, Action-Adventure 2.2%, Retro 2.1%

FLASHBACK™, the hit action-adventure game with over 2.2 million units sold, is back!

Why similar: Classic 37.3% ★, Adventure 22.1%, Action 16.6%, 1990's 10.4%, Platformer 8.9%

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 20.7%, 1990's 14.3%, Adventure 12.6%, Third Person 12.1%, Platformer 9.6%