Games Like Tomb Raider: Legend

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 13.5%, Adventure 13%, Action 11%, Classic 10.2% ★

Why You'll Like It: This remake shares the exact engine and core mechanics of Legend, focusing on classic puzzle-platforming in a modern format.

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 22.8%, Adventure 15.1%, Third Person 13.6%, Action 10.8%, Puzzle 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: As the direct sequel to Legend, it continues the narrative arc and refines the acrobatic movement and environmental interaction.

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 22.2%, Adventure 16.2%, Third Person 14.6%, Action 10.7%, Action-Adventure 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: This modern entry perfectly captures the spirit of globe-trotting exploration and tomb raiding with high-fidelity graphics and refined combat.

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 25.5%, Adventure 17.8%, Third Person 16.8%, Action 11.8%, Puzzle 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: It emphasizes the series' roots in puzzle-heavy tomb exploration and atmospheric environmental navigation.

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 14%, Adventure 13.5%, Female Protagonist 11.4%, Third-Person Shooter 10.7%, Action-Adventure 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: Widely considered the gold standard for cinematic action-adventure, it mirrors the globe-trotting, puzzle-solving, and set-piece intensity of the Tomb Raider series.

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 23.9%, Third Person 18.9%, Adventure 18.7%, Action 17.5%, Action-Adventure 12.7%

Why You'll Like It: Features a strong female protagonist in an action-adventure game that balances exploration, stealth, and puzzle-solving.

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 21.5% ★, Third Person 17.8%, Platformer 14.6%, Adventure 14.5%, Action 13.7%

Why You'll Like It: This classic shares the focus on fluid, acrobatic platforming and environmental puzzle-solving within a historical adventure setting.

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 39.3%, Adventure 18.9%, Third Person 16.9%, Action 12.3%, Singleplayer 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: Exploration of a vast, beautiful world combined with a compelling female protagonist and tactical third-person combat.

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 22.7%, Third Person 19.2%, Action 18.8%, Action-Adventure 10%, Platformer 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers a highly cinematic experience with a heavy focus on platforming and a strong narrative bond between characters.

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 30.9%, Third Person 16.3%, Adventure 14.6%, Action 12.5%, Action-Adventure 12.4%

Why You'll Like It: An action-adventure game that excels in environmental puzzles and platforming within a vibrant, exploration-focused world.

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 25.5%, Platformer 16.2%, Action-Adventure 14.8%, Puzzle 11.5%, Adventure 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: It combines intricate environmental puzzles with fluid platforming and third-person combat that feels very similar to modern adventure titles.

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 31.9%, Third Person 17.8%, Third-Person Shooter 13.9%, Action 13%, Adventure 11.5%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a supernatural take on third-person exploration with a strong focus on navigating complex, shifting environments.

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 26.5%, Adventure 19.9%, Action 18.8%, Platformer 12%, Puzzle 12%

Why You'll Like It: While the perspective is different, it retains the core puzzle-solving and action-adventure identity of the Tomb Raider series.

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 36.7%, Adventure 19.9%, Third Person 17.8%, Action 8.9%, Puzzle 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a cinematic, narrative-driven experience that relies on clever puzzle-solving and stealth rather than pure firepower.

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

Why similar: Female Protagonist 21.7%, Third Person 12%, Platformer 10.7%, Third-Person Shooter 9.3%, Puzzle 9%

Why You'll Like It: Provides the foundational experience of the series' puzzle-platforming roots with updated controls.

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 28.6% ★, Adventure 23.8%, Action 21.4%, Third Person 18.4%, Action-Adventure 5%

Why You'll Like It: Captures the classic globe-trotting adventure vibe with a heavy emphasis on tomb exploration and physical puzzles.

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 37.3%, Third Person 21%, Action 14.2%, Adventure 11.3%, Parkour 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: Features a female protagonist in a third-person action game with a focus on traversal and unique puzzle-based combat mechanics.

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: Adventure 21.8%, Third Person 20.4%, Action 19%, Platformer 16.6%, Parkour 12.4%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on fluid, acrobatic platforming and a stylized adventure that emphasizes movement through ancient ruins.

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 28.9%, Action 28%, Adventure 25.3%, Puzzle 12.5%, Singleplayer 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: A Zelda-inspired action-adventure that emphasizes dungeon exploration, complex puzzles, and satisfying combat.

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

Why similar: Adventure 30.7%, Female Protagonist 28.7%, Classic 15.1% ★, Puzzle 14.9%, Third Person 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the atmospheric exploration and puzzle-solving aspects that are central to the adventure genre.

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 43.6%, Third Person 19.2%, Adventure 12.2%, Action 8.2%, Action-Adventure 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: A deeply cinematic, third-person experience that focuses on atmospheric exploration and environmental puzzle-solving.

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: Adventure 20.1%, Third Person 19.6%, Action 19.4%, Platformer 16.4%, Parkour 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: Combines acrobatic platforming with a combat-focused adventure that feels very much in line with the genre.

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: Third Person 19.2%, Action 17.5%, Classic 17.3% ★, Adventure 14.4%, Parkour 11.9%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a darker tone with complex platforming and combat that challenges the player's navigation skills.

Dive into an adrenaline-fuelled free-roaming adventure with 400 square miles of rugged terrain and hundreds of weapons and vehicles.

Why similar: Third Person 26.7%, Action 22.3%, Third-Person Shooter 19.1%, Adventure 14.5%, Shooter 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: Captures the high-flying, stunt-heavy action and exploration feel that defined the more adventurous moments of the series.

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 14.5%, Platformer 12.3%, Female Protagonist 11.8%, Adventure 10.2%, Third-Person Shooter 10.1%

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 23.4%, Action 22%, Platformer 19.2%, Third Person 19.2%, Parkour 12.5%

Why You'll Like It: A platforming-heavy action adventure that emphasizes environmental traversal and puzzle-solving.

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 19.3%, Classic 18.2% ★, Adventure 14.4%, Action 9.9%, Third Person 9.2%

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 19.5%, Adventure 16.3%, Classic 16% ★, Action 11.5%, Third Person 9.5%

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 22.2%, Adventure 16.1%, Classic 13.7% ★, Action 12.1%, Third Person 9.9%

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 23.7%, Adventure 16.9%, Third Person 14.5%, Action 12.7%, Third-Person Shooter 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: Female Protagonist 21.7%, Adventure 16.3%, Action 13.7%, Classic 12.1% ★, Third Person 10.1%

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 34.2%, Puzzle 20.3%, Adventure 18.7%, Platformer 13.8%, Parkour 7.6%

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 23.7%, Action 17.8%, Third Person 15.6%, Adventure 13.1%, Classic 7.2% ★

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: Female Protagonist 19.2%, Adventure 17.8%, Action 14.4%, Third Person 10.4%, Classic 10% ★

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 Shooter 16.1%, Third Person 13.2%, Action-Adventure 11.1%, Adventure 10.8%

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 28.1%, Third Person 17.7%, Platformer 14.1%, Action-Adventure 10.2%, Adventure 9.7%

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 27.9%, Female Protagonist 25.7%, Action 20.5%, Puzzle 11.8%, Third Person 6.4%

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: Puzzle 21.3%, Adventure 19.4%, Action-Adventure 17%, Female Protagonist 15.2%, Action 10.3%

Ezio Auditore walks in the footsteps of the legendary mentor Altair, on a dangerous journey of discovery and revelation.

Why similar: Third Person 28.6%, Action 20.6%, Adventure 19.6%, Parkour 18.5%, Action-Adventure 6.7%

Unearthed is an episodic third person Action Adventure game set in modern day Middle East. The game is available in full Arabic and English voice over and features 21 Languages for Menu and Subtitles.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 19.2%, Third-Person Shooter 14.4%, Third Person 13.5%, Platformer 11.9%, Action-Adventure 9.3%

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 25.9%, Third Person 17.2%, Platformer 14.8%, Adventure 11.5%, Parkour 10.7%

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 24.7% ★, Adventure 20.4%, Action 16.2%, Third Person 15.2%, Puzzle 8.3%

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 31%, Action 24.7%, Female Protagonist 21.3%, Puzzle 20.1%, Singleplayer 2%

Your world...Your rules!

Why similar: Action 23.6%, Third Person 21.9%, Classic 14.3% ★, Third-Person Shooter 13.4%, Shooter 12%

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 18.7%, Platformer 17.6%, Action-Adventure 14.6%, Puzzle 14%, Classic 9.8% ★

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 46.3%, Third Person 19.2%, Action 18%, Adventure 14.5%, Singleplayer 1.9%

From the creators of ABZÛ, The Pathless is the mythic adventure of an archer and an eagle in a vast forest. Become the Hunter, a master of archery who travels to a mystical island to dispel a curse of darkness that grips the world.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 30.8%, Third Person 15.1%, Adventure 15%, Action 10.6%, Action-Adventure 9.4%

Experience one of the most critically acclaimed stealth-action games of all time. Uncover a conspiracy that hits close to home and stop World War III.

Why similar: Third Person 34.4%, Classic 31% ★, Action 18.8%, Third-Person Shooter 4.5%, Shooter 3.5%

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 29.1%, Adventure 17.1%, Third-Person Shooter 15.6%, Action 13.3%, Third Person 11.5%

Explore the corners of a surrealistic post-human world to give life on Earth a second chance in this touching story about sacrifice and hope.

Why similar: Adventure 25%, Platformer 20.9%, Third Person 16.2%, Puzzle 14.6%, Female Protagonist 14%

Inspired by the fascinating story and unbreakable spirit of British secret agent Violette Szabo, players take control of Violette Summer, a beautiful World War II spy deep behind enemy lines with no support or official backing from the British Government.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 43.9%, Third Person 24%, Action 16.9%, Third-Person Shooter 7.4%, Adventure 4.4%

LA-MULANA is an “Archaeological Ruin Exploration Action Game,” bringing the classic appeal of adventure with the punishing difficulty of retro-inspired gaming. Search inside ancient ruins, seeking out the “Secret Treasure of Life” – which sleeps in the sprawling ruins of “LA-MULANA” and is said to be the beginning of all civilization.

Why similar: Platformer 34.1%, Adventure 20.6%, Puzzle 17.9%, Action 11.1%, Exploration 7.3%

Forgotten Journey is a puzzle oriented platformer, where the player will follow a linear path jumping, climbing and solving puzzles with the help of an AI companion that will follow her.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 20.7%, Platformer 15.5%, Third Person 13.7%, Puzzle 13%, Action 10.4%

CONTRAST is a puzzle/platform game where you can move between a fantastic 3D world and a mysterious shadowy universe in 2D in the blink of an eye. Delve into a dreamlike and surreal 1920s world, inspired by the performance art world of vaudeville and film noir, and cradled by a smooth and sultry jazz ambiance.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 35.3%, Platformer 18%, Adventure 14.6%, Puzzle 14.6%, Third Person 11.5%

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 29.7%, Third Person 19.5%, Adventure 14%, Action-Adventure 12.1%, Action 11.1%

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 28.7%, Third Person 20.8%, Adventure 15%, Action-Adventure 12.4%, Action 12%

The next generation in adventure games, Syberia 3 takes you inside an enchanting, mysterious universe full of life for you to explore in 3D. Plunged into the heart of a world inhabited by a cast of interesting characters, you'll discover and experience a fabulous tale as imagined by Benoit Sokal.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 34.4%, Adventure 26.2%, Puzzle 21.5%, Third Person 8%, Story Rich 4.2%