Squeex (born Raj Patel) is a popular American Twitch streamer, YouTuber, speedrunner, and content creator known for his high-level Super Mario 64 speedruns, Nintendo gameplay, comedic “just chatting” sessions, and a variety of retro gaming content.
He has built a loyal community of over 370,000 Twitch followers and 230,000 YouTube subscribers while sharing bits about his Indian-American upbringing.
Essential Data
- Full Name: Raj Patel
- Stage Name: Squeex
- Born: September 27, 1993
- Age: 32 years old
- Birthplace: United States
- Nationality: American
- Ethnicity: Indian-American
- Occupation: Twitch Streamer, YouTuber, Speedrunner, Content Creator
- Height: Unknown
- Religion: Hinduism
- Parents: Mr. Patel and Mrs. Patel
- Siblings: Unknown
- Spouse: Unknown
- Children: None
- Relationship: Single
- Net Worth: $1.5 million USD
Early Life and Education
Raj Patel was born on September 27, 1993, in the United States and was raised by his parents, Mr. Patel and Mrs. Patel, after moving there at a young age.
He grew up in an Indian-American household, navigating cultural identity while embracing American life, often sharing funny childhood stories on stream about his strict yet caring family.
From childhood, he took gaming seriously, starting with early consoles and developing a passion for speedrunning.
He attended the University of California, Davis, where he competed in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive with the university team before focusing on content creation. His ethnicity is Indian-American. His religion is Hinduism.
Career
Raj Patel began gaming seriously as a child and started streaming more consistently around 2019 after earlier casual play.
Under the handle Squeex, he gained recognition for elite Super Mario 64 speedruns, logging thousands of hours in the game, while expanding into a variety of content, including Nintendo titles, retro games, and engaging “just chatting” streams filled with humor and relatable anecdotes.
His growth from low-viewership streams to entertaining thousands daily came through consistent uploads, high-energy personality, and collaborations with creators like Mizkif and ExtraEmily.
He has worked with a dedicated producer and editor since 2019 to elevate his YouTube content beyond “Mario guy” branding into a wider variety and IRL segments.
Operating independently on Twitch and YouTube, Squeex has monetized through subscriptions, donations, ad revenue, and sponsorships while maintaining an authentic, community-focused approach.
His content inspires aspiring streamers by showing how niche skills like speedrunning, combined with strong comedic timing, can build a sustainable career in live entertainment without major network backing.
Social Media
- Twitch: twitch.tv/squeex
- YouTube Channel: Squeex
- X/Twitter: @SqueeX15
- Instagram: @Squeextv
Personal Life
Raj Patel, 32, is currently single with no publicly confirmed past relationships documented in detail. He often jokes on stream about dating life and family dynamics, including humorous bits about being married with two kids (one he “doesn’t care for as much”), though these are widely understood as comedic rather than real.
No children are recorded. He maintains a private personal life while occasionally sharing light-hearted stories about his Indian upbringing and family.
Net Worth
Raj Patel’s net worth is estimated at $1.5 million USD. He earns income primarily through Twitch subscriptions and donations, YouTube ad revenue and sponsorships, brand partnerships, and merchandise tied to his speedrunning and variety content.