- Tomb Raider Definitive Survivor Trilogy bundles all three Survivor-era games in their Definitive Editions on Steam.
- The collection spans Tomb Raider (2013), Rise of the Tomb Raider, and Shadow of the Tomb Raider.
- Each edition includes 20+ DLC packs, challenge tombs, outfits, weapons, and story expansions.
- Play in release order for the smoothest story and gameplay progression.
- First released in 2021 across Steam, PlayStation, and Xbox platforms.
What the Trilogy Includes on Steam
The Tomb Raider Definitive Survivor Trilogy is a three-game collection that packages Lara Croft's complete origin story. Released in 2021 and available on the Steam bundle page, it gathers the Definitive Editions of all three Survivor Trilogy games with their bundled DLC included.
The bundle is not a single remaster or new game. You receive three separate game installs, each with its own save files, settings, and DLC library. Xbox Wire described the release as the complete origin trilogy in one package.
| Game | Edition Included | Main Setting | Story Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tomb Raider | Definitive Edition | Yamatai Island | Lara's origin as a survivor |
| Rise of the Tomb Raider | 20 Year Celebration | Siberia and Kitezh | Lara becomes a determined relic hunter |
| Shadow of the Tomb Raider | Definitive Edition | Peru and Paititi | Lara confronts the consequences of her actions |
Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition
- Linear cinematic exploration
- Bow, pistol, rifle, shotgun combat
- First challenge tombs and camps
- Tomb of the Lost Adventurer DLC
Rise: 20 Year Celebration
- Larger semi-open hub regions
- Expanded crafting and hunting
- Baba Yaga expansion and Blood Ties
- Endurance and Score Attack modes
Shadow: Definitive Edition
- Strongest stealth emphasis
- Underwater traversal and Paititi hub
- Full season of challenge tombs
- Fear and poison arrow tactics
Steam Setup and First Launch
Getting started on Steam is straightforward, but a few setup choices improve the experience across all three games.
Purchase and Install
Buy the bundle on the Steam store page, then install each of the three games. They install separately, so you can start with Tomb Raider alone to save disk space.
Verify DLC Ownership
In your Steam library, open each game's DLC list and confirm that bundled expansions such as Baba Yaga, Blood Ties, and the Shadow season content are enabled.
Set Language Options
Steam lists support for English, Spanish, German, French, Japanese, Simplified and Traditional Chinese, Italian, Russian, Polish, and Portuguese text.
Choose Difficulty
Pick Easy or Adventurer-style settings for a story-first run, or Survivor-tier settings for resource scarcity and minimal aiming assistance.
Play in Release Order
Begin with Tomb Raider, continue through Rise, and finish with Shadow so traversal tools and story beats build naturally.
Each game maintains separate saves. Before switching machines, confirm Steam Cloud is enabled per title in the game's Properties panel, because cloud support can differ between the three installs.
Gameplay Comparison Across the Trilogy
Each game expands Lara's toolkit. Knowing what changes between entries helps you set expectations before buying or replaying.
| Feature | Tomb Raider | Rise of the Tomb Raider | Shadow of the Tomb Raider |
|---|---|---|---|
| World design | Mostly linear | Semi-open hubs | Large hub with side quests |
| Stealth options | Basic bushes and ledges | Poison and silenced weapons | Mud camouflage, fear arrows |
| Difficulty ceiling | Survivor | Extreme Survivor | Deadly Obsession with manual saves |
| Signature systems | Camps, salvage upgrades | Crafting, hunting, Expeditions | Swimming, merchants, outfits |
| Typical main story | 12-15 hours | 13-16 hours | 12-15 hours |
Difficulty names differ per game: Survivor in Tomb Raider, Extreme Survivor in Rise, and Deadly Obsession in Shadow. The practical effects are similar: scarcer resources, reduced aim assist, and in Shadow's case, manual campfire saving only.
Recommended Upgrade Priorities
| Priority | Tomb Raider | Rise | Shadow |
|---|---|---|---|
| First | Bow damage and draw speed | Crafting efficiency and capacity | Stealth and camouflage skills |
| Second | Climbing axe and rope tools | Bow and special arrows | Bow or rifle depending on range |
| Third | Shotgun crowd control | Traversal equipment | Swimming and climbing abilities |
Collection and Completion Checklist
Use this checklist to track the content that matters most across the trilogy's Definitive Editions.
Trilogy Completion Goals:
- Finish all three main campaigns in release order
- Complete every optional challenge tomb
- Collect all documents, relics, and GPS caches
- Finish Baba Yaga and Blood Ties expansions
- Complete the Shadow of the Tomb Raider DLC tombs
- Try a Survivor or Deadly Obsession difficulty run
The trilogy does not use a traditional universal cheat-code system. Bonus outfits, weapons, and New Game Plus content are unlocked through campaign progression, replay modes like Expeditions and Score Attack, and DLC completion. Treat any claimed universal code list as unreliable.
FAQ
Q: What is included in the Tomb Raider Definitive Survivor Trilogy on Steam?
The bundle includes Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition, Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration, and Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition, each with their bundled DLC such as Baba Yaga, Blood Ties, Endurance mode, and the Shadow season of challenge tombs.
Q: Do I need to play the trilogy in order?
Yes, release order is recommended. The games follow Lara's continuous story with Jonah and Trinity, and each entry assumes familiarity with traversal tools introduced earlier, making release order the smoothest learning curve.
Q: Are there cheat codes in the trilogy?
No universal cheat-code system exists. Bonus outfits, weapons, and extra modes are unlocked through story progression, New Game Plus, Expeditions and Score Attack replay modes, and DLC completion.
Q: Which languages does the Steam bundle support?
The Steam pages list English, French, German, Spanish, Japanese, Simplified and Traditional Chinese, Italian, Russian, Polish, and Portuguese among the supported text languages.