If you truly want to experience Tomb Raider III on mobile, there are safer, better-performing, and legal ways to do it.

Most users fail because they place the OBB in the wrong folder. Follow these exact steps. You will need a file manager app (like ZArchiver or Solid Explorer).

Prerequisites:

Step 1: Download the Two Files Download com.realtechvr.tombraider3.apk and main.123.com.realtechvr.tombraider3.obb (The number may vary, e.g., 124 or 125).

Step 2: Install the APK (Do Not Open Yet!) Tap the APK file and install the game. Crucially, do not launch the game yet. If you open it now, it will create an empty OBB folder without the necessary data, forcing you to uninstall and reinstall.

Step 3: Locate the Android/OBB Folder Open your file manager. Navigate to: Internal Storage > Android > obb

Step 4: Create or Find the Correct Folder Inside the obb folder, look for a folder named exactly: com.realtechvr.tombraider3

Step 5: Copy the OBB File Copy or move your downloaded .obb file into the com.realtechvr.tombraider3 folder.

Step 6: Rename if Necessary Ensure the OBB file name matches the folder convention. It should look like: main.123.com.realtechvr.tombraider3.obb (Do not rename the number unless you know what you are doing; the number refers to the version code).

Step 7: Launch the Game Disable Wi-Fi/Mobile Data (to avoid license checks). Launch Tomb Raider 3. If the white "Loading" screen appears and the game boots to the main menu, you have succeeded.

Error: "Download failed because you may not have purchased this app."

Error: "App not installed"

Black screen after the TR3 logo.

This is the most important section of this article. Tomb Raider 3 is still protected by copyright, owned by Crystal Dynamics and Embracer Group (via the acquisition of Square Enix’s western studios).

The legal reality:

The ethical warning: Websites offering "Tomb Raider 3 APK OBB free" are often riddled with malware, spyware, or aggressive adware. Because the game is old, many hackers repackage these files with malicious code that steals SMS permissions or displays overlay ads.

If you want to play legally and safely, check if the Tomb Raider I-III Remastered collection (released in 2024) is coming to mobile via cloud streaming. Alternatively, use a PS1 emulator (like ePSXe or FPse) with your legally ripped BIOS and game disc.

That said, if you choose to proceed with the APK/OBB route, follow the safety protocols below.

Because these sites are operating in a legal gray area, they have no obligation to maintain the files. It is incredibly common to download a 500MB file only to find the RAR archive is password-protected (forcing you to complete a spam survey to get the password) or the OBB file is corrupted, rendering the game useless.

The best way to play Tomb Raider 3 on Android for free (and legally if you own the original disc) is via emulation.

Why this is better than an APK mod: Emulation gives you save states (save anywhere), cheat codes, upscaled resolution (4x original), and better performance than any unofficial APK mod.