- Steam pricePrice
- $9.99
- Release
- September 28, 2010
- Session GoalsGoals
How co-op works
Two local or online players control Lara and Totec through the same campaign with asymmetric tools. Lara’s grappling hook creates ropes and crossings, while Totec’s shield and wall-mounted spears form protection or platforms; both combine these functions for traversal, traps, environmental puzzles, and twin-stick combat.
About this game
Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light pairs the famous tomb raider with Totec, a Mayan tribesman, in a hunt for the Mirror of Smoke. This isometric action adventure moves away from solo exploration and builds its entire structure around two-player cooperation, where each character brings unique tools to the table.
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Players solve environmental puzzles by combining Lara's grappling hook with Totec's shield and spears, creating makeshift platforms, bridges, and vaulting points. Combat mixes twin-stick shooting with dodging and positioning, while traps and ancient mechanisms demand timing and communication. The co-op design makes every challenge feel like a shared accomplishment.
The game supports local shared-screen or split-screen play on PC, with Steam Remote Play Together extending the options. Sessions move at a brisk pace through tombs filled with puzzles, platforming, and relic hunting, rewarding coordination and experimentation as both heroes work in tandem.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I play this solo or is co-op required?
You can play solo as Lara Croft, but the game is designed from the ground up for two-player co-op. Playing with a partner as Totec unlocks the full puzzle-solving potential since each character has unique tools-Lara's grappling hook and Totec's shield and spears work together to create platforms and solve environmental challenges.
Does this support online co-op or only local play?
The game supports local shared-screen or split-screen co-op on PC. You can also use Steam Remote Play Together to play with a friend online, though that's a streaming feature rather than native online multiplayer.
How does the co-op gameplay actually work?
Each character has unique equipment that complements the other. Lara uses her grappling hook while Totec deploys shields and spears to create makeshift platforms, bridges, and vaulting points. You'll need to coordinate and communicate to solve environmental puzzles, time your way past traps, and handle twin-stick combat encounters together.
Is this a traditional Tomb Raider game?
No, this is an isometric action adventure with twin-stick shooting rather than the third-person exploration of mainline Tomb Raider games. It focuses on cooperative puzzle solving and platforming with a faster pace, trading solo tomb exploration for teamwork-driven challenges.