Tomb Raider Saturn box art

Sega Saturn · Action-Adventure

Tomb Raider

Certified classic

SystemSega Saturn
GenreAction-Adventure
DeveloperCore Design
PublisherEidos Interactive
Players1 player
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
SeriesTomb Raider
LegacyCertified classic · legacy score 17

Developed by Core Design and published by Eidos Interactive, Tomb Raider arrived on the Sega Saturn as an action-adventure game.

Among the 7 Saturn action-adventure games in our database, it ranks #1 by legacy score.

It is part of the Tomb Raider series. The series also appears on other systems with Tomb Raider (PS1) and Tomb Raider II (PS1). Core Design also made Shellshock, Swagman and Firestorm: ThunderHawk 2 for the Saturn.

This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.

Pick it if…

  • you want to get lost in a long quest
  • you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
  • you want to experience one of the Saturn's defining games

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want a game you can finish in one short session
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Tomb Raider is like

Action-adventures blend real-time combat with exploration, puzzles and item collection. You open up a larger world gradually as new tools let you reach places you couldn't before.

Tip for newcomers: Keep a mental (or paper) map of locked doors and unreachable ledges; most action-adventures expect you to come back once you find the right item.

Tomb Raider gameplay screenshot on Saturn
In-game screenshot (Saturn)

Tomb Raider cheats & codes

23 codes on file (Action Replay). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:

Infinite Air1609447E 0708
Infinite Shotgun Shells1609452A 0030
Infinite Magnum Ammo16094512 001B
Infinite Uzi Ammo1609451E 0128
Infinite Health (The Caves)10245F7A 03E8
Infinite Health (City of Vicabama)1023A5FE 03E8

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Tomb Raider walkthroughs & guides

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Tomb Raider FAQ

Who made Tomb Raider?

It was developed by Core Design and published by Eidos Interactive.

Is Tomb Raider multiplayer?

No. Tomb Raider is a single-player game.

How long does Tomb Raider take to play?

As an action-adventure game, Tomb Raider typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Tomb Raider on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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