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List of portable computer games
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 

* '''[[System Shock|System Shock Portable]]''' ([http://www.strangebedfellows.de/ site]) - a filesize-reduced version of System Shock designed to run from a portable storage device.  It is the CD version of the game with redunant data eliminated and has been prepatched for XP compatibility and enhanced usability.  Non-english users may download an additional Language Pack for their needs.
**''Compatible with:'' Windows⏎
* '''[[Tremulous]]''' ([http://www.tremulous.net/ site]) - as part of one of two races (either human or alien) you work with your other team members to attack and destroy the other team along with their means to respawn in this 3D game. 
**''Compatible with:'' Windows, Mac, and Linux
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**''Compatible with:'' Windows

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