6 Puzzle games like Shadow of the Tomb Raider that you should try

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We filtered the 50 games similar to Shadow of the Tomb Raider down to the 6 that fit the “Puzzle” category. Rise of the Tomb Raider, Hitman 3 and Strange Brigade top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Shadow of the Tomb Raider.

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The best puzzle games like Shadow of the Tomb Raider

6 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Shadow of the Tomb Raider. Each one has been evaluated across 17 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

#1Rise of the Tomb Raider

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GenreActionSubgenreOpen World Action

SoloCo-opMultiplayerMeleeStealthNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 94%· 152KIGDB87· 25OC86· 108

Year 2015Dev Crystal Dynamics · Microsoft StudiosOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Both are open-world action games — sharing adventure storytelling, shooter and survival mechanics

≠ Its own twist: deep RPG systems, ranged combat and loot and gear systems, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

GenreActionSubgenreOpen World Action

SoloMultiplayerStealthMeleeNarrativeDarkOpen WorldExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 87%· 63KIGDB85· 16OC85· 196

Year 2021Dev IO InteractiveOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Both are open-world action games — sharing adventure storytelling, shooter and third-person shooting

≠ Where it differs: brings sandbox freedom, sandbox world and combat tactical, while skipping survival mechanics

GenreActionSubgenreOpen World Action

Co-opSoloMultiplayerMeleeDarkNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 84%· 11KIGDB73· 12OC74· 93

Year 2018Dev Rebellion DevelopmentsOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Both are open-world action games — sharing adventure storytelling, puzzle design and shooter

≠ Where it differs: brings horror tension, horror setting and online features, while skipping survival mechanics

GenreActionSubgenreOpen World Action

SoloMultiplayerMeleeStealthNarrativeOpen WorldHistoricalExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 94%· 58KRAWG👍 88%· 2.2KMC77IGDB73· 6

Year 2010Dev 2K Czech · 2K GamesPlaytime ~13hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the open-world action games cluster, with third-person shooting, adventure storytelling and shooter

≠ Where it differs: brings racing gameplay, sandbox freedom and sandbox world, while skipping survival mechanics

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#5LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean: The Video Game

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GenreActionSubgenreOpen World Action

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeOpen WorldExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 91%· 5.6KIGDB71· 5

Year 2011Dev Traveller's Tales · Disney Interactive StudiosOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Mac

✓ Same family of open-world action games: adventure storytelling, puzzle design and open world exploration

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming and offline, while skipping shooter

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#6Sherlock Holmes: The Devil's Daughter

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GenreActionSubgenreOpen World Action

SoloMultiplayerMeleeNarrativeDarkOpen WorldExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 80%· 14KIGDB67· 8OC65· 41

Year 2016Dev Frogwares · Bigben InteractiveOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Both are open-world action games — sharing adventure storytelling, puzzle design and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with vibe casual, visual first person and visual 3d, while skipping shooter

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