Games Like Tomb Raider: Underworld

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 22.8%, Adventure 15.2%, Third Person 13.6%, Action 10.8%, Puzzle 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: This title shares the same engine and gameplay philosophy as Underworld, focusing on fluid acrobatics and puzzle-solving.

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 13.6%, Adventure 13.4%, Female Protagonist 10.8%, Parkour 10.7%, Action-Adventure 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: This series is the spiritual successor to the cinematic action-adventure style, featuring high-fidelity set pieces and exploration.

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 20.9%, Third Person 14%, Adventure 13.8%, Action 11.2%, Puzzle 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A faithful reimagining of the original game that emphasizes the platforming and tomb-exploration mechanics central to the series.

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 20.1%, Adventure 15.8%, Third Person 14.1%, Action 9.8%, Parkour 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A modern evolution of the franchise that retains the focus on exploration and environmental puzzles while adding survival elements.

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 23.8%, Adventure 17.9%, Third Person 16.7%, Action 11.2%, Puzzle 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: The conclusion of the modern trilogy, offering the most refined exploration and tomb-raiding mechanics in the series.

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 22.6%, Adventure 17.4%, Third Person 14.8%, Action 12.3%, Third-Person Shooter 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: The 2013 reboot provides a gritty, grounded take on Lara Croft's origins with a heavy emphasis on third-person action.

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 30.6%, Third Person 18.4%, Action 12.8%, Third-Person Shooter 12.6%, Adventure 12.2%

Why You'll Like It: A supernatural action-adventure game with a strong female lead, featuring complex platforming and environmental puzzles.

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 35.8%, Adventure 18.5%, Third Person 16.3%, Action 11.3%, Exploration 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: An open-world adventure featuring a compelling female protagonist and deep exploration of mysterious ancient ruins.

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 22.1%, Adventure 19%, Third Person 18.6%, Action 16.7%, Action-Adventure 12.1%

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

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 28.6%, Third Person 16.2%, Adventure 14.7%, Action 11.9%, Action-Adventure 11.8%

Why You'll Like It: An action-adventure game that emphasizes platforming and environmental puzzles within a beautifully realized world.

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 27.3%, Third Person 18.4%, Platformer 12.2%, Adventure 10.2%, Action-Adventure 10%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, platforming-heavy action game with a strong female lead and creative level design.

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 22.4%, Third Person 18.7%, Action 17.4%, Action-Adventure 9.3%, Parkour 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A cinematic action-adventure game featuring platforming and a strong companion-based narrative.

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

Why similar: Female Protagonist 20.8%, Third Person 12.3%, Adventure 9.2%, Platformer 9.2%, Puzzle 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a look at the classic roots of the series with updated visuals and controls.

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 34.6%, Third Person 20.7%, Action 13.4%, Adventure 11.4%, Parkour 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: A third-person action game with a female protagonist that features unique traversal mechanics and a sci-fi setting.

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%, Action-Adventure 13.8%, Platformer 13.4%, Puzzle 11.2%, Adventure 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: Features intricate tomb exploration, platforming, and puzzle-solving that feels very similar to the Tomb Raider experience.

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 13.9%, Parkour 12.1%, Female Protagonist 10.6%, Platformer 9.9%, Adventure 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: Continues the classic experience with updated quality-of-life features for modern systems.

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 30.8%, Puzzle 19.1%, Adventure 18.2%, Parkour 13.9%, Platformer 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: A distilled, turn-based puzzle experience that perfectly captures the essence of tomb raiding.

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 28.4%, Adventure 18%, Third-Person Shooter 14.2%, Action 13.1%, Third Person 11.9%

Why You'll Like It: An action-platformer featuring a female lead and a focus on exploring a mysterious, desolate world.

Mirror's Edge™ Catalyst raises the action-adventure bar through fluid, first person action and immerses players in Faith's story as she fights for freedom.

Why similar: Parkour 27.4%, Female Protagonist 26.9%, Platformer 10.7%, Action-Adventure 8.7%, Action 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person parkour game that captures the high-speed traversal and verticality found in Underworld.

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 35.2%, Adventure 20.6%, Third Person 18.2%, Action 8.7%, Puzzle 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric adventure game that prioritizes puzzle-solving and narrative over pure combat.

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 41.6%, Third Person 19.4%, Adventure 12.5%, Action 7.9%, Atmospheric 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: An intense third-person adventure that relies heavily on environmental puzzles and atmospheric exploration.

Introducing Assassin’s Creed® Liberation HD, the striking chapter of the pre-American Revolution Assassin’s Creed saga which arrives for the first time on HD consoles and PC. With improved gameplay, a deeper story, and HD graphics, Liberation is an immersive and full Assassin’s Creed experience.The year is 1765.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 31.7%, Third Person 17.2%, Action 15%, Parkour 14.5%, Adventure 12.7%

Why You'll Like It: A stealth-action game featuring a female protagonist and open-world exploration.

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 26.7%, Adventure 25.8%, Puzzle 12.3%, Singleplayer 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: An action-adventure game heavily inspired by classic Zelda-style puzzles and exploration.

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

Why similar: Female Protagonist 30%, Third Person 21%, Adventure 17.2%, Action 16.3%, Underwater 6% ★

Why You'll Like It: An action-adventure game with a unique focus on water-based physics and environmental exploration.

Embark on an unique and unforgettable journey and guide Sable through her Gliding; a rite of passage that will take her across vast deserts and mesmerizing landscapes, capped by the remains of spaceships and ancient wonders.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 31.3%, Adventure 14.9%, Platformer 13.5%, Puzzle 13%, Exploration 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: An exploration-focused adventure game that prioritizes climbing, traversal, and environmental puzzles.

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 42.4%, Third Person 24.9%, Action 16.7%, Third-Person Shooter 6.7%, Adventure 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: A stealth-action game featuring a female protagonist in a historical setting.

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: Parkour 20.8%, Adventure 19.6%, Third Person 18.8%, Action 17.7%, Platformer 13.4%

Why You'll Like It: A classic action-platformer that emphasizes parkour and environmental navigation.

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 20.2%, Adventure 16.3%, Classic 11.8% ★, Action 10.5%, Third Person 10.3%

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: Parkour 22.1%, Adventure 22%, Action 19.4%, Third Person 17.8%, Platformer 14.9%

Why You'll Like It: Features environmental puzzle-solving and platforming mechanics that align well with the genre.

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 22.9%, Adventure 17.9%, Action 12.6%, Third Person 10.9%, Classic 8.8% ★

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

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 25.8%, Adventure 21%, Action 18.5%, Puzzle 12.3%, Platformer 10.5%

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 18.1%, Action 14.2%, Third Person 11%, Third-Person Shooter 8%

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 23.8%, Action 18%, Third Person 16.7%, Adventure 14.2%, Action-Adventure 6.6%

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 23.4%, Third-Person Shooter 14.1%, Third Person 13.3%, Adventure 11%, Action-Adventure 10.6%

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: Adventure 27.5%, Action 23.3%, Third Person 21%, Classic 19.2% ★, Action-Adventure 6%

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 19.6%, Adventure 19.5%, Action 14.8%, Third Person 11.3%, Puzzle 7.8%

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 29.3%, Female Protagonist 25%, Action 20.2%, Puzzle 12%, Third Person 6.6%

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: Parkour 21.3%, Adventure 19.9%, Third Person 18.5%, Action 16.3%, Platformer 12.5%

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: Parkour 22.1%, Third Person 18.7%, Action 16.3%, Adventure 14.1%, Classic 9.9% ★

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: Parkour 21.7%, Third Person 18%, Adventure 14.8%, Action 13.1%, Classic 12.4% ★

Boat, climb, interact and explore in the beautiful ruins of a sunken world.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 47%, Adventure 15.4%, Exploration 13.3%, Third Person 11.1%, Atmospheric 6.8%

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

Why similar: Adventure 33.3%, Female Protagonist 29%, Puzzle 15.8%, Classic 9.5% ★, Third Person 5.1%

In a city where information is heavily monitored, couriers called Runners transport sensitive data. In this seemingly utopian paradise, a crime has been committed, & you are being hunted. You are a Runner called Faith and this innovative first-person action-adventure is your story.

Why similar: Parkour 24.9%, Female Protagonist 19.2%, Action-Adventure 12.3%, Platformer 9.4%, Puzzle 8.5%

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 26.5%, Third Person 18.8%, Adventure 13.6%, Action-Adventure 11%, Action 10.2%

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 45.1%, Third Person 19.9%, Action 17.8%, Adventure 15.2%, Singleplayer 2%

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 21.9%, Parkour 18.5%, Third Person 15.6%, Platformer 11.1%, Adventure 10.6%

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 32.6%, Adventure 26.7%, Puzzle 21.4%, Third Person 8.1%, Atmospheric 5.3%

Mini Ninjas is a game that combines furious action with stealth and exploration for an experience that appeals to a wide audience across age groups and preferences. It’s an action-adventure with a strong focus on allowing the player freedom to explore the world and has the depth to allow for very varied gameplay and approaches to getting...

Why similar: Adventure 36.7%, Action 25.6%, Third Person 17.8%, Platformer 9.9%, 3D Platformer 4.9%

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 52.4%, Action 47.6%

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 25.4%, Platformer 17.6%, Third Person 16.2%, Puzzle 14.5%, Female Protagonist 13.2%

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: Female Protagonist 25.3%, Parkour 15.6%, Third Person 15.1%, Adventure 13.4%, Action 11.8%

Experience the first-ever open world Star Wars™ game and explore distinct locations across the galaxy, both iconic and new. Risk it all as scoundrel Kay Vess, seeking freedom and the means to start a new life.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 18.3%, Third Person 15.2%, Parkour 12.5%, Third-Person Shooter 10.4%, 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: Female Protagonist 23%, Third-Person Shooter 20%, Action 17.7%, Third Person 15.7%, Adventure 14.3%

Vault-Tec engineers have worked around the clock on an interactive reproduction of Wasteland life for you to enjoy from the comfort of your own vault. Included is an expansive world, unique combat, shockingly realistic visuals, tons of player choice, and an incredible cast of dynamic characters.

Why similar: Third Person 19%, Adventure 17.4%, Action 13.8%, Exploration 11.6%, Shooter 9.3%

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: Female Protagonist 26.6%, Adventure 14.6%, Third-Person Shooter 14.1%, Third Person 12.3%, Action 12.1%

Your world...Your rules!

Why similar: Action 23.4%, Third Person 22.8%, Third-Person Shooter 12.3%, Adventure 11.9%, Shooter 11.4%

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 34.3%, Third Person 25.9%, Action-Adventure 14.3%, Action 10.9%, Adventure 8.5%

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 20.1%, Adventure 18.7%, Action-Adventure 15.5%, Female Protagonist 13.6%, Exploration 12.4%