Games Like Tomb Raider VI: The Angel of Darkness (2003)

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%, Action 17.7%, Third Person 15.5%, Adventure 13.1%, Classic 7.2% ★

Why You'll Like It: It successfully modernizes the classic Tomb Raider formula with fluid movement and cinematic action that feels like a natural evolution of the series.

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 21.2%, Action 17.9%, Third Person 15.6%, Classic 13.1% ★, Adventure 11.7%

Why You'll Like It: This remake captures the essence of the original platforming-heavy puzzles while refining the third-person controls for a smoother experience.

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

Why You'll Like It: It offers a direct continuation of the narrative style and exploration-focused gameplay found in the later classic-era titles.

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 26.7%, Third Person 19.8%, Action 13.4%, Action-Adventure 13.3%, Platformer 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: This game features a dark, atmospheric world and precise 3D platforming combined with a compelling female protagonist.

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: Action 25.6%, Female Protagonist 21.3%, Third Person 19.8%, Action-Adventure 15.9%, Adventure 15.4%

Why You'll Like It: This title features a strong female lead navigating a mystery-filled urban world with a mix of stealth, combat, and exploration.

From the moment Edward Carnby and Aline Cedrac set foot on Shadow Island, they are confronted by mysterious, evil creatures intent on thwarting their progress to recover 3 ancient tablets believed to hold the secret key to some incredible menacing phenomena. Danger threatens from every corner.

Why similar: Action 36.4%, Classic 31.1% ★, Adventure 29.8%, Puzzle 2.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game captures the survival-horror and mystery elements that align with the darker, fugitive-themed narrative of The Angel of Darkness.

In the years between the World Wars, Agent BloodRayne works as a killing machine for The Brimstone Society--a top secret fraternity that hunts down and destroys supernatural threats. Starring heroine Rayne, this original action horror game unleashed the red headed dhampir on the world.

Why similar: Action 42.8%, Female Protagonist 33%, Third Person 21.9%, Singleplayer 2.3%

Why You'll Like It: It features a powerful female protagonist in a third-person action setting that emphasizes combat and supernatural themes.

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

Why similar: Female Protagonist 22.5%, Third Person 14.6%, Action 13.6%, Action-Adventure 12.5%, Platformer 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: These remasters provide the definitive way to experience the foundational platforming and exploration that inspired the entire franchise.

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 18.9%, Action 15.6%, Action-Adventure 13.1%, Female Protagonist 13%, Platformer 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: This collection is essential for fans who want to experience the later classic-era games with updated visuals and controls.

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 26.9% ★, Action 21.7%, Third Person 20.7%, Adventure 12.9%, Platformer 11.9%

Why You'll Like It: It is a quintessential action-adventure game that emphasizes acrobatic platforming and environmental navigation similar to the Tomb Raider series.

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 37.7%, Third Person 24.5%, Action 23.5%, Third-Person Shooter 6%, Adventure 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on stealth and atmosphere, featuring a female protagonist in a gritty, historical setting.

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 26%, Third Person 20.1%, Action 19.2%, Adventure 16.3%, Action-Adventure 10%

Why You'll Like It: It brings the series into a modern open-world format while maintaining the focus on ancient mysteries and survival.

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 29.7% ★, Action 27.4%, Third Person 17.3%, Adventure 17.1%, Action-Adventure 6%

Why You'll Like It: It is a classic third-person action-adventure game that perfectly replicates the globe-trotting, artifact-hunting spirit of the genre.

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 23.4%, Third Person 18.2%, Action 18.1%, Adventure 15.4%, Action-Adventure 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: This entry balances intense action sequences with the exploration and puzzle-solving that are core to the Tomb Raider identity.

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 23.6%, Action 20.4%, Third Person 17%, Adventure 15.2%, Third-Person Shooter 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: This reboot successfully re-imagines Lara's origins with a gritty, survival-focused narrative that feels both modern and grounded.

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 34.9%, Third Person 23.1%, Action 21.3%, Adventure 9.6%, Action-Adventure 4%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a unique urban setting and a female protagonist, blending third-person action with a narrative focused on memory and conspiracy.

Max Payne is a man with nothing to lose in the violent, cold urban night. A fugitive undercover cop framed for murder, hunted by cops and the mob, Max is a man with his back against the wall, fighting a battle he cannot hope to win. Prepare for pain…

Why similar: Classic 35.5% ★, Action 24.3%, Third-Person Shooter 17.2%, Third Person 14.5%, Atmospheric 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: This game delivers a dark, gritty, and cinematic urban narrative that mirrors the fugitive-on-the-run feel of Lara's sixth adventure.

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 43.4%, Adventure 21.4%, Platformer 14.5%, Puzzle 9.3%, Atmospheric 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: It distills the core puzzle-solving and exploration of the series into a clever, turn-based experience.

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 28.8%, Action 24.3%, Third Person 17.8%, Classic 10.3% ★, Third-Person Shooter 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: It features a high-stakes, urban fugitive narrative that captures the tension and survival-horror elements of a character on the run.

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: Action 30.1%, Female Protagonist 26.4%, Adventure 18%, Platformer 10%, Third Person 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: This title offers a fun, isometric take on the series that maintains the focus on cooperative puzzle-solving and action.

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: Action 31.4%, Classic 29% ★, Female Protagonist 22.5%, Third Person 17.1%

Why You'll Like It: It is a classic action game that features a female protagonist navigating a gritty, crime-ridden city environment.

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: Female Protagonist 28.4%, Action-Adventure 24.7%, Action 15.9%, Platformer 12.9%, Adventure 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: It emphasizes urban navigation and a fugitive-style narrative that rewards players for mastering movement and platforming.

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 30.2%, Third Person 20%, Action 19.9%, Third-Person Shooter 12.6%, Adventure 10%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers a deep, mystery-driven plot within a supernatural setting, featuring third-person action and environmental exploration.

Remothered: Tormented Fathers is the pure and realistic survival horror videogame

Why similar: Female Protagonist 40.7%, Action 28.4%, Adventure 15.5%, Third Person 11%, Atmospheric 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses on psychological horror and mystery, capturing the tense, vulnerable feeling of being pursued.

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 20.8%, Action 18.1%, Classic 16.7% ★, Adventure 13.6%, Third Person 11%

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: Action 20%, Female Protagonist 19.8%, Classic 14.3% ★, Adventure 13.4%, Third Person 10.8%

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 25.3%, Third Person 15.8%, Third-Person Shooter 15.5%, Action-Adventure 15.5%, Action 12.6%

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 22.6% ★, Female Protagonist 18.6%, Action 15.4%, Adventure 12.5%, Third Person 10.5%

Raw Instinct takes over in this new, adrenaline-pumping journey into Survival Horror. Something is terribly wrong. Your covert mission has gone haywire… now you find yourself pursued by a relentless, prehistoric terror. Suddenly, your mission becomes a desperate fight for survival.

Why similar: Action 34.7%, Third-Person Shooter 22.7%, Adventure 21.4%, Female Protagonist 17.6%, Singleplayer 3.6%

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: 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 19.6% ★, Female Protagonist 18.4%, Action 17.4%, Adventure 13.8%, Third Person 10.6%

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: Action 32.1%, Female Protagonist 25.2%, Adventure 24.6%, Third Person 7.3%, Platformer 5.1%

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 28.7%, Third Person 23.3%, Action-Adventure 16.2%, Action 15.8%, Adventure 6.9%

Enhanced and updated for modern systems, this is the definitive edition of the action horror game that unleashed the red-headed dhampir on the world. In a story spanning five years, Rayne must stop a madman bent on using occult relics to bring about a new age of domination for the Third Reich.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 30.9%, Action 20.3%, Third-Person Shooter 16.7%, Third Person 13.9%, Action-Adventure 11.1%

When a mysterious and beautiful woman rushes into George Stobbart’s office, pleading for help, he cannot know that he will be inextricably drawn into terrifying conspiracy, and a desperate search for a nefarious artifact of great and terrible power. For George, it looks like the world needs saving. Again.

Why similar: Third Person 35.3%, Action 22.4%, Adventure 21.9%, Atmospheric 8.4%, Puzzle 7%

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 40.5%, Adventure 23.9%, Female Protagonist 17.9%, Classic 17.8% ★

This is a TPS game. Shooting, fighting, dress-up, puzzle solving, and more. In the future, a special germ causes humans to be constantly infected and mutated. The protagonist, Jodi, is a brave journalist who goes on her way to find the legendary antidote and is in danger.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 41.8%, Third Person 16.7%, Third-Person Shooter 15%, Action 14.9%, Adventure 8.5%

When Silvia is hunted by the person behind the attempted murder she was assigned to commit, she knows the only option remaining is to face the deadly conspirator openly. In the heart of the local underworld, Silvia will discover a game of power in which everyone is an expendable pawn...

Why similar: Female Protagonist 36.1%, Adventure 33.5%, Third Person 22.2%, Atmospheric 5%, Singleplayer 3.2%

Classic survival horror is back! Inspired by the original Resident Evil and Alone in the Dark series, Tormented Souls modernises with a fresh twist on the fixed perspective adventure - as Caroline Walker investigates the mysterious disappearance of twin girls in a terrifying mansion-turned-hospital.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 27.1%, Third Person 20.9%, Action 16.7%, Third-Person Shooter 14.7%, Adventure 7.3%

Enter the fast shooting world of INSECTICIDE as hot shot rookie Detective Chrys Liszt and help solve a crime of epic proportions. Lead your team on a bug hunt, collecting clues and solving puzzles. Use old-fashioned street smarts, unique insect abilities and an arsenal of ingenious bug weapons to confront your suspects.

Why similar: Action 24.7%, Female Protagonist 23.8%, Adventure 18.9%, Third Person 11.9%, Third-Person Shooter 10%

In a fantastical Venice, The Corpus are deceived by a cunning necromancer. Transformed into an undead fiend, the conniving imposter is hell-bent on destroying the reinstated Death and the council of Corpus. Only Scarlett, the daughter of Death, can stand in his way.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 45.7%, Action 24.3%, Adventure 14.6%, Third Person 12.7%, Singleplayer 2.7%

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

Why similar: Female Protagonist 28.9%, Action 24.8%, Third Person 22.4%, Adventure 13.9%, Third-Person Shooter 5.1%

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 25.7%, Third Person 22%, Action 17.3%, Action-Adventure 15.3%, Adventure 12.1%

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: Action 29.5%, Action-Adventure 26%, Female Protagonist 21.7%, Adventure 21.3%, Singleplayer 1.5%

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 38.4% ★, Action 35.4%, Adventure 26.2%

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: Action 39.4%, Classic 19.9% ★, Female Protagonist 16.8%, Third Person 16.1%, Adventure 5.5%

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 27.6%, Third Person 23.1%, Action 16.8%, Third-Person Shooter 13.3%, Adventure 8.6%

Shadwen is a 3rd person stealth-action game where the only rule is to remain unseen. Stay hidden - or the ruthless guards will kill you on sight!

Why similar: Female Protagonist 31.9%, Action 24.3%, Third Person 17.7%, Adventure 12.9%, Action-Adventure 5.6%

Take control of two powerful and highly evolved vampires: Kain, an all-powerful demigod, and Raziel, a demonic angel of death. Each equipped with a legendary sword, Kain & Raziel must battle through a world loaded with conflict and intrigue as they attempt to unravel their destinies and defeat the dark forces that seek to condemn...

Why similar: Action 31.3%, Classic 21.9% ★, Adventure 18.3%, Third Person 16.7%, Action-Adventure 5.3%

Them and Us is a classic, survival horror game with a focus on atmosphere and player immersion. Discover the truth of Alicia’s past as she descends further into her strange, unending nightmare.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 32.1%, Third Person 24.7%, Third-Person Shooter 16.4%, Action 13.5%, Adventure 6.1%

NightCry is set on a cruise ship, and you have been invited along for the cruise of a (possibly short) lifetime. While your surroundings are luxurious and the guests are friendly, not everything is as it should be. The guests and the crew start to turn up dead, the victims of some foul murderer.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 41.2%, Third Person 34.7%, Adventure 11%, Puzzle 7%, Atmospheric 6%

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: Action 27.1%, Third Person 21.7%, Classic 21.7% ★, Adventure 12.4%, Platformer 9.5%

Vampire®: The Masquerade-Bloodlines™ delivers a new type of RPG experience-one that blends all the core elements of a traditional RPG with the graphical richness, immediacy and brutal combat of a first-person action game. The game plunges players into the dark and gritty vampire underworld of modern-day L.A. as a creature of the night.

Why similar: Classic 32.7% ★, Action 20.4%, Female Protagonist 16.9%, Third Person 12.3%, Atmospheric 7%

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: Female Protagonist 23.8%, Third Person 18.9%, Third-Person Shooter 16.8%, Action-Adventure 13.8%, Action 11.9%

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 33.1%, Action 20.5%, Third Person 15%, Action-Adventure 12.1%, Adventure 11.1%

Are you afraid of the big bad Woolfe? Step into the boots of a vengeful Red Riding Hood in this twisted-fairytale platformer. Defeat deranged fairytale bosses with your trusty axe, explore a gorgeous fantasy universe and piece together the truth behind the mysterious passing of Red’s father.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 37.4%, Action 28.6%, Platformer 16.6%, Adventure 15.1%, Singleplayer 2.3%

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 41.7%, Action 23.4%, Action-Adventure 23.2%, Atmospheric 11.7%