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Tomb Raider Classic

The Tomb Raider Classic franchise has 6 entries. Play in Release Order for newcomers, Chronological Order for lore completionists.

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OwnedYour shelfOwn#TitleYearPlatformCIBComplete In BoxCIB $WarningsFakes · Region · AudioFind / Buy
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Tomb RaiderEssential
1996PlayStation
2
Tomb Raider IIEssential
1997PlayStation
3
Tomb Raider IIIRecommended
1998PlayStation
4
Tomb Raider: The Last RevelationRecommended
1999PlayStation
5
Tomb Raider ChroniclesOptional
2000PlayStation
6
Tomb Raider: The Angel of DarknessOptional
2003PlayStation 2

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Which Tomb Raider Classic Games Are Essential?

Essential marks the installments that carry the spine of Tomb Raider Classic'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 Tomb Raider 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 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 and Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness.

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.

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