byZackerie Fairfax
Updated: Oct 21, 2026, 14:30
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Manuel Otto, the German creator of the popular browser game Stick Run, has died at age 30 after allegedly taking his own life during a Twitch livestream.
Stick Run confirmed Otto’s death in a statement posted to social media on October 21. The game’s official account said it was aware of “a livestream on Twitch involving its creator and owner, Manuel Otto, in which he appeared to have taken his own life.”
The statement did not provide further details and asked people to respect the privacy of those involved. Stick Run also said Twitch had removed the livestream and associated video, while urging viewers not to spread unverified information or speculation.
Official statement from Stick Run. pic.twitter.com/t2EKGLE6Vd
— Stick Run (@StickRunGame) October 21, 2026
The Stick Run team has now confirmed the death of its creator, developer and fellow player, Marc-Manuel Alexander Otto.
In a statement shared with the Stick Run community, the team described the game as an important part of many players’ childhoods and paid tribute to Otto’s legacy.
“Today, we mourn not only the loss of our creator, but also a fellow Stick Runner whose work became a part of our lives,” the statement reads. “His legacy will live on through every memory, every run, and every player who grew up playing Stick Run.”
The team extended its condolences to Otto’s family, friends and everyone affected by his death, adding: “Thank you, Manuel, for being a part of our childhood. You will never be forgotten.”
The statement does not provide further details about the circumstances of Otto’s death.
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