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Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition

Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition

As Lara Croft races to save the world from a Maya apocalypse, she must become the Tomb Raider she is destined to be.

85%
Very Positive
DevelopersCrystal Dynamics, Eidos-Montréal, Feral Interactive (Linux), Feral Interactive (Mac), Nixxes
PublishersCrystal Dynamics, Feral Interactive (Linux), Feral Interactive (Mac)
Release DateSep 14, 2018
-85%
$39.99$5.99
Peak Players38.0K
Metacritic77
Controllerfull
PlatformsWindows · macOS · Linux
Action
Adventure
AI Review Summary

Shadow of the Tomb Raider concludes the reboot trilogy with stunning visuals and a heavy emphasis on intricate tomb exploration and puzzles. While the environmental design and gameplay mechanics are highly polished, the experience is frequently criticized for its weak narrative and technical issues at high frame rates.

Pros

  • Exceptional graphics and highly immersive world design.90%
  • Intricately designed puzzles and rewarding tomb exploration that surpass previous entries.85%
  • Improved gameplay mechanics and movement systems for a more fluid experience.75%
  • Cinematic presentation and atmospheric, gritty storytelling elements.65%

Cons

  • The narrative is often described as nonsensical or inferior to Rise of the Tomb Raider.80%
  • High frame rates (240 FPS+) cause the engine to bug out during puzzles and action sequences.70%
  • Perceived by many long-time fans as the weakest entry in the reboot trilogy.70%
  • Intrusive data collection requirements for a single-player game.50%
  • Combat mechanics can feel clunky and frustrating when using a controller.50%

Notable Mentions

  • Engine physics and puzzles are known to break if V-Sync is off or frame rates are too high.
  • Reviewers frequently suggest waiting for a deep sale to get the best value.
Confidence: 81%
Based on the 174 most relevant reviewsGenerated on Jul 26, 2026
Game Vitals

Live snapshot

Player Activity

Current peak
1.0K
Peak · last 90 days
2.4K
All-time peak
38.0K

Price

Current price
$39.99$5.99-85%
Lowest tracked
$4.00since Dec 16, 2025

Review Sentiment

Launch week
—
Last 30 days
82%
All-time positive
85%
Review Statistics
Total Reviews88.0K
Positive: 74.5K (85%)Negative: 13.5K (15%)

1%

Reviews from Steam Deck

0%

Dev Response Rate

43h

Avg Playtime at Review

78%

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