Warm Lamp Games • Press Kit

Factsheet

Developer:

Warm Lamp Games
Based in Barnaul, Russia

Founding Date:

2014

About The Studio

Warm Lamp Games is an independent game development studio comprised of industry veterans and creative specialists. Based in Barnaul, Russia, the studio has gained international recognition for crafting atmospheric games that explore complex social and ethical themes.

Our philosophy focuses on creating thought-provoking experiences with deep moral choices and distinctive visual styles. We believe that games are a powerful medium for challenging players to examine human nature through the lens of systemic control and individual agency.

Key Projects

Beholder 3 (2022)
Beholder 2 (2018)
Beholder (2016)
Beholder: Blissful Sleep (DLC)

Key Personnel

Mikhail T. Sorokin

Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder

Email: mikhail@warmlampgames.com

Mikhail is a co-founder of Warm Lamp Games with a background in urban planning and consulting. His professional experience in analyzing the "observation architecture" of post-Soviet municipalities deeply informed the world-building of the Beholder series. Since 2015, he has led the studio's creative and strategic direction.

Dr. Vasily Kozlov

Lead Narrative Designer & Co-Founder

Email: vozlov@warmlampgames.com

Dr. Kozlov is the lead narrative architect behind the Beholder universe. Having spent years working in administrative archives, he brought a unique perspective to the studio regarding how bureaucracy can be used to sanitize or enforce authoritarianism.

Elara Vance

Art Director

Email: elara@warmlampgames.com

Elara is responsible for the haunting, silhouette-based aesthetic that defines the Beholder series. With a background in classical illustration and theatrical set design, she creates environments that evoke a sense of claustrophobia and tension, essential to the studio's signature atmosphere.