The creator of the popular Flash game Stick Run, Manuel Otto, had allegedly taken his own life during a Twitch livestream.
On October 20, 2026, the popular game Stick Run released a statement regarding the death of its creator, Manuel Otto, who allegedly took his own life during a Twitch livestream, according to the game’s official X account. It appears that Twitch has since removed the livestream from its platform.
The game’s associates also asked everyone to respect the privacy of those involved and urged social media users to refrain from spreading misinformation. They 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. 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.”
They also extended an open invitation to anyone with credible information, asking them to reach out to Stick Run or law enforcement.
“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.”
Who Is Manuel Otto, the Creator of Stick Run?
Manuel Otto is the creator of Stick Run, a game that was first released on Facebook in 2010. More than 43 million users played the game, which ranked among the platform’s top ten games.
As the name suggests, the game follows a stick figure that must navigate through various obstacles. The game ends if the player fails to avoid them.
The Flash game also allows players to customize their characters using in-game currency earned through XP collection. Stick Run also features a multiplayer mode. Otto was reportedly just 14 years old when he developed the game. It was later released on iOS and Android in collaboration with a Russian publisher.
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