With a few exceptions, Tomb Raider plays very much like a standard third-person shooter.
| PS3 | Xbox 360 | Standard |
|---|---|---|
| L Analog | L Stick | Character Movement |
| R Analog | R Stick | Camera Movement |
| D-Pad | D-Pad | Weapon Selection (press direction twice for alternate fire) |
| X | A | Jump |
| O | B | Drop / Roll |
| Square | X | Action / Reload |
| Triangle | Y | Melee / Finisher |
| L1 | LT | Aim |
| R1 | RT | Fire |
| L2 | LB | Survival Instincts |
| R2 | RB | Alternate Fire |
| L3 | L3 | Camera Shoulder Switch |
| R3 | R3 | Zoom Weapon |
| Start | Start | Pause |
| Select | Back | Open Menu |


