All the timelines from the PS1 original to Shadow.

Tomb Raideris one of the most storied franchises in gaming history.

The first three mainline games have been bundled together in theTomb Raider 1-3 Remasteredcollection which was released last year.

Lara Croft from different timelines in the Tomb Raider series.

This time Lara’s adventure will take her to Venice, the Great Wall of China and Tibet.

Most notably though, Tomb Raider 2 also added vehicles including the speedboat used in the much-loved Venice level.

Her mission will take Lara to locations including India, London and Nevada.

The cover for the original Tomb Raider game from the 90s, showing Lara Croft holding two pistols with a cave-like background.

The Remastered Collectioneven has a Trophy for this.

Lara’s fate would remain uncertain till the end of the next game in the series.

It was, however, launched to a mixed reception.

The Game Boy Color cover for Tomb Raider Curse of the Sword.

Angel of Darkness, however, had a troubled development with multiple delays.

While Angel of Darkness was poorly received, it marked a seismic moment for the series.

you could head to ourTomb Raider 4-6 Remastered reviewfor more on the latest collection of Lara’s retro adventures.

Lara Croft standing against a wall holding a pistol in artwork for Tomb Raider 2.

It’s a must buy for any Lara fan, simple as that."

Released before the Anniversary remake, Legend is the seventh mainline game in the Tomb Raider series.

Her mission to find the mythical sword takes her to locations including Peru, Bolivia and Japan.

Artwork for Tomb Raider 3, showing Lara Croft holding two pistols with a cityscape in the background.

The plot of Legend also redefines Lara’s motivation for adventuring.

It’s beautiful, exciting, challenging, rewarding and absorbing."

Survivor timeline

The Survivor trilogy marks the second time the Tomb Raider series was rebooted.

Artwork for Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation, showing Lara Croft holding a torch in a tomb.

It also features a more grounded setting than the previous games.

RPG-style elements also mean Lara’s survival and combat abilities can be upgraded.

Lara can use melee attacks to take down enemies, environment-based attacks and stealth kills.

Artwork for Tomb Raider: Chronicles, showing Lara Croft holding a gun with lightning in the background.

An expanded crafting system also allows Lara to craft weapons and ammunition while out in the wild.

It’s a handsome and solidly entertaining, if seldom inspired, way to while away a dozen hours.

It has a famous name and an avatar of real dynamic power at its centre.

Artwork for Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness, showing Lara Croft holding two guns with a large gate in the background.

It has tombs to raid.

That ought to be enough."

That’s it for our guide on how to play the Tomb Raider series in chronological order.

Artwork for Tomb Raider: Anniversary, showing Lara Croft holding two guns with a tomb in the background.

Artwork for Tomb Raider: Legend, showing Lara Croft climbing near a waterfall.

Artwork for Tomb Raider: Underworld, showing Lara Croft pointing guns at two tigers.

Artwork for Tomb Raider (2013), showing Lara Croft holding a bow while standing in a cave.

Artwork for Rise of the Tomb Raider (2013), showing Lara Croft with a snowy backdrop.

Artwork for Shadow of the Tomb Raider showing Lara Croft perched on a tree holding a knife and covered in mud.

Lara Croft, standing on a pillar high up above the ground in the original Tomb Raider.

Artwork for the Tomb Raider 2013 reboot showing Lara Croft holding a bow and arrow.