Rise of the Tomb Raider (2016): runs on Windows 11, Mac, Linux, Steam Deck?

Gamicality score 88 / 100

Playability today ★★★★★ 5

Runs today5 / 5
Design today5 / 5
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Steam user reviews Very Positive

136,180 reviews94% positive
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Released: 2016
Developer: Crystal Dynamics, Eidos-Montréal
Genre: Action, Adventure
Runs on: Windows, macOS, Linux, Steam Deck
Last checked: October 31, 2026

Does Rise of the Tomb Raider run on Windows 11, Apple Silicon Macs, Linux and Steam Deck?

Windows 11	Expected to work. It is sold for Windows today and no problem is on record. SourceNo player reports yet
Mac (Apple Silicon)	Steam sells a Mac version. Not yet confirmed on Apple Silicon. SourceNo player reports yet
Linux	Yes, there is a native Linux version. SourceNo player reports yet
Steam Deck	Playable, as rated by Valve: it works, but may need some manual configuration. SourceNo player reports yet

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Synopsis

The second game in the rebooted Tomb Raider series, following Lara Croft to Siberia in search of a lost city that may hold the secret to immortality. You climb, explore semi-open hubs, solve optional puzzle tombs, craft gear from gathered resources and fight a paramilitary order with stealth or guns.

What people say

Critics praised its striking environments, larger hub areas and especially its optional challenge tombs, calling it an improvement on the 2013 reboot. Common complaints were a forgettable story, combat that pushes players toward shooting over stealth, and a flood of collectibles that can feel like busywork. Players still regard it as a polished, good-looking adventure, often the favorite of the reboot trilogy, though some find Lara's constant hints undercut the puzzles.

Playability today

Playability runs from 1 to 5. It is the average of two parts. Each part starts at 1 and climbs to 5 as more of its checks pass. Read the method.

Runs today: 5 / 5

✓Sold today from an official store
✓Runs on Windows 11 without fan patches
–Single-player works without an internet connection
–All of its content still works (servers, DLC, unlocks)
–Supports modern resolutions and widescreen
✓Full controller support or remappable controls
✓Steam Deck Verified or Playable
✓No intrusive DRM or required third-party launcher account
✓No pay-to-win or pushy microtransactions
–No known game-breaking bugs in the current version

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Design today: 5 / 5

✓Controls feel natural on a modern controller or mouse and keyboardIt plays well on both controller and mouse and keyboard, though one review found the context action button unreliable. Source: pcgamingwiki.com, gamecritics.com.
✓Menus, text and interface are clear on today's screensA modern interface with no reported readability problems on today's screens. Source: pcgamingwiki.com.
✓Saving is fair: free saves or frequent checkpoints, little lost progressFrequent autosaves and base camps mean little lost progress, and no source reports trouble here; evidence is thin. Source: pcgamingwiki.com.
✓It teaches itself: no guide needed to make progressThe game explains itself constantly, to the point that reviewers say Lara's hints give away puzzle solutions. Source: gamecritics.com.
✓Pacing holds up: little grind, filler or forced backtrackingThe main path moves quickly; the heavy load of optional collectibles is where reviewers see busywork. Source: gamecritics.com.
✓Camera and movement never fight the playerNo review or community source raises camera problems; evidence on this point is thin. Source: gamecritics.com.

Judged against games made today, from complaints that recur in recent Steam reviews and discussions, forums, PCGamingWiki and community wikis. Each reason links to where it comes from.