# Games like 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, Mirror's Edge™, and Them and Us. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.

## Similar games, ranked

The full ranked list, 24 games, best match first (the HTML page shows the top 8 as cards).

1. [Tomb Raider II (1997)](https://imho.run/games/225300/tomb-raider-ii-1997) — Shares tank controls with Tomb Raider I (1996). 935 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/225300/)
2. [Tomb Raider Game of the Year](https://imho.run/games/203160/tomb-raider-game-of-the-year) — Also Third-Person Shooter, like Tomb Raider I (1996). 51,545 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/203160/)
3. [Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition](https://imho.run/games/750920/shadow-of-the-tomb-raider-definitive-edition) — Same atmospheric mood as Tomb Raider I (1996). 23,350 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/750920/)
4. [Mirror's Edge™](https://imho.run/games/17410/mirror-s-edge) — Also 3D Platformer, like Tomb Raider I (1996). 14,924 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/17410/)
5. [Them and Us](https://imho.run/games/915600/them-and-us) — Shares tank controls and inventory management with Tomb Raider I (1996). 529 Steam reviews, 76% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/915600/)
6. [Valkyrie Saga](https://imho.run/games/2663150/valkyrie-saga) — Shares precision platforming with Tomb Raider I (1996). 206 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2663150/)
7. [Pseudoregalia](https://imho.run/games/2365810/pseudoregalia) — Also 3D Platformer and Old School, like Tomb Raider I (1996). 13,372 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2365810/)
8. [Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands™](https://imho.run/games/33320/prince-of-persia-the-forgotten-sands) — A frequent pick in Tomb Raider I (1996) players' libraries, and another Action. 1,342 Steam reviews, 71% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/33320/)
9. [Indiana Jones and the Great Circle](https://imho.run/games/2677660/indiana-jones-and-the-great-circle) — Shares puzzle solving with Tomb Raider I (1996). 7,330 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2677660/)
10. [Tormented Souls 2](https://imho.run/games/2464280/tormented-souls-2) — Shares inventory management and puzzle solving with Tomb Raider I (1996). 610 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2464280/)
11. [Super Cloudbuilt](https://imho.run/games/463700/super-cloudbuilt) — Shares branching paths with Tomb Raider I (1996). 100 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/463700/)
12. [Resident Evil](https://imho.run/games/304240/resident-evil) — Shares inventory management and puzzle solving with Tomb Raider I (1996). 12,437 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/304240/)
13. [Demon Tides](https://imho.run/games/2585890/demon-tides) — Shares precision platforming with Tomb Raider I (1996). 589 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2585890/)
14. [Flesh Made Fear](https://imho.run/games/3316350/flesh-made-fear) — Also Third-Person Shooter and 1990's, like Tomb Raider I (1996). 187 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3316350/)
15. [Crow Country](https://imho.run/games/1996010/crow-country) — Shares inventory management and puzzle solving with Tomb Raider I (1996). 5,236 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1996010/)
16. [Frogun](https://imho.run/games/1575470/frogun) — Also 3D Platformer, like Tomb Raider I (1996). 415 Steam reviews, 80% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1575470/)
17. [Little Big Adventure – Twinsen’s Quest](https://imho.run/games/2318070/little-big-adventure-twinsen-s-quest) — Also 1990's and Old School, like Tomb Raider I (1996). 318 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2318070/)
18. [A Hat in Time](https://imho.run/games/253230/a-hat-in-time) — A frequent pick in Tomb Raider I (1996) players' libraries, and another Indie. 29,107 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/253230/)
19. [Protodroid DeLTA](https://imho.run/games/1276740/protodroid-delta) — Also Third-Person Shooter and 3D Platformer, like Tomb Raider I (1996). 59 Steam reviews, 80% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1276740/)
20. [Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell®](https://imho.run/games/13560/tom-clancy-s-splinter-cell) — Also Third-Person Shooter, like Tomb Raider I (1996). 2,248 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/13560/)
21. [Quake](https://imho.run/games/2310/quake) — Also 1990's and Old School, like Tomb Raider I (1996). 9,755 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2310/)
22. [Haydee 3](https://imho.run/games/3508770/haydee-3) — Shares puzzle solving with Tomb Raider I (1996). 137 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3508770/)
23. [Nikoderiko: The Magical World — Director’s Cut](https://imho.run/games/2374190/nikoderiko-the-magical-world-director-s-cut) — Shares precision platforming with Tomb Raider I (1996). 125 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2374190/)
24. [Alice: Madness Returns](https://imho.run/games/19680/alice-madness-returns) — Also 3D Platformer, like Tomb Raider I (1996). 10,588 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/19680/)

## Machine-readable

The same ranked list as JSON from the imho.run API for AI assistants (GET, no key, same site as this page):

- Top 20: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=224960&n=20
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- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=224960
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/224960
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## About Tomb Raider I (1996)

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.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 224960
- **Developer:** Core Design
- **Publisher:** Crystal Dynamics
- **Genres:** Action, Adventure
- **Categories:** Single-player, Family Sharing
- **Released:** Nov 28, 2012
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

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