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Tomb Raider III (1998)

2012

Should you play it?

Thousands of years ago a meteor crashed into Antarctica and the shockwaves of its impact are being felt in the modern age. Lara Croft will follow clues leading to a deadly secret, boldly leaping chasms and blasting monsters that no one has leaped or blasted before. This time she faces a mystery that's from way out of this world.

What works

  • Challenging and rewarding gameplay
  • Nonlinear level design with exploration
  • Strong nostalgic appeal
  • Varied environments and puzzles
  • Atmospheric soundtrack and setting

Things to keep in mind

  • High difficulty can be frustrating
  • Outdated graphics and controls
  • Some levels are confusing or poorly designed
  • Technical issues and bugs reported
  • Lack of modern quality-of-life features

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Tomb Raider II (1997)

  • Zortch

  • Resident Evil (1996)

  • WRATH: Aeon of Ruin

  • Blade of Darkness

  • Tomb Raider I (1996)

More relaxing

Games that feels like Tomb Raider III (1998) but with a more relaxing feel

  • Pseudoregalia

  • Dread Delusion

  • Turok

  • Hands of Necromancy

  • Sphinx and the Cursed Mummy

  • Darkenstein 3D

Less expressive

Games that feels like Tomb Raider III (1998) but with less self-expression and customization

  • PowerSlave Exhumed

  • The Ball

  • Indiana Jones® and the Infernal Machine™

  • Tomb Raider IV: The Last Revelation (1999)

  • Indiana Jones® and the Emperor's Tomb™

  • INCISION

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Tomb Raider III (1998): Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Violence, Survival, Fellowship, Intimacy. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Exploration. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Relaxation, Leadership.

Last update: 21/08/2026