Stick Run creator Manuel Otto dies at 30: Here is what happened during the reported Twitch livestream incident

The creator of the popular game Stick Run, Manuel Otto, has died at 30. The game’s team announced his death on October 21, 2026. The announcement came after a Twitch livestream in which Otto reportedly appeared to take his own life. Twitch removed the stream and the related video.

What was Manuel Otto’s cause of death?

Otto’s death was reported as an apparent suicide following a livestream on Twitch, according to PEOPLE. The game’s team had earlier confirmed that it was aware of the broadcast and said Otto appeared to have taken his own life.

According to Dexerto, a 30-year-old person died in an attic-room fire in Breitbrunn am Chiemsee, Bavaria, on Tuesday evening. A neighbor spotted the fire and tried to put it out, but the person had already died before help arrived. Police have not publicly confirmed the person’s identity. The details have brought attention because the reported age, location and timing have raised questions about a possible link to Stick Run creator Otto.


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The team did not share further details about the incident. Twitch also confirmed that it removed the channel and video to prevent others from viewing the footage. The Stick Run confirmed the death and said, “It is with a heavy heart that we confirm and announce the passing of our creator, developer, and fellow Stick Runner, Marc-Manuel Alexander Otto.”

Stick Run team confirms Manuel Otto’s death

The official Stick Run account announced Otto’s death in a statement shared on Facebook. The company described, “Stick Run was more than just a game. For so many of us, it was a part of our childhood. A game we grew up playing with friends, sharing laughs, competing for high scores, and making memories that will stay with us for a lifetime. It brought people together and became a cherished part of our childhood.”

The statement then further added, “Today, we mourn not only the loss of our creator, but also a fellow Stick Runner whose work became a part of our lives. His legacy will live on through every memory, every run, and every player who grew up playing Stick Run.”

Who was Manuel Otto?

Otto was a German game developer who created Stick Run when he was just 14 years old. The game became popular among players who enjoyed browser and mobile games.

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Stick Run was more than a gaming project for many fans. It became part of their childhood, bringing friends together to compete for high scores and share memories.

Twitch responds after the livestream

A Twitch spokesperson told People that the platform moved quickly to remove Otto’s channel and the video. “What took place is horrible, and the mental health and well-being of our community matters deeply to us,” the spokesperson said. The company also encouraged anyone who may be struggling to seek support and pointed to tools that help users find local mental health resources.