4 RPG games like Rise of the Tomb Raider that you should try

What carries over from Rise of the Tomb Raider is strong narrative focus, open world exploration and melee combat. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and multiplayer gameplay. They part company on world: this one brings a sandbox world.

It meets Rise of the Tomb Raider on strong narrative focus, open world exploration and melee combat. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. They part company on progression: this one brings post-apocalyptic world and online features.

Held in common with Rise of the Tomb Raider: strong narrative focus, open world exploration and melee combat. To that it adds crafting mechanics and a first-person view. They part company on game mode: this one brings dark, oppressive atmosphere and historical setting.

It shares the essentials of what Rise of the Tomb Raider does: strong narrative focus, open world exploration and ranged combat. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is progression: racing gameplay and dark, oppressive atmosphere.