Lara Croft GO is a monumental achievement in how to adapt a major triple-A franchise for mobile. Instead of trying to mimic the high-octane action of the modern console games, it distills the essence of Tomb Raider—ancient ruins, deadly traps, and methodical exploration—into a gorgeous, turn-based board game. The 'GO' series (following Hitman GO) reaches its zenith here with an art style that is simultaneously retro and high-fidelity.
The puzzles are brilliantly designed, often requiring you to think several 'turns' ahead to avoid a falling pillar or a giant snake. Each level is a self-contained masterpiece of spatial logic. The environmental storytelling is subtle but effective, making you feel like you're uncovering a forgotten world with every swipe. It’s polished, intelligent, and one of the best puzzle-adventures ever released on mobile. It proves that Lara Croft doesn't need guns and explosions to be compelling—she just needs a good mystery and a clever grid.
Available on: Apple TV, iPhone, iPad, iPod
Version 2.8Thu Jan 08 2026
- Minor fixes & improvements
Apple's iPhone Game of the Year 2015
Best Mobile/Handheld Game - The Game Awards 2015
Lara Croft GO is a turn based puzzle-adventure set in a long-forgotten world. Explore the ruins of an ancient civilization, discover well-kept secrets and face deadly challenges as you uncover the myth of the Queen of Venom.
• Experience lush visuals and a captivating soundtrack
• Navigate using simple swipe-to-move controls
• Fight menacing enemies, overcome dangerous obstacles and escape deadly traps
• Solve more than 101 puzzles split into 6 chapters
• Collect ancient relics and unlock new outfits for Lara
Following the award-winning Hitman GO, Square Enix Montréal brings yet another beloved franchise to mobile with this unique take on the iconic heroine’s adventures.
A legit masterpiece - The App Store
A classic Tomb Raider experience - IGN
A journey well worth taking - Entertainment Weekly
Beautiful and challenging - The Examiner
Requires iOS 13.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.Apple's iPhone Game of the Year 2015
Best Mobile/Handheld Game - The Game Awards 2015
Lara Croft GO is a turn based puzzle-adventure set in a long-forgotten world. Explore the ruins of an ancient civilization, discover well-kept secrets and face deadly challenges as you uncover the myth of the Queen of Venom.
• Experience lush visuals and a captivating soundtrack
• Navigate using simple swipe-to-move controls
• Fight menacing enemies, overcome dangerous obstacles and escape deadly traps
• Solve more than 115 puzzles split into 7 chapters
• Collect ancient relics and unlock new outfits for Lara
A legit masterpiece - The App Store
A classic Tomb Raider experience - IGN
A journey well worth taking - Entertainment Weekly
A really great puzzle game- The Verge
Please note:
Lara Croft GO is not compatible with the iPhone 4.











Lara Croft GO is a thoughtfully designed mobile puzzle-adventure that blends turn-based strategy with cinematic exploration. Players manipulate Lara through ancient ruins to influence the environment, solve complex spatial levels, and progress through the forgotten realms of the Queen of Venom. The experience favors tactical thinking and polish, with simple swipe controls and breathtakingly stylized visuals.
75+ challenging puzzles across 7 chapters
Stunning visuals and immersive soundtrack
Simple, responsive swipe-to-move controls
Tons of unlockable outfits and artifacts
Never approach a snake or a guard from the front. Wait for them to turn or use a lever to rotate their platform; you must move onto their space from the side or back to eliminate them without taking damage.
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It is a free post-launch update that adds 25 new puzzles focused on double-Lara mechanics and portal logic.