Tomb Raider Game of the Year

Tomb Raider Game of the Year

Crystal Dynamics

activeReleased Mar 4, 2013steam

Tomb Raider explores the intense origin story of Lara Croft and her ascent from a young woman to a hardened survivor.

Year 14

Mar 4, 2026 - Aug 4, 2026

4 changes

Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis opened pre-purchase on June 4, 2026, with a scheduled release on February 12, 2027. This upcoming DLC promises new environments and puzzles that revitalized exploration and combat. Notably, Peru's Lost Valley features rebuilt puzzles and semi-connected environments to enhance gameplay.

  • New Environments: The Legacy of Atlantis expansion introduced revamped environments, including the Lost Valley of Peru, which now offers fresh puzzles and exploration opportunities.
    • Reimagined Cog Puzzle: Classic puzzles, such as the cog puzzle, received a reimagining to improve gameplay dynamics.
  • Pre-Purchase Options: Players can now choose between a Standard Edition, which includes the full game and Survivor Outfit, and a Deluxe Edition, featuring advanced access, the Parisian Fugitive Outfit, and a post-launch DLC story pack.

Year 13

Mar 4, 2025 - Mar 4, 2026

3 changes

Tomb Raider: Catalyst and Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis were announced on December 12, 2025, marking significant new content for players. Catalyst promises to deliver Lara Croft's biggest adventure yet, set in a dynamic environment in Northern India, while Legacy of Atlantis reimagines her debut adventure with refreshed gameplay and iconic locations. Additionally, the Tomb Raider Pinball release introduced two new tables, enhancing the franchise's offerings.

  • Major New Titles:
    • Tomb Raider: Catalyst: Set in Northern India with new gameplay mechanics.
    • Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis: A reimagining of Lara Croft's first adventure with iconic environments.
  • New Game Mode:
    • Tomb Raider Pinball: Released on June 19, 2025, featuring "Adventures of Lara Croft" and "Secrets of Croft Manor" tables.

Year 12

Mar 4, 2024 - Mar 4, 2025

10 changes

Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered Collection launched on February 14, 2025, delivering a nostalgic yet refreshed experience with updated graphics and controls for classic titles. This remastered collection features Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation, Tomb Raider: Chronicles, and Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness, offering significant enhancements for returning players.

  • New Content: Updated Graphics and Controls for Remastered Titles enhanced the visual experience of the classic games.
  • Gameplay Enhancements:
    • Experience Lara's Darkest Adventures, which dives into her past and the mystery of her disappearance.
    • Kurtis Trent's abilities were restored, allowing for a more authentic gameplay experience.
    • Added Story Depth in the remastered collection enriched the narrative experience.
  • Visual Features: The Classic & Remastered Visuals Feature allowed players to switch between original polygonal models and remastered graphics at any time.
  • Restorations: Numerous fixes and restorations for Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness improved the overall experience.
  • Exploration: Players could explore iconic locales, including Cairo, Rome, and Paris, adding depth to the adventure.

Year 11

Mar 4, 2023 - Mar 4, 2024

6 changes

Tomb Raider I-III Remastered launched on February 15, 2024, delivering the original games and expansions to modern consoles, along with new features that enhance gameplay. The remaster includes classic expansions such as 'Unfinished Business', 'The Golden Mask', and 'The Lost Artefact'.

  • New Content: The remastered collection features over 200 trophies for players to earn, adding replayability and achievement hunting.
    • Photo Mode was introduced, allowing players to capture in-game moments creatively.
  • Control Options: The remaster provided classic and modern control schemes, giving players the choice of how they want to experience the gameplay.
  • Visual Enhancements: Players can toggle between 90s graphics and remastered visuals, catering to both nostalgic fans and new players seeking modern aesthetics.

Year 10

Mar 4, 2022 - Mar 4, 2023

1 change

Tracked sources for Tomb Raider Game of the Year were limited between 2022-03-04 and 2023-03-04, with only 1 verified change captured in this window. The recorded activity centers on Fix for Deprecated Online Authentication Method and sits between Updated multiplayer infrastructure to use Epic Online Services on 2021-11-18 (network) and Release of Tomb Raider I-III Remastered on 2024-02-15 (new_content), making this a light but still readable period in the game's history.

  • Verified activity: 2022-09-27 - Fix for Deprecated Online Authentication Method.
  • What stands out: The period is defined more by a small number of isolated updates than by a large roadmap beat or expansion-sized release.
  • Before this window: The closest earlier tracked activity was Updated multiplayer infrastructure to use Epic Online Services on 2021-11-18 (network).
  • After this window: The next tracked activity was Release of Tomb Raider I-III Remastered on 2024-02-15 (new_content).

Year 9

Mar 4, 2021 - Mar 4, 2022

5 changes

The November 18, 2021 update introduced significant changes to the multiplayer experience by implementing Epic Online Services. This update made linking Steam and Epic accounts for crossplay available, allowing players to connect with friends across platforms while maintaining the option to disable this feature.

  • Updated Multiplayer Infrastructure: The game's multiplayer infrastructure transitioned to Epic Online Services, improving connectivity and performance.
    • This included fixing issues with offline mode, enhancing the overall multiplayer experience.
  • Crossplay Options: Players could now link their Steam and Epic accounts for crossplay, broadening the player base and enhancing matchmaking.
  • Stability Improvements: The October 18, 2021 patch included various stability fixes, addressing performance issues and ensuring a smoother gameplay experience.

Year 8

Mar 4, 2020 - Mar 4, 2021

0 changes
Nothing notable this year.

Year 7

Mar 4, 2019 - Mar 4, 2020

0 changes
Nothing notable this year.

Year 6

Mar 4, 2018 - Mar 4, 2019

0 changes
Nothing notable this year.

Year 5

Mar 4, 2017 - Mar 4, 2018

0 changes
Nothing notable this year.

Year 4

Mar 4, 2016 - Mar 4, 2017

2 changes

Tracked sources for Tomb Raider Game of the Year were limited between 2016-03-04 and 2017-03-04, with only 2 verified changes captured in this window. The recorded activity centers on Tomb Raider Now Available on Linux and Tomb Raider Now Available on Linux and sits between no earlier tracked updates in the current dataset and Updated Multiplayer Infrastructure on 2021-10-18 (network), making this a light but still readable period in the game's history.

  • Verified activity: 2016-04-29 - Tomb Raider Now Available on Linux: Lara Croft leaps onto a new platform with Tomb Raider, now available for Linux.; 2016-04-29 - Tomb Raider Now Available on Linux: Lara Croft leaps onto a new platform with Tomb Raider, now available for Linux..
  • What stands out: The period is defined more by a small number of isolated updates than by a large roadmap beat or expansion-sized release.
  • Before this window: No earlier tracked activity is present in the current dataset.
  • After this window: The next tracked activity was Updated Multiplayer Infrastructure on 2021-10-18 (network).

Year 3

Mar 4, 2015 - Mar 4, 2016

0 changes
Nothing notable this year.

Year 2

Mar 4, 2014 - Mar 4, 2015

0 changes
Nothing notable this year.

Year 1

Mar 4, 2013 - Mar 4, 2014

0 changes
Nothing notable this year.