Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris

About Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris

Crystal Dynamics released this 2014 sequel to Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light on PlayStation 4, PC, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and Google Stadia. Square Enix published it as a spin-off from the main Tomb Raider series. The story sends Lara to Egypt where she teams up with rival Carter Bell and the imprisoned gods Horus and Isis to stop the evil god Set. You move through ancient temples using a high-angle view that mixes shooting with puzzle solving. This title focuses on co-op action rather than the survival horror of the main games. It runs as a shooter, adventure, and puzzle hybrid where teamwork matters more than stealth.

Gameplay

You control Lara or one of her allies while fighting enemies in an isometric arena. The game supports up to four players working together in local or online co-op. Level layouts shift based on how many people join the session to create specific cooperative challenges. You jump between platforms, shoot at undead soldiers and monsters from the underworld, and trigger switches to open paths. Puzzles require multiple characters to hold down pressure plates or pull levers simultaneously. The controls feel tight for platforming even with the camera angle. You can play solo or invite friends to tackle the campaign together while avoiding deadly traps scattered across the temple floors.

What Players Think

Critics and players on IGDB gave the title a 72.5 out of 100 score based on 131 ratings. The community moods lean heavily toward fun but note the game feels incomplete compared to its predecessor. Average playtime sits around 6 hours for the main campaign, though completion rates suggest many skip side content. Review snippets often praise the four-player expansion but criticize the short length. Achievements are standard with no major hurdles for completionists. The price has dropped significantly to $1.49 on Green Man Gaming, making it a bargain for those who want quick co-op sessions without investing in a full-priced adventure.

PlayPile's Take

This game works best if you have three friends ready to hop into a couch session or online lobby. It offers solid shooting and puzzle mechanics at a very low price point of $1.49. You will find about 20 achievements to unlock if you stick with it for the full run. The four-player mode is where the experience shines since the levels are designed around multiple characters acting together. Solo play feels repetitive after a few hours because the puzzles lack complexity without other players to assist. Skip this if you want deep storytelling or a long campaign but grab it for cheap co-op chaos.

Storyline

In Lara Croft's new journey she travels to Egypt and there she joins with the rival treasure hunter Carter Bell and the imprisoned gods Horus and Isis. As a team they are have to defeat the evil god Set.