Upper One Games was originally established in 2012 by CITC Enterprises, Inc. (CEI), a for-profit subsidiary of Cook Inlet Tribal Council and was the first indigenous- owned commercial game company in the United States.

Upper One Games partnered with E-Line Media for co-development and co-publishing of Never Alone; the partnership was created to ensure that the game was developed inclusively with the development team and Alaska Native people working hand-in-hand to deliver a great, meaningful experience.

In 2014, E-Line Media and Upper One Games merged to streamline operations and unify the strengths of the management teams. The combined management team plans to expand the “World Games” initiative under the Upper One Games brand.