Games like tomb raider?
Games like tomb raider?
While not quite Tomb Raider, I think you'd enjoy playing Last of Us for example, and the next one that should pop up this year or in the next year.
As for games similar to Tomb Raider, only Uncharted comes to mind, but some of the games in the series were criticized as being too much "point and shoot and hide behind covers and repeat"
Did you play Fallout 3 and Fallout 3 New Vegas games? Maybe you'll enjoy the mix of shooter and quests and changing story/character depending on your choices and playing with sidekick (dog/other sidekicks). It's not climbing mountains but there's exploring buildings and locations and it's story rich games where you evolve your character as you progress.
Fallout 4 is also decent... but more linear. Fallout 3 and New Vegas are more open world, in F4 you're more guided to go a certain way, more linear, less choice.
If completing puzzles gives you a kick, you may want to try
Syberia 1
and
Syberia 2
... very beautiful games. there's a 3rd but it's not as good.
You may enjoy
The Longest Journey
as well, the original one that was famous for having 5 CDs or something like that, when games were sold on 1-2 CDs ... it's long and only 2-3 puzzles in the whole game are so out there (strange) that you may need to see a walkthrough.
Wait until you try playing at 85-144 fps. The change is huge. I spent 30-40 hours on a brand new BC game, Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Vegas 2, and had a great time on Xbox Live BC. The Steam version became available during the summer sale for $3.39. I’ve been eager for a while since the UPlay edition keeps getting released. After installing the Steam R6V2, adjusting the resolution to 1440p and capping the FPS at 144 on maximum settings made everything feel instant. The smooth transitions, precise aiming, and consistent frame rates brought the game back to its original quality—just like it did a few years ago. That’s why it works so well now. No wonder. It’s not worth it at all. I doubt the older PS4 even supports 4K.
But why isn't it worth it? The game feels the same, isn't it? And I don't play at 4K. I don't like the visual style of the last of us because it seems horror-focused and makes me want to buy a PS4. Fallout 3 looks different to me—it's more open-world, with climbing mountains and a great environment, which is why I enjoy Tomb Raider. I'm not sure how to put it simply, but I just want another Tomb Raider game, but with different characters (for this uncharted is basically the only thing). Instead of something similar to Tomb Raider.
The game offers a vast open world, yet its design places certain areas beyond immediate reach due to formidable enemies. This forces players toward different parts of the map as part of their quests, allowing them to develop experience and skills with weapons, healing, and other abilities. Eventually, these zones become accessible too.
Exploration is extensive, especially in regions resembling an alternate universe version of the USA—where nuclear war has reshaped society into nuclear shelters. Here, you might swap climbing mountains for navigating buildings, or traversing metro tunnels while battling irradiated "zombies." The experience can become deeply engaging.
Recent Tomb Raiders are more linear and straightforward compared to the original titles, which may affect your enjoyment. Were you drawn to stealth and combat, or simply moving through the environments? The original games featured tougher puzzles and harder-to-find treasures.
If you prefer stealth and shooting, Fallout games could be a good fit. Alternatively, STALKER: Shadow of Chernobyl (with the STALKER Complete mod) might appeal to you—don’t dismiss it as boring; it offers suspense without being horror-focused.
i have my issue with games like the one you mentioned, where i can access it but struggle because of tough enemies. this makes the opposite happen for me. i keep trying until i find the perfect strategy to overcome it. as you said, i don’t really know what i liked about tomb raider—maybe it was the mix of elements—but i did appreciate the ease. it kept me from getting bored. when you die, you don’t start far back; you’re right at the beginning of a puzzle or fight. you can figure out your next move after a few tries. i really don’t like games where you have to die 20 times on a level and lose a lot of progress.
The game remains the same, but the feeling is entirely different. The frame rate is the main reason it doesn’t feel worth playing. Around 20-30 frames per second causes noticeable lag. That’s slow. It breaks the overall experience. But if you keep it at 85-144 fps consistently, it becomes important. Otherwise, my Xbox One would just gather dust.
You can explore mountains and environments in Assassin Creed as much as you like.