List of Tomb Raider media


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

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.
YearTitlePlatform
2000Tomb RaiderGame Boy Color
2001Tomb Raider: Curse of the SwordGame Boy Color
2002Tomb Raider: The ProphecyGame Boy Advance
2002Tomb Raider: Apocalypse Episode 1: The Eye of OsirisSky Gamestar
2003Tomb Raider: The Osiris CodexJava ME
2003Tomb Raider: Apocalypse Episode 2: The Shadow FallsSky Gamestar
2003Tomb Raider: Apocalypse Episode 3: The Last MidnightSky Gamestar
2004Tomb Raider: Quest for Cinnabar-
2004Tomb Raider: Elixir of Life-
2005Tomb Raider: The Temple of AnubisSky Gamestar
2006Tomb Raider: Puzzle Paradox-
2006Tomb Raider: The Action AdventureDVD player
2010Lara Croft and the Guardian of LightPlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Windows, iOS, Nintendo Switch
2013Lara Croft: ReflectionsiOS
2014Lara Croft and the Temple of OsirisPlayStation 4, Xbox One, Windows, Stadia, Nintendo Switch
2015Lara Croft: Relic RuniOS, Android, Windows Phone
2015Lara Croft GoiOS, Android, Windows Phone, Windows
PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, macOS, Linux
2023Tomb Raider ReloadediOS, Android
2025Tomb 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, Rise of the Tomb Raider and Shadow of the Tomb Raider. It was released on March 18, 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 June 29, 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 February 14, 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 February 14, 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 - 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. 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 canceled 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.