The Stick Run team announced on October 21 that German developer Marc-Manuel Alexander Otto had died. According to its statement, his death appeared to be a suicide; the team urged people not to circulate unverified information or speculate about the circumstances. It also requested privacy for everyone affected. Otto created Stick Run when he was just 14, building a game whose multiplayer competition helped turn it into a beloved gathering place for young players.
In its tribute, the team recalled friendships, high-score rivalries, and laughter that lasted long beyond individual games. “Stick Run was more than just a game,” it wrote. “For so many of us, it was a part of our childhood.” Fans have since shared their own memories on social media, adding personal farewells to the team’s condolences for his family and friends. Together, those recollections honor a creator through the connections his work helped people build.
