This is where beginners fail. You must place the OBB in the exact directory:

Warning: Always scan downloaded APK/OBB files with antivirus software. Do not trust random "auto-mod" installers.

Q: Can I transfer saved games from PC to Android?
No – save files are not cross-compatible.

Q: Does it work offline?
Yes – after installation, no internet needed.

Q: Gamepad support?
Yes – Xbox, PlayStation, and most Bluetooth controllers work.

Q: Is there a Tomb Raider 2 for Android?
Rise of the Tomb Raider is not officially on Android. Only the 2013 reboot is available.

The iconic archaeologist, Lara Croft, needs no introduction. The 2013 Tomb Raider reboot—famous for its gritty survival mechanics, intense combat, and breathtaking visuals—is a masterpiece of action-adventure gaming. While the game is officially available on consoles and PC, many Android users search for a way to play the full version on their smartphones via APK and OBB files.

Important Note: Tomb Raider (2013) was not officially released on the Google Play Store by Square Enix/Crystal Dynamics. The following guide is for educational purposes only. To play legally, you must own a legitimate copy of the game on another platform (Steam, Xbox, PlayStation, or the official mobile ports where available). Downloading cracked APKs harms developers.

Before diving into the files, it is crucial to understand which game you are downloading. The mobile version is a direct port of the 2013 GOTY (Game of the Year) Edition. This is not the original 1996 game or the recent Shadow of the Tomb Raider; it is the gritty reboot that follows a young, inexperienced Lara stranded on the cursed island of Yamatai.

Game Features:

Why APK + OBB?
The APK (Android Package Kit) is the app itself (roughly 30-50 MB). The OBB (Opaque Binary Blob) is the data file containing the game's assets—maps, character models, voice lines, and textures (roughly 2.4 GB). You need both.

The game will crash if the OBB is in the wrong folder.

| File | Purpose | |------|---------| | APK | The app installer (small size, ~50MB) | | OBB | The game data (assets, levels, textures, audio) – large file (~3GB) |

Both are required. The APK won’t work without the OBB placed in the correct folder.