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Rise of the Tomb Raider™

Rise of the Tomb Raider™

Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration includes the base game and Season Pass featuring all-new content. Explore Croft Manor in the new “Blood Ties” story, then defend it against a zombie invasion in “Lara’s Nightmare”.

94%
Very Positive
DevelopersCrystal Dynamics, Eidos-Montréal, Feral Interactive (Linux), Feral Interactive (Mac), Nixxes
PublishersCrystal Dynamics, Feral Interactive (Linux), Feral Interactive (Mac)
Release DateFeb 9, 2016
-85%
$29.99$4.49
Peak Players44.5K
Metacritic86
Controllerfull
PlatformsWindows · macOS · Linux
Action
Adventure
AI Review Summary

Rise of the Tomb Raider is a highly-regarded sequel that refines the reboot's formula with improved exploration, challenging tombs, and cinematic action. While most players praise the visual fidelity and expanded mechanics, some criticize the narrative direction and technical issues like unskippable cutscenes and checkpoint-based saving.

Pros

  • Significantly improved exploration and more challenging puzzle tombs compared to the predecessor.90%
  • High-quality graphics and immersive environments that remain visually impressive.90%
  • Refined combat mechanics with a satisfying blend of stealth and action.80%
  • Strong character development for Lara Croft, making her feel like a capable survivor.70%
  • Substantial content and improvements that make it feel like a superior sequel to the 2013 reboot.80%

Cons

  • Frustrating checkpoint system combined with unskippable cutscenes can lead to repetitive gameplay after deaths.60%
  • Presence of long-standing bugs and technical issues that can disrupt the experience.50%
  • Misleading VR support that is restricted only to a specific DLC rather than the main game.40%
  • Narrative and pacing that some players found less immersive or more nonsensical than the previous entry.50%
  • Gameplay can feel clunky or overly cinematic, leading to a platform-shooter feel that doesn't suit all PC players.40%

Notable Mentions

  • VR support is limited exclusively to the Blood Ties DLC.
  • Survivor difficulty is recommended for players who find the standard combat too easy.
Confidence: 62%
Based on the 195 most relevant reviewsGenerated on Jul 15, 2026
Game Vitals

Live snapshot

Player Activity

Current peak
3.5K
Peak · last 90 days
4.1K
All-time peak
44.5K

Price

Current price
$29.99$4.49-85%
Lowest tracked
$2.99since Dec 17, 2025

Review Sentiment

Launch week
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Last 30 days
94%
All-time positive
94%
Review Statistics
Total Reviews155.4K
Positive: 146.4K (94%)Negative: 9.1K (6%)

3%

Reviews from Steam Deck

0%

Dev Response Rate

30h

Avg Playtime at Review

84%

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