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Rise of the Tomb Raider has one of the best "cd key" positions on RushGame.co and for good reason. Crystal Dynamics' 2015 sequel to the Tomb Raider reboot is widely considered the peak of the modern trilogy: a larger open world than the 2013 original, deeper crafting and survival mechanics, and optional challenge tombs that deliver the classic puzzle-solving the series is known for. This Global Steam cd key activates the full game on PC with instant delivery at a price below the Steam Store.
Rise of the Tomb Raider is an action-adventure game developed by Crystal Dynamics and published by Square Enix, released for PC in January 2016. It is the second entry in the Survivor trilogy that began with Tomb Raider (2013) and concluded with Shadow of the Tomb Raider (2018). You play as Lara Croft travelling to Siberia to find the mythical city of Kitezh and uncover the secret of immortality researched by her late father, while being hunted by Trinity, a paramilitary organisation that has already infiltrated every institution her father trusted. The game received a Metacritic score of 88 on PC and won multiple awards for its environmental design and pacing. The 20 Year Celebration edition on Steam includes all DLC.
This listing is for the base game (Rise of the Tomb Raider). The three Tomb Raider titles currently available at RushGame.co are separate products: Shadow of the Tomb Raider Definitive Edition (part 3, 2018) and Tomb Raider 1-3 Remastered (classic series) are available separately. Whether you searched "rise of the tomb raider steam key," "rise of tomb raider steam key," "tomb raider steam key," "rise of the tomb raider cd key," or "rise of the tomb raider key steam," this is the correct listing for part 2 of the modern trilogy.
| Platform | PC (Steam) |
| Region | Global / Region Free |
| Developer | Crystal Dynamics |
| Publisher | Square Enix |
| Release Year | 2015 (PC: January 2016) |
| Series Position | Survivor Trilogy - Part 2 of 3 |
| Players | Single Player |
| Genre | Action-Adventure / Survival |
| Metacritic (PC) | 88 / 100 |
| Key Type | PC Steam Key (CD Key / Steam Code) |
| Delivery | Instant Email Delivery |
Is this Rise of the Tomb Raider or Shadow of the Tomb Raider, which part of the trilogy is it?
This is Rise of the Tomb Raider - the second game in the Survivor trilogy, set in Siberia. The three modern Tomb Raider games in order are: Tomb Raider (2013, part 1), Rise of the Tomb Raider (2015/2016, part 2, this listing), and Shadow of the Tomb Raider (2018, part 3). All three are separate products on RushGame.co. If you want part 3, the Shadow of the Tomb Raider Definitive Edition Steam Key is available separately, it includes the base game plus all DLC at a bundled price. Rise of the Tomb Raider is the highest-reviewed entry of the three (Metacritic 88 vs Shadow's 80) and is the most commonly recommended starting point for players new to the modern trilogy.
Do I need to play the 2013 Tomb Raider before Rise of the Tomb Raider?
It is recommended but not required. Rise of the Tomb Raider opens with a direct reference to Lara's trauma from the events of the 2013 game, and her relationship with Jonah and her father's research carry more emotional weight if you understand the context. However, the main story, the hunt for Kitezh, Trinity as the antagonist faction, and the immortality arc, is entirely self-contained and follows without prior knowledge. New players typically report understanding and enjoying the narrative without playing the 2013 original first. If you do want to play in order, the 2013 Tomb Raider is also available separately on Steam at a low price point.
Is Rise of the Tomb Raider worth buying in 2025, how does it compare in price to Shadow of the Tomb Raider?
Rise of the Tomb Raider is consistently ranked by the series community as the strongest entry in the modern trilogy, with a tighter narrative structure and better-designed challenge tombs than both the 2013 original and Shadow. At its current discounted price on RushGame.co it represents outstanding value, comparable to or cheaper than Shadow of the Tomb Raider Definitive Edition, which bundles more DLC but scores lower critically. If you can only buy one entry in the modern trilogy, Rise is the most recommended. If you want the full trilogy experience, buying Rise first and Shadow second is the standard recommendation.
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