Rank 01Why this
Shares tank controls with Tomb Raider I (1996).
- $3.49 (Price checked Oct 3)
- 2012
Games like Tomb Raider I (1996)
- 32 games
- Updated May 4, 2026
Players who liked Tomb Raider I (1996) also play
The same list the imho.run recommender shows for Tomb Raider I (1996): games its players also own across millions of Steam libraries, weighed against shared tags and what reviewers compare it to.
- Rank 01
Rank 02- $2.99 (Price checked Oct 4)
- Deck Verified
- 2013
Rank 03Why this
Same atmospheric mood as Tomb Raider I (1996).
- $5.99 (Price checked Oct 4)
- Deck Playable
- 2018
Rank 04 
Tomba! Special Edition
Why this: Shares precision platforming with Tomb Raider I (1996).
Rank 05 
Rank 06 
Them and Us
Why this: Shares tank controls and inventory management with Tomb Raider I (1996).
Rank 07 
Valkyrie Saga
Why this: Also 1990's and 3D Platformer, like Tomb Raider I (1996).
Rank 08 
Pseudoregalia
Why this: Also 3D Platformer and Old School, like Tomb Raider I (1996).
- Released: 2012
- Developer: Core Design
- Price: $3.49−50%checked Oct 4
- 84% of 1,842 reviews
- Genres: Action, Adventure
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Classic 90s vibe still holds up
- Exploration rewards observation
- Levels feel like metroid vania with branching pathways
- Atmospheric
- Challenging
- Immersive
More games like Tomb Raider I (1996), sliced differently
Reviewers mention these as similar to Tomb Raider I (1996)
Surfaced from review text: when other players write 'if you liked X, try Y', we catch the name and resolve it back to a Steam game.
I Am Alive
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Tomb Raider I (1996).
Resident Evil
Why this: Shares inventory management and puzzle solving with Tomb Raider I (1996).
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Tomb Raider I (1996) at current Steam store prices.
Half-Life
Why this: Shares puzzle solving with Tomb Raider I (1996).
Time Loader
Why this: Also 1990's and Old School, like Tomb Raider I (1996).
Sapo 3D
Why this: Shares precision platforming with Tomb Raider I (1996).
Insecticide Part 1
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Tomb Raider I (1996).
Styx: Master of Shadows
Why this: Shares ledge grabbing with Tomb Raider I (1996).
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to Tomb Raider I (1996), limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
The Big Catch: Tacklebox
Why this: Shares precision platforming with Tomb Raider I (1996).
Chip's Challenge 1
Why this: Also 1990's and Old School, like Tomb Raider I (1996).
Eraser
Why this: Also Third-Person Shooter and 3D Platformer, like Tomb Raider I (1996).
More from Core Design
Other recommendable Steam games by Core Design, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
Tomb Raider VI: The Angel of Darkness (2003)
Why this: Shares inventory management with Tomb Raider I (1996).
Tomb Raider III (1998)
Why this: Also Third-Person Shooter and 1990's, like Tomb Raider I (1996).
Tomb Raider IV: The Last Revelation (1999)
Why this: Shares puzzle solving with Tomb Raider I (1996).
Tomb Raider V: Chronicles (2000)
Why this: Same retro mood as Tomb Raider I (1996).
About Tomb Raider I (1996)
The closest matches to Tomb Raider I (1996): Tomb Raider II (1997), Tomb Raider Game of the Year, Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition, Tomba! Special Edition, and Mirror's Edge™.
If Tomb Raider I (1996) is your kind of game, the closest matches are Tomb Raider II (1997), Tomb Raider Game of the Year and Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, challenging and immersive, and single out its auto targeting and branching paths. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
Tomb Raider I (2012) brings the 1996 Core Design classic to modern platforms. The game casts players as adventurer Lara Croft as she retrieves fragments of the ancient Scion artifact across sprawling tomb complexes. The gameplay combines precision platforming with inventory management, auto-targeting combat, and environmental puzzle-solving, while branching pathways reward careful observation and exploration. Players describe the tank-control scheme as turning platforming itself into a puzzle, with each obstacle conquered delivering genuine satisfaction. The game runs without official Steam Deck support. Reviewers highlight the atmospheric tomb settings, retro aesthetic, and challenging difficulty that create an immersive experience despite the title's age.
About Tomb Raider I (1996): Adventurer Lara Croft has been hired to recover the pieces of an ancient artifact known as the Scion. With her fearless acrobatic style she runs, jumps, swims and climbs her way towards the truth of its origin and powers - leaving only a trail of empty tombs and gun-cartridges in her wake.
Is Tomb Raider I (1996) worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 84% of 1,842 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- On sale: 50% off, now $3.49 (checked Oct 4).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 11 h when they wrote their review.
- Not supported on Steam Deck.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Classic 90s vibe still holds up
- Exploration rewards observation
- Levels feel like metroid vania with branching pathways
- Satisfaction of conquering every obstacle
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“Don't bother with this version. DOS: Missing music, compressed FMV and bad controls PS1: CD quality music, FMV's, great controls TR1Main: Fixes alot of the DOS issues, fixes music and lighting bugs OpenLara: The way to play, uses all the…”
People who play it also play: Tomb Raider II (1997), Tomb Raider Game of the Year, Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition
Frequently asked about Tomb Raider I (1996)
Can I run it?
Does Tomb Raider I (1996) work on Steam Deck?
Tomb Raider I (1996) is currently rated Unsupported on Steam Deck. It may not launch or may have significant issues that block normal play.
How much does Tomb Raider I (1996) cost?
Tomb Raider I (1996) is listed on Steam at 3.49 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Tomb Raider I (1996)?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Tomb Raider I (1996) are Tomb Raider II (1997), Tomb Raider Game of the Year, Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition.
Who developed Tomb Raider I (1996)?
Tomb Raider I (1996) was developed by Core Design and published by Crystal Dynamics.