
Tomb Raider II
by Core Design · published by Eidos Interactive
Released November 21, 1997 on PC, Mac, PlayStation 3, PSP, and PlayStation.

About Tomb Raider II
Tomb Raider II is the second game of the Tomb Raider games series. It is an action game with platforming and puzzle-solving elements, similar in concept and gameplay to its predecessor. Most of the gameplay consists of traversing hazardous 3D levels utilizing Lara's athletic skills and solving environmental puzzles. The sequel puts more emphasis on fighting enemies, adding many human foes to the mix. Additional weapons include a harpoon gun, a grenade launcher, and an M16 rifle. Automatic pistols replace the magnums from the first game.
The story begins one year after the events of Tomb Raider Unfinished Business. Lara Croft returns to discover the secret of the Dagger of Xian, a legendary weapon that was used by Chinese emperors to command their armies. It is said that a person can turn into a dragon by piercing his own heart with this dagger. When one of the emperors used it for that purpose, Tibetan monks manage to withdraw the dagger from his heart and return it to its resting place on the Great Wall. While investigating the legend, the archaeologist Lara Croft finds out that a powerful Venetian crime lord is hunting for the dagger, and must do everything in her power to prevent him from obtaining it.
Release dates by platform
Reviews & players
PC system requirements
Official specs from Steam
Minimum
| OS * | Windows XP / Windows Vista / Windows 7 |
|---|---|
| Processor | 1.8 GHz Processor |
| Memory | 512 MB RAM |
| Graphics | 3D graphics card compatible with DirectX 9 |
| DirectX® | 9.0 |
| Hard Drive | 2 GB HD space |
Tomb Raider II FAQ
When did Tomb Raider II come out?
Tomb Raider II was released on November 21, 1997 for PC, Mac, PlayStation 3, PSP, and PlayStation.
Is Tomb Raider II on PlayStation 5?
No. Tomb Raider II has not been announced for PlayStation 5. It is available on PC, Mac, PlayStation 3, PSP, and PlayStation.
Is Tomb Raider II on Xbox Series X|S?
No. Tomb Raider II has not been announced for Xbox Series X|S. It is available on PC, Mac, PlayStation 3, PSP, and PlayStation.
Is Tomb Raider II on Nintendo Switch 2?
No. Tomb Raider II has not been announced for Nintendo Switch 2. It is available on PC, Mac, PlayStation 3, PSP, and PlayStation.
Who is making Tomb Raider II?
Tomb Raider II is developed by Core Design and published by Eidos Interactive.
Is Tomb Raider II multiplayer?
No. Tomb Raider II is single player only.
How much does Tomb Raider II cost?
Tomb Raider II costs $6.99 on Steam. Prices checked October 9, 2026.
Is Tomb Raider II good?
Steam players rate it "Very Positive" — 87% of 2,368 reviews are positive.
What are the minimum PC requirements for Tomb Raider II?
The minimum GPU is 3D graphics card compatible with DirectX 9. See the full minimum and recommended specs on our Tomb Raider II system requirements page.
Tomb Raider series
33 games in release order
- Tomb Raider

- Tomb Raider II

- Tomb Raider III: Adventures of Lara Croft

- Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation

- Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation - The Times

- Tomb Raider: The Lost Artifact

- Tomb Raider Starring Lara Croft

- Tomb Raider: Chronicles

- Tomb Raider: Curse of the Sword

- Tomb Raider: The Prophecy

- Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness

- Tomb Raider: The Osiris Codex

- Tomb Raider: Quest for Cinnabar

- Tomb Raider: Elixir of Life

- Tomb Raider: Legend

- Tomb Raider: 10th Anniversary Edition

- Tomb Raider: The Action Adventure

- Tomb Raider: Anniversary

- Tomb Raider: Underworld

- Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light

- Tomb Raider

- Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition

- Rise of the Tomb Raider

- Shadow of the Tomb Raider

- Tomb Raider Reloaded

- Tomb Raider II

- Tomb Raider

- Tomb Raider III

- Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation

- Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness

- Tomb Raider: Chronicles

- Tomb Raider: Anniversary

- Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis






