- Steam pricePrice
- $19.99
- Release
- April 8, 2014
- Session GoalsGoals
- Platforms
How co-op works
Two local players share the first two film stories and open-world exploration, switching among Bilbo, Gandalf, Thorin, and the dwarves to combine unique abilities in combat and puzzles. Steam Remote Play Together supports the same shared or split-screen session remotely.
About this game
This action-adventure adapts Peter Jackson's first two Hobbit films into the playful, family-friendly LEGO format. Players relive key moments from The Hobbit trilogy, smashing objects for studs, assembling LEGO structures, and switching between characters to solve light environmental puzzles. Drop-in, drop-out cooperative play lets a second player join anytime, making it a natural fit for casual sessions with friends or family.
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Gameplay revolves around exploration, simple combat, and character-swapping puzzles that use each dwarf's unique abilities. Collecting studs, unlocking new heroes, and building makeshift contraptions from LEGO bricks give teams plenty to do between story beats. The humor and approachable difficulty make it easy to enjoy together without heavy coordination.
Shared-screen and split-screen modes support local co-op on the same PC, and Steam Remote Play Together extends that to online friends. Sessions are relaxed and bite-sized, perfect for drop-in teamwork that doesn't demand constant communication.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does co-op work in LEGO The Hobbit?
The game supports drop-in, drop-out local co-op where a second player can join or leave anytime. You'll play together on the same screen or in split-screen mode, and you can also use Steam Remote Play Together to play online with friends as if you were on the same couch.
Can I play through the entire story in co-op?
Yes, the full campaign can be played cooperatively. The game adapts content from the first two Hobbit films, and a second player can jump in at any point to help with puzzles, combat, and collecting studs throughout the adventure.
Do we need to coordinate a lot, or is it casual co-op?
It's very casual. The puzzles are light, the difficulty is family-friendly, and sessions are relaxed and bite-sized. You don't need constant communication-just swap characters when needed and enjoy smashing LEGO bricks together.
Is there online co-op or only local?
LEGO The Hobbit is primarily a local co-op game with shared-screen and split-screen support. However, you can play online with friends using Steam Remote Play Together, which streams your local session to them over the internet.