Rise of the Tomb Raider vs Shadow of the Tomb Raider
If you are torn between Rise of the Tomb Raider and Shadow of the Tomb Raider, the two share Lara Croft, Stealth and Action-Adventure; here is how the numbers split. Rise of the Tomb Raider wins 3 of our metrics to 0.
Rise of the Tomb Raider
Shadow of the Tomb Raider| Metric | Rise of the Tomb Raider | Shadow of the Tomb Raider | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Player rating | ★ 4.04 | ★ 3.92 | Rise of the Tomb Raider by 0.12 (3%) |
| Metacritic | 86 | 78 | Rise of the Tomb Raider by 8 (9%) |
| Catalog popularity | 12,458 adds | 8,447 adds | Rise of the Tomb Raider by 4011 (32%) |
| Avg. playtime | 14h | 10h | Rise of the Tomb Raider is longer |
| Platform families | 3 | 3 | Tie |
| Release year | 2015 | 2018 | Shadow of the Tomb Raider is newer by 3 yr |
Verdict
Rise of the Tomb Raider takes 3 of 4 measurable categories. Both lean on Lara Croft, Stealth, Action-Adventure and Female Protagonist, so whichever you pick, the core feel carries over.
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Base game data via RAWG. Comparison computed by us.