Lara Croft
Find the right game, timeline and version of Lara without mixing the Classic, Legend and Survivor continuities.
One character, several continuities
Lara Croft first appeared in Tomb Raider in 1996. Since then, different developers and reboots have changed her biography, appearance and family history. This hub treats Classic, Legend and Survivor as separate eras whenever their facts conflict.
New players can begin with the games-in-order guide. Readers looking for a profile fact should use the age and height page, which records the version behind each answer. Individual spin-off pages explain Guardian of Light, Temple of Osiris and Lara Croft GO without forcing them into a main trilogy.
Choose a starting path
Want the modern origin story? Start with the Survivor trilogy. Want the original levels on current hardware? Compare the remasters. Want the character’s complete history? Read the three-era timeline before using an age or biography claim.
Choose a first game →Understand the three timelines →Compare the two announced games →Lara Croft guides
15 guidesLara Croft games in order: where to start with Tomb Raider
Choose a first Tomb Raider game and separate release order, story order, remasters and Lara Croft spin-offs.
TimelineLara Croft timeline explained: Classic, Legend and Survivor eras
Understand the three major Lara Croft continuities without combining conflicting origins and family histories.
Character factsLara Croft age, birthday and height: why the answers differ
Compare Lara Croft profile details by game continuity instead of presenting one invented universal age or height.
Character historyLara Croft evolution: design and story changes through the years
Follow Lara Croft from the 1996 model through the Legend and Survivor redesigns to the current unified presentation.
Cast & adaptationsLara Croft voice actors and actresses across games, films and TV
Match Lara Croft performers to the correct games, animated series and live-action adaptations.
Game overviewLara Croft and the Guardian of Light: co-op, story and platforms
A practical overview of Guardian of Light, its solo and co-op structure, mobile edition and place in the series.
Game overviewLara Croft and the Temple of Osiris: co-op, story and player count
See how Temple of Osiris follows Guardian of Light and how its one-to-four-player design works.
Game overviewLara Croft GO: gameplay, platforms and series connection
Understand the turn-based puzzle spin-off and how it differs from main Tomb Raider adventures.
Play orderTomb Raider Survivor trilogy order and version guide
Play Tomb Raider (2013), Rise and Shadow in the correct order and identify their definitive editions.
Buying guideClassic PS1 Tomb Raider vs Remastered: which version should you play?
Compare original PlayStation-era Tomb Raider games with the I–III and IV–VI Remastered collections.
Controls & savesTomb Raider I–III Remastered controls and save system explained
Choose tank or modern controls, use manual saves safely and understand restart and quick-save options.
Play orderTomb Raider Legend trilogy order: Anniversary, Legend and Underworld
Follow the Legend continuity in a useful story order and understand why release order differs.
AdaptationTomb Raider Netflix animation timeline: where it fits after the games
Place The Legend of Lara Croft relative to the Survivor trilogy without mixing it with the films.
Upcoming gameTomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis — release date and confirmed details
Track the confirmed release date, reimagined 1996 adventure, voice actor and information still unannounced.
Upcoming gamesTomb Raider Legacy of Atlantis vs Catalyst: two new games explained
Compare the 1996 reimagining with the new Northern India adventure and avoid treating them as one game.
Sources and scope
This independent reference is not affiliated with Crystal Dynamics or Tomb Raider. Current facts use official Tomb Raider product and news pages; historical development details are cross-checked rather than copied from a single community page.
Official Lara Croft profile and timeline ↗Official game catalog ↗Tomb Raider Wiki continuity index ↗Wikipedia development and performer references ↗