Manuel Otto, creator of Stick Run, dies at 30

Marc-Manuel Alexander Otto, the German game developer known for creating the popular browser and mobile game Stick Run, has died at the age of 30. The Stick Run team confirmed his passing in a statement released on October 21, 2026, paying tribute to his legacy and his impact on the gaming community.

Reports indicate that Otto’s death occurred during a live broadcast on the streaming platform Twitch. The Stick Run team stated they were aware of a livestream in which Otto “appeared to have taken his own life.” Following the incident, Twitch removed the broadcast and the associated video to prevent further circulation.

While some regional reports in Bavaria, Germany, linked the death to a fatal attic fire in Breitbrunn am Chiemsee, official authorities have not publicly confirmed the identity of the victim or the exact cause of death. The Stick Run team has urged the public to respect the privacy of Otto’s family and to refrain from spreading unverified information or speculation.