Games like Tomb Raider II (1997)

87% positive from 2,354 reviewsReleased 2012Steam Deck Unsupported

What it is

3D action-adventure platformer. Explore ancient ruins, solve puzzles, and combat enemies to find a powerful artifact.

The catch

The Steam port has awful controls and controllers rarely work without extra fixes.

Why it is here

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 87% positive, but with 2,354 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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Six games like Tomb Raider II (1997)

Beyond Good and Evil™

86% positive from 3,480 reviews2008Deck Playable

Action-adventure game with stealth, combat, and photography mechanics. Players expose a government conspiracy on a besieged planet.

The catchThe Steam port is broken and often runs in French with no way to change it.

Both are tagged Third Person, Female Protagonist and Action.

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Tomb Raider III (1998)

84% positive from 1,535 reviews2012Deck Unsupported

This is a 3D action-adventure game featuring platforming and combat. Players explore ancient ruins, solve environmental puzzles, and fight enemies.

The catchLevels hide where to go next, so progress means backtracking and a walkthrough.

Both are tagged Third Person, Classic and Female Protagonist.

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Hitman 2: Silent Assassin

82% positive from 4,808 reviews2007Deck Playable

Stealth action game where players eliminate targets in diverse locations using a variety of tools and tactics. It emphasizes strategic planning and execution for a tense, methodical experience.

What players likedPlayers say it's a significant improvement over Codename 47, praised for its varied missions, improved gameplay, and iconic soundtrack.

The catchIt rarely runs on modern PCs without hunting down third party patches and config fixes.

Both are tagged Third Person, Classic and Singleplayer.

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Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell®

88% positive from 3,935 reviews2008Deck Playable

This is a stealth action game where players infiltrate locations, gather intel, and use lethal or non-lethal tactics. It offers immersive environments and pulse-pounding tension.

What players likedPlayers praise its enduring stealth mechanics, especially light and shadow, comparing it to a puzzle game rather than Metal Gear.

The catchGuards spot you even when the game shows you standing in complete darkness.

Both are tagged Third Person, Classic and Singleplayer.

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Hitman: Contracts

87% positive from 3,584 reviews2014Deck Unsupported

Stealth action game. Players use disguises and environmental objects to eliminate targets in a tactical, open-ended manner.

What players likedPlayers praise Contracts as a dark, atmospheric masterpiece that remakes Codename 47 missions with improved design and refined gameplay.

The catchThe aged port often refuses to launch or accept keyboard and mouse input.

Both are tagged Third Person, Classic and Singleplayer.

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STAR WARS™ Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II

81% positive from 2,244 reviews2009Deck Playable

First-person shooter with lightsaber combat and Force powers. Players choose light or dark side paths to become a Jedi Knight.

What players likedPlayers praise its classic arena shooter feel with enjoyable lightsaber combat, reminiscent of 90s Star Wars fan films.

The catchLightsaber combat and force powers feel janky

Both are tagged Third Person, Classic and Singleplayer.

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