What is Stick Run? How Manuel Otto built the game at 14 before his death at 30 during a Twitch livestream

Manuel Otto, the creator of the multiplayer game Stick Run, has died at 30. The game’s team confirmed his death in a statement shared on October 21, 2026. The announcement followed reports of a Twitch livestream involving Otto in which he appeared to have taken his own life.

Otto created Stick Run when he was just 14. The game went on to attract players who enjoyed competing with friends and dodging obstacles. His death has prompted tributes from the team behind the game and its community.

About the Stick Run game

Stick Run is a multiplayer game. According to the Facebook page of the game, “Stick Run is an addictive multiplayer game where you play with as a Stick Man, dodge other obstacles and pass your friends. You can play multiplayer in real time with other players around the globe and trade in the marketplace with friends/other players.”


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The game first launched on Facebook in August 2010.

How did Manuel Otto develop Stick Run?

When Otto was a teenager, he taught himself the skills needed to build the game. It later became available on smart phones, according to Dexerto. The game was played by more than 43 million people worldwide.

Otto’s work began when he was still in his early teens. Over time, Stick Run became more than a personal project. It grew into a game with a community of players who shared matches, traded items and competed against one another.

What did Stick Run say about Manuel Otto’s death?

The official Stick Run account addressed the livestream in a post on X on October 21.

The statement said, “Stick Run is aware of a livestream on Twitch involving its creator and owner, Manuel Otto, in which he appeared to have taken his own life. We understand that Twitch has since removed the livestream and associated video.

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“We are deeply concerned by this situation and ask that everyone respect the privacy of those involved during this difficult time. We encourage the community to refrain from spreading unverified information or speculation.

“If you have any information that may help clarify the circumstances surrounding this incident, please reach out to us or contact your local law enforcement agency.”

The team also paid tribute to the role the game played in many fans’ lives. It said the game had been part of their childhoods and helped them make memories with friends.

Why did Twitch remove Manuel Otto’s channel?

A Twitch spokesperson told People that the platform acted quickly to remove Otto’s channel and the video. The company said it did so to prevent others from viewing the footage.

“What took place is horrible, and the mental health and well-being of our community matters deeply to us,” the spokesperson said. The spokesperson also encouraged people who may be struggling to seek support.