Deck Nine Games

Seattle, United States

Deck Nine Games is an independent video game developer known for its work on the Life is Strange series, creating narrative-driven interactive experiences.

CCI Score

-43.28

0.02% April 18

Latest Event

Mass Layoffs Impact on Labor Relations at Deck Nine Games

Deck Nine Games' recent mass layoffs led to no representative being available to collect the GDC Awards trophy for Life is Strange: Double Exposure, raising significant concerns about the company's labor practices and commitment to worker rights.

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TOADIE

Deck Nine Games is currently rated as a Toadie.

-30 to -44 CCI Score

Companies scoring in this range actively seek to please authoritarian regimes. They offer proactive support and assistance in exchange for preferential treatment, compromising ethical standards for business gains and political favor.

Latest Events

MAR

21

2025

Mass Layoffs Impact on Labor Relations at Deck Nine Games
-40.00

Deck Nine Games' recent mass layoffs led to no representative being available to collect the GDC Awards trophy for Life is Strange: Double Exposure, raising significant concerns about the company's labor practices and commitment to worker rights.
APR

05

2024

Allegations of Toxic Workplace Culture at Deck Nine
-72.13

A report from Eurogamer details multiple allegations of sexual harassment, bullying, transphobia, and a pervasive toxic work environment at Deck Nine, raising serious concerns over the company's labor practices and ethical responsibility.
-80

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

March 21

The report cites numerous instances of sexual harassment, bullying, transphobia, and a general culture of neglect in addressing employee complaints at Deck Nine. This neglect in upholding labor rights and fostering an inclusive work environment is deeply troubling and indicates a failure in ethical business practices.

Life is Strange studio Deck Nine accused of toxic workplace culture in new report
MAR

15

2024

Deck Nine Games' 20% Workforce Reduction Raises Labor Rights Concerns
-35.85

Deck Nine Games, known for its narrative-driven games including those in the Life is Strange series, laid off 20% of its staff amid a challenging market, raising concerns over its commitment to fair labor practices and worker rights.
-40

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

March 21

The decision to lay off 20% of the workforce, even amid adverse market conditions affecting the gaming industry, raises significant concerns about Deck Nine Games' commitment to secure and ethical labor practices. Such large-scale layoffs undermine worker stability and can contribute to broader economic insecurity, which is counter to the principles of supporting worker rights and social justice.

Deck Nine Games lays off 20 percent of staff
FEB

01

2024

Deck Nine Games Announces Round of Layoffs
-35.43

Deck Nine Games, known for narrative-driven interactive experiences, has conducted significant layoffs over multiple rounds, raising concerns about its labor practices and commitment to worker rights. The layoffs, which included 30 job cuts in May 2023 and a 20% reduction in February 2024, highlight troubling trends in the company’s treatment of its workforce.
-40

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

March 21

The repeated layoffs at Deck Nine Games demonstrate problematic labor practices that adversely affect worker security and rights. Such actions undermine fair labor standards and contribute to broader issues of worker exploitation, aligning with authoritarian tendencies that neglect community and employee welfare.

Deck Nine Games announces another round of layoffs
MAY

19

2023

Deck Nine Games Staff Layoffs Raise Labor Rights Concerns
-33.01

Deck Nine Games, known for its narrative-driven games including contributions to the Life is Strange series, was forced to lay off around thirty employees. The decision, which saw narrative leads opting to eliminate their own positions to spare lower-level staff, has raised concerns regarding the company’s labor relations and respect for workers' rights.
-40

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

March 21

The forced layoffs at Deck Nine Games have prompted serious concerns over the company’s labor practices. By letting go of a significant number of talented employees without clear justification or adequate support, the company demonstrates a disregard for worker welfare. Such practices undermine ethical labor standards, contributing indirectly to broader oppressive economic structures that exploit workers, a stance that is contrary to anti-fascist and pro-worker values.

Life is Strange dev Deck Nine Games hit with staff layoffs