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The Tomb Raider franchise has 12 entries. Play in Release Order for newcomers, Chronological Order for lore completionists.
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| OwnedYour shelfOwn | # | Title | Year | Platform | CIBComplete In BoxCIB $ | WarningsFakes · Region · Audio | Find / Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tomb RaiderEssential | 1996 | PS1 | —— | — | ||
| 2 | Tomb Raider IIEssential | 1997 | PS1 | —— | — | ||
| 3 | Tomb Raider IIIRecommended | 1998 | PS1 | —— | — | ||
| 4 | Tomb Raider: The Last RevelationRecommended | 1999 | PS1 | —— | — | ||
| 5 | Tomb Raider ChroniclesOptional | 2000 | PS1 | —— | — | ||
| 6 | Tomb Raider: The Angel of DarknessOptional | 2003 | PS2 | —— | — | ||
| 7 | Tomb Raider: LegendRecommended | 2006 | PS2 | —— | — | ||
| 8 | Tomb Raider: AnniversaryRecommended | 2007 | PS2 | —— | — | ||
| 9 | Tomb Raider: UnderworldOptional | 2008 | PS3 | —— | — | ||
| 10 | Tomb Raider (2013)Essential | 2013 | PS3 | —— | — | ||
| 11 | Rise of the Tomb RaiderEssential | 2016 | PS4 | —— | — | ||
| 12 | Shadow of the Tomb RaiderEssential | 2018 | PS4 | —— | — |
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Essential marks the installments that carry the spine of Tomb Raider's main story and world-building — the ones collectors and lore-focused players treat as must-play for the core narrative. On GameOrder, Essential titles include Rise of the Tomb Raider, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, Tomb Raider, Tomb Raider (2013), and Tomb Raider II.
Recommended entries meaningfully enrich the franchise — strong stories, fan favorites, or connective tissue that pays off after the essentials, without being strictly required. Recommended picks here: Tomb Raider III, Tomb Raider: Anniversary, Tomb Raider: Legend, and Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation.
Optional games are fair to skip for continuity; they are side paths, experiments, or lighter fare that fans can pick up when they want more, not when they need the main plot. Optional tagged titles: Tomb Raider Chronicles, Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness, and Tomb Raider: Underworld.
Spinoff titles sit apart from the primary saga — different genres, timelines, or branding — and are best treated as extras after you know the heart of the series. No Spinoff tags appear on these rows.