16 Survival games like Rise of the Tomb Raider that you should try

Genre puts it alongside Rise of the Tomb Raider, and so does strong narrative focus, open world exploration and melee combat. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and multiplayer gameplay. Where the two diverge is progression and visuals: dark, oppressive atmosphere and historical setting.

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.

If Rise of the Tomb Raider worked for you because of strong narrative focus, open world exploration and melee combat, the same is here. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. The distance is in world — its own ground is a sandbox world.

It meets Rise of the Tomb Raider on strong narrative focus, open world exploration and melee combat. The common ground extends to crafting mechanics and a first-person view. It sets itself apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere and tactical combat.

On paper it is what Rise of the Tomb Raider is — strong narrative focus, open world exploration and melee combat — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and co-op play. They part company on combat and progression: this one brings a sandbox world and base building.

Shelved next to Rise of the Tomb Raider for good reason: strong narrative focus, open world exploration and melee combat. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is tone and progression: dark, oppressive atmosphere and resource management.

On paper it is what Rise of the Tomb Raider is — strong narrative focus, open world exploration and melee combat — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is progression and world: a sandbox world.

Shelved next to Rise of the Tomb Raider for good reason: strong narrative focus, open world exploration and melee combat. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and multiplayer gameplay. Where the two diverge is progression and tone: dark, oppressive atmosphere.

It comes from the same genre as Rise of the Tomb Raider and shares strong narrative focus, open world exploration and melee combat. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and a first-person view. They part company on progression and game mode: this one brings dark, oppressive atmosphere.

The genre is the same as Rise of the Tomb Raider’s, and with it strong narrative focus, open world exploration and melee combat. Both also lean on crafting mechanics and a first-person view. The distance is in combat and visuals — its own ground is 3D presentation.

The genre is the same as Rise of the Tomb Raider’s, and with it open world exploration, melee combat and multiplayer gameplay. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and a first-person view. The distance is in progression and visuals — its own ground is battle royale tension and PvP competition.

What brings it close to Rise of the Tomb Raider is strong narrative focus, open world exploration and melee combat, and the two track each other on genre, combat and tone. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and a first-person view. Where the two diverge is progression and visuals: 3D presentation.

It comes from the same genre as Rise of the Tomb Raider and shares strong narrative focus, open world exploration and melee combat. The common ground extends to single-player focus and a third-person camera. Where the two diverge is combat and visuals: dark, oppressive atmosphere and tactical combat.