DECA Games Reviews

4.2

84% would recommend to a friend

(34 total reviews)

75% positive business outlook

DECA Games has an employee rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars, based on 34 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The DECA Games employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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34 reviews
2.0
9 Sept 2020

Slow

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

They bought the game to make money

Cons

Support seems to only give generic replies

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DECA Games Response
2y
Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We appreciate your input. We understand that your experience with our support team may not have met your expectations, and we apologize for any frustration this may have caused. We are committed to providing excellent support, and we take your feedback seriously. To address your concerns, we will be reviewing our support processes to ensure that we offer more personalized and helpful responses in the future. Your feedback helps us identify areas where we can improve and better meet our customers' needs. If you have any specific issues or suggestions regarding our support services, please feel free to share them with us. Your input is invaluable as we work to enhance the quality of our support. Thank you for your feedback, and we hope to have the opportunity to provide you with a better support experience in the future.
1.0
20 Oct 2022

Mediocre transition company that leaves nothing to remember your stay.

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Biggest pro is that you're fully remote and you are able to work on your time and conditions. If you're a student or you're looking for an additional income, by simply doing the bare minimum and just "existing" in the company's structure, you'll be more than happy in DECA. The people that worked at the higher stages and set the tone were amazing.

Cons

-VERY low pay for their Bulgarian employees, quite frankly, insulting. The payment system has not been updated in over 4 years, and even then the pay was questionably low. You'll be lucky if you're offered 50 euro PER MONTH pay raise after multiple promotions and 3+ years with the company. However, the marketing talk how something great is coming and you should be excited is constant, with absolutely 0 results in the past 3 years. -Very rigid hierarchy and promoting process. Literally it is easier to quit the company, apply for a position that is higher than your station, but you're fully qualified for, and get the job this way, than actually be promoted through the company's ranks. -Due to the 2 points above, a lot of the able people, that were moving the company forward, understandably, moved on to companies where their experience and abilities are actually valued. Most of the people that are now left in DECA either just exist and doing the bare minimum to not get fired and collect a pay-check, or are more worried about appearing busy, than actually doing their job.

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DECA Games Response
2y
Thank you for sharing your honest feedback about your experience as a former team member at DECA Games. We value your perspective and take your concerns seriously. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the full remote flexibility we offer at DECA. Flexibility is one of our core values, and we believe in providing our team members with the freedom to work on their own terms and maintain a healthy work-life balance. In short, we understand the importance of accommodating different schedules and personal circumstances. We strive to ensure that our compensation packages are competitive within the industry and reflect the skills and contributions of our team members. Your feedback regarding the payment system not being updated and the limited pay raises over the years is concerning to us. We recognize the need to regularly evaluate and adjust our compensation policies to align with industry standards, and we will take your feedback into serious consideration as we make necessary improvements. We are sorry to hear that you feel that internal communication about positive changes has not been matched with tangible results. We understand the frustration this can cause and want to assure you that we are committed to addressing this issue. Transparency and openness are also part of DECA’s core values, thus we strive to deliver on our promises to our employees and provide context behind decisions. We are actively working to implement meaningful improvements and achieve the positive changes we communicate. Regarding the rigid hierarchy and promotion process, we aim to provide clear pathways for career growth and development within our organization. Your feedback highlights an aspect where we need to enhance our internal mobility and promotion processes to ensure that talented individuals are recognized and given opportunities to advance their careers within DECA. We appreciate your observations about the departure of experienced individuals and the impact it may have had on the company. Employee retention and talent development are critical aspects of our organizational success. We are committed to addressing these challenges and creating an environment where the skills and abilities of our team members are truly valued and rewarded. We take your feedback seriously, and we appreciate you sharing your thoughts. It helps us identify areas for improvement and make meaningful changes to enhance the overall experience for our employees. We wish you all the best in your future endeavors and invite you to reach out to us if you have any further suggestions or feedback.
4.0
28 Apr 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

- Full Remote flexibility - Working and learning from diverse portfolio of games - Job Stability - No crunch - Supportive team members

Cons

- Below industry average pay scales, because everything boils down to profit margins - No benefits, even for employees - Information gets overly partitioned because of hierarchy and remote work - Easy to coast along and do the bare minimum

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DECA Games Response
2y
Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback on your experience as a former employee. We genuinely appreciate your insights, as they help us identify areas where we can make improvements. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the full remote flexibility and the opportunity to work with and learn from a diverse portfolio of games. As a Remote First company, flexibility is one of our core values and we actively trust our team members to find a better work-life balance and perform at their best. Job stability is a crucial aspect that we strive to provide to our team members. The gaming industry can be very unpredictable and we understand the importance of fostering an atmosphere of security and support. We're pleased that you found our team members to be supportive and experienced little to no crunch time. Overall, we are committed to maintaining a healthy work-life balance and ensuring our team members have the necessary resources and support to thrive. We appreciate your feedback regarding the pay scales and benefits. While we make every effort to offer competitive compensation, we acknowledge that there may be instances where we fall below industry averages. We regularly review and adjust our compensation packages to remain competitive within the industry, and we take on all feedback given during these evaluations. Similarly, we recognize the importance of comprehensive benefits and are actively working to enhance our offerings that can be offered to all in a remote setup. Regarding the issue of information partitioning and remote work, we understand the challenges that can arise when working in a distributed team. We are actively working on improving our communication channels and transparency to ensure that information flows smoothly throughout the organization. Your suggestion to share information in company-wide channels is well-received, and we will strive to make communication more accessible and inclusive. Regarding your suggestion for increased CEO presence, we recognize the importance of leadership visibility and connection. We will explore avenues to enhance CEO communication and presence within the company in addition to his personal onboarding presentations for new joiners and monthly written updates to the company. This will be to ensure that everyone has a clearer understanding of our goals, values, and leadership. Thank you for your contribution to our studio, and for sharing your thoughts and advice. We take your feedback seriously and are committed to addressing the areas of improvement you highlighted. We wish you the best in your future endeavors and invite you to reach out if you have any further feedback or suggestions.
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