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Tomb Raider Games for Windows

Remark: This article describes Compatibility of the original game discs with Windows. For information on newer versions (like downloadable Steam games), see Steam.

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Using Third Party Software

The following games will work best with Windows 2000 and newer by using Glidos, DosBox, or similar techniques:

• Tomb Raider

Windows NT and newer systems based on it do not support real mode DOS.

• On 32-bit machines Tomb Raider can by played in the command shell, although many limitations do apply, like problems with sound and only low resolution graphics without hardware acceleration.
• On 64-bit versions of Windows it is technically impossible to run 16-bit applications like the original Tomb Raider in the command shell. You will have to use Glidos or DosBox.

Using Compatibility Mode and/or (Third Party) Patches

The following games will work with Windows 2000, XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, and 10 by either using the compatibility mode and/or an unofficial third party Patch:

• Tomb Raider II
• Tomb Raider III
• Tomb Raider IV The Last Revelation
• Tomb Raider Chronicles

Tomb Raider II through Chronicles will for the most part run at once or with the "Windows 98/ME" compatibility mode enabled that has been available since Windows XP.

• Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness

From Vista on Microsoft has removed the Direct3D interface used by EAX. Owners of a Sound Blaster X-Fi sound card manufactured by Creative can avoid this problem by using the program ALchemy. You might also try the Multi Patch listed at tombraiderchronicles.com.

Out-of-the-Box

The following games will work without problems in Windows XP and newer:

• Tomb Raider Legend
• Tomb Raider Anniversary
• Tomb Raider Underworld
• Tomb Raider (2013)

64-bit System Required

The following games will only run on a 64-bit system:

• Rise of the Tomb Raider

Officially supported only on Windows 7 and newer. Needs at least DirectX 11.

Lara Croft Games

• Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light

Windows Vista and newer.

• Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris

Windows Vista and newer.