Tomb Raider: Side Scroller Edition - PC (TRLE)
Completed 11th May 2026
Tomb Raider is a fan game based on the first three Tomb Raider games. It is available, along with many other Tomb Raider fan games that are listed on TRCustoms.org. Unlike many of the other custom levels Tomb Raider Side Scroller Edition is, as the name suggests, presented in a 2D side scroller viewpoint.
Tomb Raider Side Scroller Edition is one of the best Tomb Raider custom games that I have played.
Two individuals worked on this game, Delca and Trxye, and Delca previously released another incredible TR custom level set that I really enjoyed called Legend Demake: Chapter One, which was a reimagining of the first few levels of the PS2 game Tomb Raider Legend in the style of the classic Core Design games. Apparently, at least one of these people also worked on the incredible I - VI Tomb Raider Remasters.
Tomb Raider Side Scroller Edition is like a greatest hits of Tomb Raider and reimagines 10 levels from the first three games and even includes some levels from the expansion packs!
Each of the 10 levels have optional crystals that can be collected and if you find all of the crystals on a level you will be rewarded with ammunition and medi packs that could prove to be very useful in later sections. If you collect all 100 crystals you will unlock an extra level to playthrough.
My only disappointment was that there were not many levels to represent the first Tomb Raider (which is my favourite Tomb Raider), but I enjoyed every single level and I was pleasantly surprised by the inclusion of some expansion levels.
I would love to see a sequel that has more levels from the original trilogy or even from all six games!
I was not expecting a game like this to be released, even on a Tomb Raider Custom Level website, but I am very happy that it was.