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Also Third-Person Shooter and 1990's, like Tomb Raider III (1998).
- $3.49 (Price checked Oct 3)
- 2012
Games like Tomb Raider III (1998)
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The closest matches to Tomb Raider III (1998): Tomb Raider II (1997), Tomb Raider I (1996), Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition, Haydee 3, and Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell®. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02- $3.49 (Price checked Oct 5)
- 2012
Rank 03Why this
Same atmospheric mood as Tomb Raider III (1998).
- $5.99 (Price checked Oct 5)
- Deck Playable
- 2018
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Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell®
Why this: Same immersive mood as Tomb Raider III (1998).
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The full ranked list: top 24 games like Tomb Raider III (1998)
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Also Third-Person Shooter and 1990's, like Tomb Raider III (1998).
- 85% of 935 reviews
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Same atmospheric mood as Tomb Raider III (1998).
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- Released: 2012
- Developer: Core Design
- Price: $3.49−50%checked Oct 3
- 85% of 572 reviews
- Genres: Action, Adventure
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Atmospheric environments feel foreboding and isolating
- Expanded movement options enhance platforming
- Non linear chapter selection adds replayability
- Atmospheric
- Challenging
- Immersive
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Cheaper alternatives
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Insecticide Part 1
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Tomb Raider III (1998).
Time Loader
Why this: Also 1990's and Old School, like Tomb Raider III (1998).
More from Core Design
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Tomb Raider VI: The Angel of Darkness (2003)
Why this: Same tense mood as Tomb Raider III (1998).
Tomb Raider IV: The Last Revelation (1999)
Why this: Also Third-Person Shooter and 1990's, like Tomb Raider III (1998).
About Tomb Raider III (1998)
The closest matches to Tomb Raider III (1998): Tomb Raider II (1997), Tomb Raider I (1996), Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition, Haydee 3, and Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell®. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Tomb Raider III (1998) is your kind of game, the closest matches are Tomb Raider II (1997), Tomb Raider I (1996) 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 ceiling swinging and crawling. 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.
About Tomb Raider III (1998): Thousands of years ago a meteor crashed into Antarctica and the shockwaves of its impact are being felt in the modern age. Lara Croft will follow clues leading to a deadly secret, boldly leaping chasms and blasting monsters that no one has leaped or blasted before. This time she faces a mystery that's from way out of this world.
Is Tomb Raider III (1998) worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 85% of 572 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 3).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 30 h when they wrote their review.
- Not supported on Steam Deck.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Atmospheric environments feel foreboding and isolating
- Expanded movement options enhance platforming
- Non linear chapter selection adds replayability
- Sub boss encounters are unique and memorable
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“Only if you are a big fan of Tomb Raider. The game is extremely hard, it requires to have a guide or walkthrough. I believe it is a waste of time without it as it will take a huge amount of time to progress through the game, mostly by…”
People who play it also play: Tomb Raider II (1997), Tomb Raider I (1996), Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition
Frequently asked about Tomb Raider III (1998)
Can I run it?
Does Tomb Raider III (1998) work on Steam Deck?
Tomb Raider III (1998) 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 III (1998) cost?
Tomb Raider III (1998) 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 III (1998)?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Tomb Raider III (1998) are Tomb Raider II (1997), Tomb Raider I (1996), Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition.
Who developed Tomb Raider III (1998)?
Tomb Raider III (1998) was developed by Core Design and published by Crystal Dynamics.