Games Like Tomb Raider V: Chronicles (2000)

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 18.1% ★, Female Protagonist 17.1%, Adventure 15.7%, Action 14.4%, Third Person 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: A faithful modern reimagining of the original game that retains the focus on environmental puzzles and platforming.

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 19.2%, Adventure 17.8%, Action 14.3%, Third Person 10.4%, Classic 9.9% ★

Why You'll Like It: This title successfully modernized the classic Tomb Raider formula while keeping the focus on acrobatic movement and puzzle-solving.

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

Why You'll Like It: It bridges the gap between the classic puzzle-heavy gameplay and the more cinematic direction of the modern series.

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 37.9% ★, Action 17.8%, Adventure 17.8%, Third Person 14.1%, Platformer 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: This game is the gold standard for 3D platforming and environmental puzzle-solving from the same era as the classic Tomb Raider titles.

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 39% ★, Adventure 22%, Action 21%, Third Person 11%, Action-Adventure 5%

Why You'll Like It: It perfectly captures the pulp-adventure feel of exploring ancient ruins with third-person combat and platforming.

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 23.8%, Action 23.6%, Female Protagonist 19.7%, Action-Adventure 15.8%, Third Person 15.2%

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

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

Why similar: Female Protagonist 20.1%, Third-Person Shooter 13.7%, Adventure 12.5%, Action 12.1%, Action-Adventure 12%

Why You'll Like It: Provides the definitive way to experience the classic trilogy with updated visuals while preserving the original gameplay.

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 15.5%, Adventure 14.8%, Third Person 13.7%, Action 13.6%, Action-Adventure 12.2%

Why You'll Like It: A modern collection that keeps the original spirit of the later classic games intact for new players.

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 45.3% ★, Adventure 30.3%, Action 24.4%

Why You'll Like It: A classic adventure game that mirrors the tomb-raiding gameplay loop of the early Tomb Raider titles.

Tomb Raider explores the intense origin story of Lara Croft and her ascent from a young woman to a hardened survivor.

Why similar: Adventure 21.2%, Female Protagonist 19.7%, Action 17%, Third-Person Shooter 12.7%, Third Person 11.8%

Why You'll Like It: The 2013 reboot provides a more cinematic, modern take on Lara Croft's origins while maintaining the core adventure spirit.

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: Adventure 21.3%, Female Protagonist 19.4%, Action 15%, Third Person 12.4%, Third-Person Shooter 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: Expands on the reboot's mechanics with more complex tombs and puzzles that harken back to the classic series.

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: Adventure 23%, Female Protagonist 21.9%, Action 16.2%, Third Person 14.1%, Puzzle 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses heavily on tomb exploration and puzzle-solving, making it the most 'classic' feeling of the modern trilogy.

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 25.4%, Action 25.4%, Female Protagonist 22.3%, Puzzle 12.2%, Platformer 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: A top-down action-adventure that retains the puzzle-solving and tomb-raiding essence of the main series.

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: Action 34.3%, Adventure 29.4%, Third Person 21.5%, Puzzle 11.4%, Singleplayer 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: Features a heavy emphasis on dungeon-crawling, environmental puzzles, and combat that feels like a modern evolution of the classic adventure genre.

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 30.1%, Action 26.5%, Third Person 16.4%, Action-Adventure 13.1%, Platformer 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: A cinematic action-adventure game that excels at platforming and environmental traversal, much like the Tomb Raider series.

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 33.2%, Action 25.9%, Female Protagonist 20.4%, Puzzle 11.1%, Third Person 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: Continues the isometric puzzle-adventure style with a focus on co-op mechanics and tomb exploration.

Outcast – Second Contact is the complete remake of the cult title which sparked the open world, action-adventure genre. Take off on an exploration of Adelpha, an alien world as beautiful as it is dangerous, where your heroic journey places the fate of two worlds in your hands.

Why similar: Adventure 29.1%, Action 23.2%, Classic 20.9% ★, Third Person 14.9%, Third-Person Shooter 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: An early 3D open-world adventure that shares the sense of exploration and discovery found in classic action-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 26.7%, Third-Person Shooter 18.6%, Action 17.5%, Adventure 14.8%, Third Person 14.7%

Why You'll Like It: A modern third-person action game that emphasizes exploration and uncovering secrets in a mysterious, interconnected environment.

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

Why similar: Adventure 34.7%, Classic 25.2% ★, Female Protagonist 21.7%, Puzzle 13.4%, Third Person 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: A classic adventure game that focuses heavily on narrative and intricate puzzles, appealing to the puzzle-solving side of Tomb Raider.

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 30.6% ★, Adventure 20.4%, Platformer 15.5%, Action 14.2%, Third Person 13.6%

Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in 3D platforming and puzzle-solving that captures the creative level design of classic adventure games.

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: Action 31.4%, Adventure 31%, Classic 23.7% ★, Female Protagonist 13.9%

Why You'll Like It: A classic 90s action-adventure game that shares the dark, trap-filled dungeon-crawling aesthetic of the era.

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 19.3% ★, Adventure 17.7%, Action 15.7%, Female Protagonist 15.6%, Third-Person Shooter 9.5%

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 29.3% ★, Adventure 15.9%, Female Protagonist 14.1%, Action 11.6%, Third Person 6.6%

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 34.5%, Adventure 28.4%, Puzzle 24.3%, Platformer 9.2%, Singleplayer 3.7%

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 22% ★, Adventure 17.5%, Female Protagonist 16%, Action 13.9%, Third Person 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: Action 22%, Female Protagonist 18.3%, Adventure 15.3%, Classic 12.3% ★, Third Person 11.7%

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 25.6% ★, Adventure 17.7%, Female Protagonist 14.1%, Action 13.3%, Third Person 6.7%

After her mother's unexpected death, Megan receives a call about a mysterious inheritance awaiting her in the town of Pineville. With her work friend, Lenny, she embarks on a journey that should be simple, but quickly turns into a web of danger and deception.

Why similar: Adventure 53.2%, Action 46.8%

The first entry in the Assassin’s Creed Chronicles saga takes place in China, 1526, as the Ming dynasty starts to crumble. You embody Shao Jun, the last remaining Assassin of the Chinese Brotherhood, returning to her homeland with a vendetta.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 38.6%, Action 23.2%, Adventure 22.9%, Platformer 12%, Singleplayer 3.3%

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 25.1%, Puzzle 21.9%, Action-Adventure 21.5%, Action 14.1%, Female Protagonist 13.1%

Alex Chen hides her 'curse': the psychic power of Empathy, the ability to absorb the emotions of others. When her brother dies in a so-called accident, Alex must embrace her power to find the truth.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 45.6%, Third Person 21.2%, Adventure 16.2%, Action 14.1%, Singleplayer 2.9%

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: Action 58.9%, Female Protagonist 41.1%

In Hourglass you can create a time-clone of yourself to solve challenging puzzles. You will play as Aywa, a young adventurer who is traveling to Egypt to find her missing father - an archeologist, who never returned from his latest expedition.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 41%, Puzzle 27.7%, Adventure 27.7%, Singleplayer 3.6%

Unearth Sinister Secrets in an Ancient Egyptian Tomb!

Why similar: Adventure 49.2%, Female Protagonist 29.7%, Puzzle 21.1%

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: Action 31.7%, Classic 27.3% ★, Female Protagonist 13.6%, Third Person 10.7%, Shooter 7.5%

Join Sebastian Harrington, an archeology student, on a quest to find his missing professor. Explore ancient temple ruins, solve puzzles, and uncover hidden secrets in the Temple of Shadows.

Why similar: Adventure 29.1%, Action 25.7%, Action-Adventure 23.9%, Puzzle 19.7%, Singleplayer 1.5%

The year is 1990. It’s been two years since the mysterious disappearance of Edward Crow and the abrupt closure of his theme park, Crow Country. But your arrival has broken the silence, Mara Forest. If you want answers, you’ll have to venture deep into the darkness of Crow Country to find them…

Why similar: Female Protagonist 28.9%, Third-Person Shooter 26.7%, Third Person 16.7%, Action 15%, Puzzle 10.3%

Help Ashley Ford find her father and solve the mystery of the Three Oak Mansion. A professional thief, Ashley has inherited this hobby from her father, who suddenly disappeared one night while he was trying to sneak into the Three Oak Mansion. You start the game in front of a big, deserted house that hides a lot of secrets.

Why similar: Puzzle 40.4%, Female Protagonist 29.9%, Adventure 29.7%

A psychological horror anthology inspired by real-life cases. In Route 86, a group of friends ends up in a remote nightmare. Explore, hide, and survive in this first-person experience with multiple playable characters and rising tension.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 46.4%, Action-Adventure 27.6%, Action 25.9%

Investigate the disappearance of a child and unravel the secrets of a deceptively quiet town called Forest Hill. “Lost Chronicles” is an adventure game in the genre of Hidden Object, with plenty of mini-games and puzzles, unforgettable characters and challenging quests.

Why similar: Adventure 61.6%, Female Protagonist 34.6%, Singleplayer 3.8%

Find the legendary Tree of Life, which grants immortality to whoever tastes it’s fruits. Your search will lead you across the channels of Venice, through the dark alleys of Cairo and further into the unknown. Chased by ruthless assassins, you will have to solve ancient riddles and face a power that eludes the rules of logic.

Why similar: Adventure 100%

Inspired by old and classic survival horror games, THE MUTE HOUSE combines exploration, management, puzzles and a touch of action. As Emily investigates about her sister's vanishing, she finds herself trapped in a mysterious mansion.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 36.8%, Adventure 25.8%, Action-Adventure 17.3%, Action 15.9%, Singleplayer 4.3%

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: Third-Person Shooter 21.1%, Female Protagonist 17.7%, Action-Adventure 12.6%, Third Person 12.1%, Adventure 9.6%

Young archeologist Sylvie Leroux accidentally stumbles upon an ancient secret. What she doesn't realize is that her research will put her in deadly peril.

Why similar: Adventure 100%

Erin Myers is dead. But how did she die? And why did she die? Find out as you step back into her life and uncover her darkest secrets.

Why similar: Adventure 60%, Female Protagonist 40%

Dragged into a web of secrets and lies, Samantha seems to be part of a puzzle impossible to solve. What once seemed obvious soon turns into something far more sinister, and the line between villain and victim begins to blur.

Why similar: Adventure 37.5%, Action 33.5%, Action-Adventure 29%

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

Why similar: Female Protagonist 33.6%, Adventure 26.1%, Puzzle 19.7%, Third Person 17.5%, Singleplayer 3.1%

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 36.2%, Action 31.3%, Female Protagonist 23.6%, Platformer 9%

Emotional, 3rd-person, story-driven, adventure game focused on solving puzzles and using stealth mechanics. Use your bow to interact with environmental elements. Sneak, climb or distract guards to move further unnoticed. Solve light puzzles alongside your path to rescue your loved one.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 23.7%, Adventure 18.5%, Third Person 17.9%, Action-Adventure 14.9%, Action 14%

A third-person survival horror game featuring non-linear gameplay, puzzles, and enemies from the depths of hell. When Anna's mother passes away from a sudden illness, she receives a worrying letter from her sister suggesting that not all is as it seems. Will she uncover the truth?

Why similar: Female Protagonist 22.6%, Third-Person Shooter 18.3%, Third Person 15.6%, Action 13.7%, Adventure 11.7%

Set in the '90s, Kathy Rain tells the story of a strong-willed journalism major who has to come to terms with her troubled past as she investigates the mysterious death of her recently deceased grandfather.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 41.1%, Adventure 39.7%, Puzzle 8.4%, Third Person 8.4%, Singleplayer 2.4%

Gu Lady is a cartoon style third person action game. In the game, you'll have an adventure of nightmares and there are also puzzles for you to solve. You'll act Gu JiuXun, a Miao girl, to explore the grave filled with monsters,puzzles and traps,to save her younger sister！

Why similar: Female Protagonist 20.7%, Adventure 17.9%, Action 15.3%, Puzzle 14.1%, Action-Adventure 11.6%

A cargo ship carrying a valuable collection of artwork for the Metropolitan Museum of Art sinks. A few months later, one of the paintings resurfaces in Hungary. Will you be able to solve the mystery of the Dragon?

Why similar: Adventure 78.1%, Puzzle 21.9%

Help renowned explorer and adventurer Adam Venture and his accomplice Evelyn discover artifacts, unravel ancient mysteries, decipher strange symbols and solve ingenious puzzles around gorgeous historical sites from the 1920's.

Why similar: Adventure 43.5%, Third Person 27.5%, Puzzle 24.5%, Singleplayer 4.5%

Join Norah, a woman plagued by a mysterious illness, in her search for her missing husband in this adventure puzzle game set on a lush island paradise. Immerse yourself in stunning visuals and unlock forbidden secrets in a moving tale of mystery and love.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 39.7%, Adventure 31.6%, Puzzle 25.5%, Singleplayer 3.2%

A narrative-driven exploration game where your choices shape the outcome as you traverse an ancient temple and confront the fate of an Old God's eternal slumber.

Why similar: Action-Adventure 43.8%, Adventure 22%, Action 15.8%, Female Protagonist 10.1%, Singleplayer 8.3%

Step into the shadows in Thief VR. You are Magpie, a cunning thief orphaned by Baron Northcrest and shaped by the streets. Use VR mechanics to steal, evade, and outsmart the City's forces. Your goal? A relic in Northcrest's vault, which uncovers a far greater artifact with a powerful legacy.

Why similar: Adventure 30.6%, Action 25.3%, Action-Adventure 24%, Female Protagonist 18.7%, Singleplayer 1.4%