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This is a list of [[computer game]]s that do not require any kind of formal "installation" onto a computer's permanent storage device to be executed, and can be stored on a removable storage such as a [[USB flash drive]] and used on multiple computers. See also [[portable application]]s.

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**Compatible with: ''Windows''
* '''Portable [[PokerStars]]''' ([http://www.pokerstars.com site]) - Requires install, copy the directory to your USB drive, it will work as portable. While pokerstars.com may be a banned web address, the game uses other server addresses that may work from your place of employment.
**Compatible with: ''Windows''


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===Shooters===

* '''Assault at Wounded Ankle''' ([http://www.atticgamez.com/ site]) - as an American Indian of the Wild West you defend your tribe with a Gatling gun against hordes of American cavalry. From the setup file you can install the game directly onto your portable media. Start menu and desktop icons may appear after install, which can be deleted. Remember to create a folder to install the game files to, since this is not done for you automatically.  
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* '''[[Nexuiz]]''' ([http://www.nexuiz.com/ site]) - 3D shooter using the [[Darkplaces]] and [[Quake engine]], which can being used as both a first person and multiplayer shooter and includes some impressive graphic backgrounds.  
**Compatible with: ''Windows and Linux'' 
*'''[[Doom]]''' - 3D Shooter developed in 1993 by ID Software. Note that most 3rd-party Doom add-ons and enhancements (such as 
[[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skulltag#Skulltag Skulltag]]) are also portable.
*'''[[Quake 3]]''' - A game developed by ID software released in 1999 , is known to play directly from the compact disk. Transferring the files from the disk to a USB flash drive will allow for another portable solution, rather than carrying the CD with you.
*'''[[Quake 2]]''' - Will play as long as you do the FULL install into your computer then simply copy all of the files onto a flash drive.
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* '''Mineral Miner''' ([http://www.mjkgames.tk/ site]) - mining game where you acquire natural resources to sell for profit in order to by upgrades and modifications for your vehicle.  
**Compatible with: ''Windows'' 
* '''[[OpenTTD]]''' ([http://www.openttd.com/ site]) - create the ultimate transportation empire
**Compatible with: ''Windows, Linux, Mac and others''
* '''[[Paradox
_  Interactive#Paradox_  games|Paradox Interactive strategy games]]'''  - A series of interrelated grand strategy games including [[Crusader Kings]], [[Europa Universalis]], [[Victoria|Victoria (game)]], and [[Hearts of Iron]]. The install directories can all be moved onto a portable device or other hard drive without any problem in running the game. Registry data is only used when patching or upgrading the software.
**Compatible with: ''Windows''
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**Compatible with: ''Windows''

* Many emulation programs such as [[ZSNES]] are portable.