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

Why You'll Like It: It successfully modernizes the classic Lara Croft gameplay while maintaining the puzzle-heavy, action-adventure roots 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 19%, Action 15.8%, Female Protagonist 13%, Action-Adventure 12.6%, Platformer 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: This collection includes the direct source material and its immediate predecessors, offering the most authentic experience of the era.

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 21.3%, Action 17.7%, Third Person 15.7%, Classic 13.3% ★, Adventure 11.7%

Why You'll Like It: This remake captures the essence of the original platforming and exploration that defined the franchise's early identity.

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 18.2%, Third Person 16.7%, Adventure 14.3%, Action-Adventure 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: It continues the narrative and gameplay evolution of the Legend trilogy with a focus on complex environments and mystery.

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 26.9%, Third Person 19.8%, Action 13.5%, Action-Adventure 12.9%, Platformer 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: This game shares a dark, atmospheric, and surreal tone, featuring a strong female lead navigating treacherous platforming sections.

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 31.2% ★, Adventure 29.7%, Puzzle 2.7%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a similar blend of survival-horror elements, mystery, and atmospheric exploration in a classic third-person format.

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 27.9% ★, Action 21.9%, Third Person 20.7%, Adventure 13%, Platformer 12.1%

Why You'll Like It: It is a masterclass in third-person platforming and environmental puzzle-solving from the same era as the seed game.

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 43%, Female Protagonist 32.9%, Third Person 21.8%, Singleplayer 2.3%

Why You'll Like It: This action-heavy title features a strong female protagonist and a dark, supernatural tone that aligns with the seed game's vibe.

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

Why similar: Female Protagonist 22.6%, Third Person 14.7%, Action 13.7%, Action-Adventure 12.1%, Platformer 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: These titles provide the foundational gameplay mechanics that evolved into the style seen in the seed game.

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 35.6% ★, Action 24.4%, Third-Person Shooter 17.2%, Third Person 14.5%, Atmospheric 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: This title perfectly captures the gritty, noir-inspired urban fugitive narrative that drives the plot of The Angel of Darkness.

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 37.9%, Third Person 24.4%, Action 23.6%, Third-Person Shooter 6%, Adventure 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on stealth and a female protagonist, mirroring the tense, fugitive-style gameplay found in the seed game.

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 20.2%, Action 19.4%, Adventure 16.4%, Action-Adventure 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: This title concludes the modern trilogy with a heavy emphasis on dark, atmospheric tombs and complex environmental puzzles.

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 23.5%, Action 18.3%, Third Person 18.2%, Adventure 15.5%, Action-Adventure 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: It expands on the survival and exploration mechanics with a more polished, cinematic approach to the action-adventure genre.

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 30.1% ★, Action 27.7%, Third Person 17.3%, Adventure 17.2%, Action-Adventure 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: It is a classic action-adventure game that mirrors the globe-trotting, puzzle-solving, and combat-focused gameplay of the Tomb Raider series.

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 30.4%, Third Person 20%, Action 19.9%, Third-Person Shooter 12.6%, Adventure 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a supernatural, atmospheric third-person experience with a strong female lead and deep environmental storytelling.

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 33.8%, Third-Person Shooter 22.7%, Adventure 20.8%, Female Protagonist 19.4%, Singleplayer 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: This survival-horror title captures the same classic third-person action-adventure feel and tense atmosphere as the seed game.

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 29.2% ★, Female Protagonist 22.4%, Third Person 17%

Why You'll Like It: It shares the gritty, urban, and action-oriented focus, featuring a female protagonist in a dangerous city setting.

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 35%, Third Person 23.1%, Action 21.5%, Adventure 9.6%, Action-Adventure 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: This cyberpunk action game features a female protagonist navigating a gritty urban environment with a heavy focus on narrative.

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 43.3%, Adventure 21.5%, Platformer 14.6%, Puzzle 9.4%, Atmospheric 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: It distills the core puzzle-solving and exploration elements of the Tomb Raider franchise into a sleek, turn-based experience.

This open-world action thriller takes you through the seedy streets of Paris as you seek to undermine the German authority and lead a rebellion. Fight across rooftops and through dangerous alleys, and operate a wide variety of vehicles as you navigate your terrain.

Why similar: Action 33.1%, Third Person 32.5%, Adventure 20.1%, Classic 7.7% ★, Singleplayer 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: It features a noir-inspired urban setting and a fugitive-style narrative that aligns with the seed game's aesthetic.

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 30.2%, Female Protagonist 26.4%, Adventure 17.9%, Platformer 10%, Third Person 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: This title offers a fast-paced, isometric take on the classic tomb-raiding formula with a focus on co-op puzzles.

The game that defined the survival-horror genre is back! Check out the remastered HD version of Resident Evil.

Why similar: Classic 39.9% ★, Third Person 14.2%, Female Protagonist 13.5%, Action 10%, Adventure 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: It is a cornerstone of the survival-horror genre, sharing the tense, atmospheric, and puzzle-based gameplay of early 2000s classics.

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

Why similar: Female Protagonist 30.5%, Adventure 29.5%, Classic 21.1% ★, Third Person 5.9%, Puzzle 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: It is a highly atmospheric adventure game that focuses on mystery and exploration in a unique, narrative-rich world.

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 28.7%, Action-Adventure 23.9%, Action 16.1%, Platformer 13.1%, Adventure 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: It emphasizes fluid movement and urban exploration, featuring a strong female lead in a high-stakes, fugitive-style story.

You play Adam Jensen, an ex-SWAT specialist who's been handpicked to oversee the defensive needs of one of America's most experimental biotechnology firms. Your job is to safeguard company secrets, but when a black ops team breaks in and kills the very scientists you were hired to protect, everything you thought you knew about your job...

Why similar: Action 65%, Adventure 15%, Singleplayer 11.2%, Atmospheric 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a dark, conspiracy-laden urban narrative that mirrors the mysterious tone of the seed game.

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 18.3%, Classic 16.9% ★, Adventure 13.6%, Third Person 11%

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 20.5%, Third Person 17%, Adventure 15.2%, Third-Person Shooter 9.1%

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 20.2%, Female Protagonist 19.8%, Classic 14.5% ★, Adventure 13.5%, Third Person 10.8%

Your squad has been choppered to a remote mansion to investigate a bio-experiment gone wrong. You’re plunged straight into a deathtrap. Arm yourself, solve puzzles, and unearth mysteries. But beware: every move you make draws you deeper into the deadly embrace of Resident Evil.

Why similar: Action 28.7%, Classic 20.6% ★, Adventure 17.7%, Female Protagonist 16.2%, Third-Person Shooter 14.4%

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 23% ★, Female Protagonist 18.5%, Action 15.4%, Adventure 12.5%, Third Person 10.4%

Join Jill Valentine, the survivor of the notorious disaster, as her nightmare continues. After resigning from S.T.A.R.S. Jill now prepares to head out of Raccoon City… but caught in a town crawling with zombies, more than ever she must rely on brute force and cunning to find a way to escape alive.

Why similar: Action 32.2%, Adventure 19.6%, Female Protagonist 17.8%, Third-Person Shooter 16.6%, Classic 11.3% ★

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 25.4%, Third Person 15.9%, Third-Person Shooter 15.6%, Action-Adventure 15%, Action 12.7%

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 19.8% ★, Female Protagonist 18.4%, Action 17.5%, Adventure 13.9%, Third Person 10.6%

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 22.2%, Female Protagonist 18.4%, Adventure 15.4%, Classic 12.5% ★, Third Person 11.7%

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: Action 32.3%, Female Protagonist 25.1%, Adventure 24.6%, Third Person 7.3%, Platformer 5.2%

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: Action 34.1%, Action-Adventure 26.4%, Adventure 22.7%, Female Protagonist 9.3%, Atmospheric 7.6%

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 28.8%, Third Person 23.4%, Action 15.9%, Action-Adventure 15.7%, 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 31.1%, Action 20.5%, Third-Person Shooter 16.8%, Third Person 13.9%, Action-Adventure 10.7%

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 22.6%, Adventure 21.9%, Atmospheric 8.3%, Puzzle 7.1%

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 23.8%, Classic 17.9% ★, Female Protagonist 17.7%

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 33.6%, Third Person 22.2%, Atmospheric 5%, Singleplayer 3.1%

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 42.1%, Third Person 16.6%, Third-Person Shooter 15.1%, Action 14.8%, Adventure 8.3%

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 24.8%, Female Protagonist 23.7%, 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 45.6%, Action 24.4%, Adventure 14.6%, Third Person 12.7%, Singleplayer 2.7%

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 16.9%, Third-Person Shooter 14.7%, Adventure 7.4%

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 25.9%, Third Person 22.1%, Action 17.5%, Action-Adventure 14.8%, Adventure 12.2%

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

Why similar: Female Protagonist 40.6%, Action 28.5%, Adventure 15.5%, Third Person 10.9%, Atmospheric 4.4%

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 39.6%, Classic 20% ★, Female Protagonist 16.8%, Third Person 16%, Adventure 5.4%

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 29.9%, Action-Adventure 25.3%, Female Protagonist 21.8%, Adventure 21.5%, 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 38.5% ★, Action 35.4%, Adventure 26.1%

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 24.5%, Third Person 17.7%, Adventure 12.9%, Action-Adventure 5.4%

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 27.5%, Third Person 23.1%, Action 16.9%, Third-Person Shooter 13.3%, Adventure 8.6%

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 11.1%, Puzzle 7.1%, 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%, Classic 21.8% ★, Third Person 21.6%, Adventure 12.5%, Platformer 9.5%

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

Why similar: Female Protagonist 28.9%, Action 25%, Third Person 22.3%, Adventure 13.9%, Third-Person Shooter 5.1%

Fear the Spotlight is an atmospheric third-person horror adventure with a disturbing mystery to unravel. Sneak into school after hours with Vivian and Amy, survive a séance gone wrong, solve tactile puzzles, and, whatever you do, stay out of the spotlight…

Why similar: Female Protagonist 28.2%, Third Person 22.1%, Action 14.3%, Action-Adventure 12.4%, Adventure 12.1%

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 31.5%, Classic 22.2% ★, Adventure 18.3%, Third Person 16.7%, Action-Adventure 4.8%