Kot-in-Action Creative Artel is a small, independent video game developer dedicated to making fun-to-play video games. It's international team with members scattered across the US and the rest of the world. The company was established in 2008 by Alexander "motorsep" Zubov. Headquarters of the company are located in the state of Texas, USA.

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Steel Storm DLC2 progress report
Steel Storm: Burning Retribution

Steel Storm DLC2 progress report

Steel Storm: Burning Retribution 2 comments

"Forgotten Prison" DLC for Steel Storm is molding into something interesting.

Steel Storm 2 / Storm Engine v2 updates
Steel Storm: Burning Retribution

Steel Storm 2 / Storm Engine v2 updates

Steel Storm: Burning Retribution 5 comments

While I noticed lack of interest in new content for original Steel Storm, I figured maybe Steel Storm 2 news would cheer you up.

Steel Storm's new DLC early works

Steel Storm's new DLC early works

Let's Play Indie Games with Christonian

While Steel Storm 2 programmers are working on the Storm Engine v2 (fork of Doom 3 BFG), I am working on DLC for Steel Storm 1, codename "Forgotten Prison...

Back in the game
Steel Storm: Burning Retribution

Back in the game

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Steel Storm: Burning Retribution has been in cryostasis for quite some time and now we are bringing it back!

Tomes of Mephistopheles alpha #10 overview
Tomes of Mephistopheles

Tomes of Mephistopheles alpha #10 overview

Tomes of Mephistopheles

In this video I briefly go over new features that are in the recently released alpha #10 of the game.

Tomes of Mephistopheles got a new GUI
Tomes of Mephistopheles

Tomes of Mephistopheles got a new GUI

Tomes of Mephistopheles 3 comments

I just finished painting the background for the menu!

Tomes gets a mini-boss, better AI and better networking
Tomes of Mephistopheles

Tomes gets a mini-boss, better AI and better networking

Tomes of Mephistopheles 1 comment

After almost 2 weeks of hard work, we are presenting you with the alpha 0.06a which have bunch of under the hood improvements, and features a mini-boss!

Steel Storm map editor for Windows; Steel Storm 2 dev video
Steel Storm: Burning Retribution

Steel Storm map editor for Windows; Steel Storm 2 dev video

Steel Storm: Burning Retribution 2 comments

At last, Steel Storm: Burning Retribution users can unleash their creative powers with newly released map editor NetRadiant for Windows! Along with it...

Tomes of Mephistopheles Multiplayer is ready !!!
Tomes of Mephistopheles

Tomes of Mephistopheles Multiplayer is ready !!!

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After many hours of hard work we are ready to present you with multiplayer-enabled Tomes of Mephistopheles!

Steel Storm Weapon Pack DLC Released on Desura
Steel Storm Weapon Pack DLC

Steel Storm Weapon Pack DLC Released on Desura

Steel Storm Weapon Pack DLC

The new arsenal is here! Rediscover Burning Retribution using new weapons and gadgets in the single-player mode or with your friends

Tomes of Mephistopheles: Multiplayer test #1
Tomes of Mephistopheles

Tomes of Mephistopheles: Multiplayer test #1

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Tomes of Mephistopheles got working multiplayer and you can witness the first multiplayer session in the video below.

Tomes of Mephistopheles new patch!
Tomes of Mephistopheles

Tomes of Mephistopheles new patch!

Tomes of Mephistopheles 11 comments

Some of the new features that are in the alpha 3 update: - Mouse inversion toggle and mouse sensitivity slider in the menu - Slower guided spells to allow...

Modding and Scripting in Tomes of Mephistopheles
Tomes of Mephistopheles

Modding and Scripting in Tomes of Mephistopheles

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Some news on the modding and scripting in Tomes of Mephistopheles, for anyone who's interested.

Tomes of Mephistopheles alpha #2 is coming soon
Tomes of Mephistopheles

Tomes of Mephistopheles alpha #2 is coming soon

Tomes of Mephistopheles 7 comments

Tomes of Mephistopheles is progressing rapidly. Alpha #2 is ready to be deployed, just waiting on patch delivery system to be fixed. Check out this latest...

Tomes of Mephistopheles, a new game from the creators of Steel Storm
Tomes of Mephistopheles

Tomes of Mephistopheles, a new game from the creators of Steel Storm

Tomes of Mephistopheles 7 comments

Tomes of Mephistopheles is a first-person action-RPG dungeon crawler. With its fast-paced fluid combat, a multitude of medieval and magical weapons, an...

New modding portal and first tutorial for Steel Storm mapping
Steel Storm: Burning Retribution

New modding portal and first tutorial for Steel Storm mapping

Steel Storm: Burning Retribution

Kot-in-Action has launched a modding portal for its games and games based on Darkplaces engine. First tutorial is published on the game's IndieDb / ModDb...

Weapon shop for SS:BR and the future
Steel Storm: Burning Retribution

Weapon shop for SS:BR and the future

Steel Storm: Burning Retribution 8 comments

Finally, the Weapon Shop was implemented in Steel Storm: Burning Retribution.

Steel Storm: Burning Retribution v 2.00.02876 and DLC announcement
Steel Storm: Burning Retribution

Steel Storm: Burning Retribution v 2.00.02876 and DLC announcement

Steel Storm: Burning Retribution

We had a pretty hectic schedule since the middle of July and therefore were not active with the production. Now, the time has come to reveal new things...

Humble Indie Bundle 3

Humble Indie Bundle 3

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Introducing Humble Indie Bundle 3! Get 5 classic indie games: Crayon Physics Deluxe, Cogs, Hammerfight, VVVVVV and And Yet It Moves for whatever price...

Steel Storm: Burning Retribution v 2.00.02818 now on SALE!
Steel Storm: Burning Retribution

Steel Storm: Burning Retribution v 2.00.02818 now on SALE!

Steel Storm: Burning Retribution 4 comments

Long time no talk. However, a lot of work has been done behind the curtains.

Retribution has been paid! Steel Storm: Burning Retribution meets the world.
Steel Storm: Burning Retribution

Retribution has been paid! Steel Storm: Burning Retribution meets the world.

Steel Storm: Burning Retribution 10 comments

Today Kot-in-Action™ Creative Artel™ announces that Steel Storm™: Burning Retribution for Linux, Windows and Mac OS X has been released and available...

Steel Storm is burning it's way through to the release
Steel Storm: Burning Retribution

Steel Storm is burning it's way through to the release

Steel Storm: Burning Retribution 5 comments

Steel Storm: Burning Retribution (a.k.a. Steel Storm: Episode II) is getting closer to it's release date.

Steel Storm Episode II on Desura
Steel Storm: Burning Retribution

Steel Storm Episode II on Desura

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Kot-in-Action Creative Artel is proud to announce that the episodic top-down shooter series Steel Storm is now available from the Desura digital distribution...

Christmas Special event and new screens
Steel Storm: Burning Retribution

Christmas Special event and new screens

Steel Storm: Burning Retribution

Christmas is right around the corner. Therefore we have something special for you!

Steel Storm Episode II beta 1 is out!
Steel Storm: Burning Retribution

Steel Storm Episode II beta 1 is out!

Steel Storm: Burning Retribution 4 comments

Steel Storm Episode II beta 1 is out and available for immediate download for those who pre-orders the game.

Steel Storm Episode II beta is on it's way!
Steel Storm: Burning Retribution

Steel Storm Episode II beta is on it's way!

Steel Storm: Burning Retribution 1 comment

Steel Storm Episode II beta is on it's way! While we are finishing it, enjoy a new footage from the game.

Steel Storm Episode II camera modes
Steel Storm: Burning Retribution

Steel Storm Episode II camera modes

Steel Storm: Burning Retribution 7 comments

After moans and complains, we decided to implement additional cam modes.

Deathmatch massacre and new patch that turns SS into MC
Steel Storm: Burning Retribution

Deathmatch massacre and new patch that turns SS into MC

Steel Storm: Burning Retribution 5 comments

Deathmatch massacre and new patch that turns SS into MC

Steel Storm Episode II new level sneak peak
Steel Storm: Burning Retribution

Steel Storm Episode II new level sneak peak

Steel Storm: Burning Retribution 2 comments

While we are polishing and tuning up Episode I, our level designer knocked out yet another beautiful environment for Steel Storm Episode II

Steel Storm Episode I public beta is out !
Steel Storm: Burning Retribution

Steel Storm Episode I public beta is out !

Steel Storm: Burning Retribution 6 comments

This is it! After 2 years of titanic work we are happy to announce first release of a public beta of the Steel Storm Episode I.