Tomb Raider (stylized as Lara Croft: Tomb Raider from 2001-2007) is a multimedia franchise which began with the video games, that follows the adventures and exploits of Lara Croft, a world-renowned archaeologist adventuress and the series' main protagonist.
The series began in 1996 with Tomb Raider. The game was a critical and commercial success, spawning numerous games (sequels and reboots), comic books, spin-offs, movie adaptations and Lara herself as a sponsor for many companies and products.
The series was noted for being a pioneer in gaming, for being one of the best examples of early 3D platforming.
Main Series[]
The Original Timeline[]
Game | Developer | Publisher | Platform | Release year |
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Tomb Raider | Core Design | Eidos Interactive | PlayStation (Tomb Raider - Tomb Raider: Chronicles) PlayStation 2 (Tomb Raider: Angel of Darkness only) Microsoft Windows MS-DOS (Tomb Raider only) Sega Saturn (Tomb Raider only) N-Gage (Tomb Raider only) Pocket PC (Tomb Raider only) Android (Tomb Raider - Tomb Raider II only) iOS (Tomb Raider - Tomb Raider II only) Mac OS (Tomb Raider II - Tomb Raider: Chronicles) Macintosh (Tomb Raider, Tomb Raider II and Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness only) |
1996 |
Tomb Raider II | 1997 | |||
Tomb Raider III: Adventures of Lara Croft | 1997 | |||
Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation | 1999 | |||
Tomb Raider: Chronicles | 2000 | |||
Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness | 2003 |
The Legend Timeline[]
Game | Developer | Publisher | Platform | Release year |
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Tomb Raider: Legend | Crystal Dynamics | Eidos Interactive | PlayStation 2 PlayStation 3 Xbox (Legend only) Xbox 360 PSP Game Boy Advance GameCube Nintendo DS PC Nintendo Wii |
2006 |
Tomb Raider: Anniversary | 2007 | |||
Tomb Raider: Underworld | 2008 2009 (Beneath the Ashes and Lara's Shadow) |
The Survivor Timeline[]
Game | Developer | Publisher | Platform | Release year |
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Tomb Raider | Crystal Dynamics | Square Enix | PlayStation 3 PlayStation 4 Xbox 360 Xbox One Microsoft Windows Mac OS Linux Google Stadia |
2013 |
Definitive Edition | 2014 | |||
Rise of the Tomb Raider | 2015 | |||
Shadow of the Tomb Raider | 2018 |
Story Expansions[]
DLC | Developer | Publisher | Platform | Release year |
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Tomb Raider: Unfinished Business | Core Design | Eidos Interactive Square Enix (starting Rise of the Tomb Raider) |
Microsoft Windows | 1998 |
Tomb Raider II: Golden Mask | 1999 | |||
Tomb Raider: The Times | 1999 | |||
Tomb Raider III: The Lost Artifact | 2000 | |||
Tomb Raider: Underworld: Beneath the Ashes Tomb Raider: Underworld: Lara's Shadow |
Crystal Dynamics | Xbox 360 | 2009 | |
Rise of the Tomb Raider: Baba Yaga: The Temple of the Witch Rise of the Tomb Raider: Cold Darkness Awakened Rise of the Tomb Raider: Blood Ties Rise of the Tomb Raider: Lara's Nightmare |
PlayStation 4 Xbox One Microsoft Windows Google Stadia |
2016 | ||
Shadow of the Tomb Raider: The Forge Shadow of the Tomb Raider: The Pillar Shadow of the Tomb Raider: The Nightmare Shadow of the Tomb Raider: The Price of Survival Shadow of the Tomb Raider: The Serpent's Heart Shadow of the Tomb Raider: The Grand Caiman Shadow of the Tomb Raider: The Path Home |
2018-2019 |
Spin Offs (The Legend Timeline)[]
Game | Developer | Publisher | Platform | Release year |
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Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light | Crystal Dynamics Nixxes Software (PlayStation 3 and Microsoft Windows; Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light) |
Eidos Interactive | Xbox 360 Live Arcade PlayStation 3 PlayStation Network Microsoft Windows Steam |
2010 |
Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris | Square Enix | Xbox One PlayStation 4 Microsoft Windows |
2014 |
Handheld and Mobile Only[]
Game | Developer | Publisher | Platform | Release year |
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Tomb Raider | Core Design | Eidos Interactive | Game Boy Color | 2000 |
Tomb Raider: Curse of the Sword | 2001 | |||
Tomb Raider: The Prophecy | Ubisoft | Game Boy Advance | 2002 | |
Lara Croft: Reflections | Crystal Dynamics | Square Enix | Android and iOS | 2013 |
Lara Croft: Relic Run | Simutronics Crystal Dynamics |
Android iOS Windows Phone |
2015 | |
Lara Croft GO | Square Enix Montreal | PlayStation 4 PlayStation Vita iOS Android Windows Mobile PC |
Remasters[]
The Original Timeline[]
Game | Developer | Publisher | Platform | Release year |
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Tomb Raider I-III Remastered | Crystal Dynamics Aspyr Media |
Embracer Group | PlayStation 4 PlayStation 5 Xbox One Xbox One X Xbox One S PC Switch |
2024 |
The Legend Timeline[]
Game | Developer | Publisher | Platform | Release year |
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The Tomb Raider Trilogy | Crystal Dynamics | Eidos Interactive | PlayStation 3 (does not include Underwold's DLCs) | 2011 |
The Survivor Timeline[]
Game | Developer | Publisher | Platform | Release year |
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Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition | Crystal Dynamics | Square Enix | PlayStation 4 Xbox One Google Stadia |
2014 |