Tomb Raider is a media franchise consisting of action-adventure games, comic books, novels, theme park rides, and films, centring on the adventures of the female fictional British archaeologist Lara Croft. Since the release of the original Tomb Raider in 1996, the series developed into a franchise of the same name, and Lara went on to become a major icon of the video game industry. The Guinness Book of World Records recognised Lara Croft as the "Most Successful Human Videogame Heroine" in 2006. Six games in the series were developed by Core Design, and the latest six by Crystal Dynamics. The games were first published by Eidos Interactive; Eidos became part of Square Enix in April 2009. Embracer Group owns the rights to the Tomb Raider trademark and characters of the franchise. Three films were released: Lara Croft: Tomb Raider, Lara Croft: Tomb Raider – The Cradle of Life and Tomb Raider. The first two star American actress Angelina Jolie as Lara Croft, and the third Swedish actress Alicia Vikander.

The Tomb Raider video games have together sold over 100 million units, making it one of the best-selling video game series of all time.

Overview Year Title Developer Platform(s) Console Computer Handheld Mobile 1996 Tomb Raider Core Design Saturn, PS1 Windows, MS-DOS, Mac OS N-Gage, Evercade iOS, Android 1997 Tomb Raider II PS1 Windows, Mac OS Evercade iOS, Android 1998 Tomb Raider III PS1 Windows, Mac OS Evercade 1999 Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation PS1, Dreamcast Windows, Mac OS Evercade 2000 Tomb Raider: The Nightmare Stone GBC Tomb Raider: Chronicles PS1, Dreamcast Windows, Mac OS Evercade 2001 Tomb Raider: Curse of the Sword GBC 2002 Tomb Raider: The Prophecy GBA 2003 Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness PS2 Windows, Mac OS X 2006 Tomb Raider: Legend Crystal Dynamics PS2, PS3, Xbox, Xbox 360, GameCube Windows GBA, PSP, DS Java ME 2007 Tomb Raider: Anniversary PS2, PS3, Xbox 360, Wii Windows, Mac OS X PSP 2008 Tomb Raider: Underworld PS2, PS3, Xbox 360, Wii Windows, Mac OS X DS Java ME 2010 Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light PS3, Xbox 360, Stadia Windows iOS 2013 Tomb Raider PS3, Xbox 360, PS4, Xbox One, Stadia, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2 Windows, Mac OS X, Linux, Android (Nvidia Shield TV) SteamDeck 2014 Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris PS4, Xbox One, Stadia Windows 2015 Rise of the Tomb Raider PS4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Stadia, Nintendo Switch 2 Windows, Mac OS X, Linux SteamDeck 2018 Shadow of the Tomb Raider Eidos Montréal PS4, Xbox One, Stadia Windows, Mac OS X, Linux SteamDeck 2024 Tomb Raider I–III Remastered Aspyr Media PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series, Switch Windows Switch 2025 Tomb Raider IV–VI Remastered PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series, Switch Windows Switch 2027 Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis Crystal Dynamics PS5, Xbox Series Windows Switch 2 2028 Tomb Raider: Catalyst PS5, Xbox Series Windows

Video games Main series

Mobile and spin-off games These games are not part of the main series as they are either handheld, mobile or spin-off games. Year Title Platform 2000 Tomb Raider Game Boy Color 2001 Tomb Raider: Curse of the Sword 2002 Tomb Raider: The Prophecy Game Boy Advance Tomb Raider: Apocalypse Episode 1: The Eye of Osiris Sky Gamestar (UK only) 2003 Tomb Raider: The Osiris Codex Java ME Tomb Raider: Apocalypse Episode 2: The Shadow Falls Sky Gamestar (UK only) Tomb Raider: Apocalypse Episode 3: The Last Midnight 2004 Tomb Raider: Quest for Cinnabar Tomb Raider: Elixir of Life 2005 Tomb Raider: The Temple of Anubis Sky Gamestar (UK only) 2006 Tomb Raider: Puzzle Paradox Tomb Raider: The Action Adventure DVD player 2010 Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Windows, iOS, Nintendo Switch 2013 Lara Croft: Reflections iOS 2014 Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Windows, Stadia, Nintendo Switch 2015 Lara Croft: Relic Run iOS, Android, Windows Phone Lara Croft Go iOS, Android, Windows Phone, WindowsPlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, macOS, Linux (2016) 2023 Tomb Raider Reloaded iOS, Android2025Tomb Raider PinballNintendo Switch, PlayStation 4/5, Windows, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Meta Quest, AtGames FX Legends 4KP, iOS, Android

Collected editions and remasters The Tomb Raider Trilogy collects the three Tomb Raider games from the second series: Tomb Raider: Legend, Tomb Raider: Anniversary and Tomb Raider: Underworld. It was released in 2011 as part of the Classics HD line. The first two games were ported to the PS3 by Buzz Monkey Software. Also included is PlayStation Network Trophy support, bonus Lara Croft and Viking Thrall avatars for use in PlayStation Home, a theme pack for the XrossMediaBar and making-of videos. The two downloadable episodes from the Xbox 360 version of Underworld are not included.

Tomb Raider: Definitive Survivor Trilogy is a collection containing the third series: Tomb Raider (2013), Rise of the Tomb Raider and Shadow of the Tomb Raider. It was released on 18 March 2021, for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S.

is a collection containing Feral Interactive's spinoff series: Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light and Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris. It was released for Nintendo Switch on 29 June 2023.

Tomb Raider I–III Remastered is a collection of remasters of Core Design's first three Tomb Raider games, developed and published by Aspyr, which was released on 14 February 2024, for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S. The remaster includes options for new control schemes, and revamped graphics.

Tomb Raider Collection 1 is an Evercade re-release of the first three games on a single cartridge. It was released on July 31, 2024. The cartridge was also bundled with the Evercade VS-R and EXP-R models, which launched on the same day.

Tomb Raider IV–VI Remastered is a collection of remasters of Core Design's last three entries, Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation, Tomb Raider: Chronicles, and Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness, developed and published by Aspyr, which was released on 14 February 2025, for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.

Tomb Raider Collection 2 is an Evercade re-release of the fourth and fifth game on a single cartridge. The version of The Last Revelation present on the cartridge included the bonus level The Times, which was made available on the main menu. It was released in April 2025.

Level Editor The Tomb Raider Level Editor, Room Editor, is a tool released by Eidos Interactive with the video game Tomb Raider Chronicles in late 2000. Later, it was made available free to download from the Internet. Since then it has enabled players to design new levels of their own, set in locations from the original games or in new locations.

The Action Adventure An interactive DVD was released by Bright Entertainment under licence from Eidos in 2006, called Tomb Raider: The Action Adventure. The game takes advantage of standard DVD player audiovisual capabilities and the remote control. It has puzzles and action elements, while the story is based on The Angel of Darkness.

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Crossovers Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII- A DLC available at launch in 2014 included a Lara Croft outfit for Lightning. Heavenstrike Rivals- A 2014 game that included a Tomb Raider crossover. Spelunker World- A 2015 crossover event was held. Final Fantasy XV- A 2018 crossover event added a Lara Croft outfit. Final Fantasy Brave Exvius - A 2018 crossover event added Lara Croft as a playable character. Brawlhalla- A 2020 crossover event added Lara Croft as a playable character. Rainbow Six Siege- A 2020 update added Lara Croft. Fortnite- Lara Croft was added in 2021. War of the Visions: Final Fantasy Brave Exvius- Lara Croft was added in 2021. Ghost Recon Breakpoint- A 2021 crossover event Relics of the Ancients included Tomb Raider cosmetics. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2- A 2023 update added Lara as a playable operator. Call of Duty: Warzone- Lara was also transferred over to Warzone later that year. PowerWash Simulator- A free Tomb Raider expansion was added in 2023, featuring five levels set on the Croft estate. Fall Guys- Lara Croft cosmetics were added in 2023. The Walking Dead: Survivors- Lara Croft was added in 2023. Dead by Daylight- Lara Croft was added to the multiplayer online horror game as a DLC in 2024. Naraka: Bladepoint- Lara Croft cosmetic items were added in 2024. Hero Wars- A Tomb Raider crossover event was held in 2024.

Cancelled games Tomb Raider III (PlayStation 2)- A survival game that was briefly in development in late 1997. A reskin with a new IP was also attempted but did not release. The Further Adventures of Lara Croft- An expansion pack for Tomb Raider II. In late 1997 this project was adapted into a full sequel and released as Tomb Raider III in 1998. Tomb Raider IV expansion - An expansion for Tomb Raider IV was in development for a planned Gold edition re-release, but cancelled. The level plans have been made public and adapted by fans in the years since. The Lost Dominion- A sequel to The Angel of Darkness was in early development in 2003, but cancelled after the disappointing release of its predecessor. 10th Anniversary- a PSP remake of the first game that was in development from 2005 to 2006. Cancelled after Rebellion purchased Core Design, but inspired Anniversary (2007). An Indiana Jones reskin was briefly attempted. Lego Indiana Jones crossover - A Lego themed crossover with the Indiana Jones franchise pitched in the mid-2000s. Lucasfilm rejected the idea due to disdain for the Tomb Raider series.

Feature films There were initially two film adaptations made in the early 2000s that starred Angelina Jolie as Lara Croft in Lara Croft: Tomb Raider in 2001 and its sequel, The Cradle of Life, in 2003. While both films were financially successful, neither of them were well received by critics. A reboot starring Alicia Vikander as Lara Croft was released in 2018, which was better received. A sequel of the 2018 film was in development with Vikander returning as Croft but it was later cancelled with the film rights reverted to the game company and prompted a bidding war among studios. Lara Croft makes a minor appearance in the 2018 film Ready Player One.

In 2015, Adrian Askarieh, producer of the Hitman films, stated that he hoped to oversee a shared universe of Square Enix films with Just Cause, Hitman, Tomb Raider, Deus Ex, and Thief, but admitted that he does not have the rights to Tomb Raider. Some reports such as the Game Central reporters at Metro UK commented that the shared universe was unlikely, pointing out that no progress had been made on any Just Cause, Deus Ex nor Thief films. Film U.S. release date Lara Croft performer(s) Director(s) Screenwriter(s) Story by Producer(s) Initial distributor(s) Original series Lara Croft: Tomb Raider Angelina Jolie Rachel Appleton (young) Simon West John ZinmanPatrick Massett Mike WerbSimon WestSara B. CooperMichael Colleary Lloyd LevinColin WilsonLawrence Gordon Paramount PicturesLara Croft: Tomb Raider – The Cradle of Life Angelina Jolie Jan de Bont Dean Georgaris James V. HartSteven E. de Souza Lloyd LevinLawrence Gordon Reboot Tomb Raider Alicia VikanderMaisy De Freitas and Emily Carey (young) Roar Uthaug Alastair SiddonsGeneva Robertson-Dworet Evan DaughertyGeneva Robertson-Dworet Graham King Warner Bros.

Lara Croft: Tomb Raider (2001)

Lara Croft: Tomb Raider – The Cradle of Life (2003)

Tomb Raider (2018)