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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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*'''[[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.
 Note that all Q3 engine games will install configuration files in a hidden folder in your profile.
*'''[[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.
* '''[[OpenArena]]''' ([http://cheapy.deathmask.net/ site]) - open source Quake III arena clone along the lines of Cube and Nexuiz, although not nearly as far along in development. Note that all Q3 engine games will install configuration files in a hidden folder in your profile.
**''Compatible with:'' Windows and Linux
* '''[[Sauerbraten (game)|Sauerbraten]]''' ([http://sauerbraten.org/ site]) - single and multi-player shooter which includes over 100 detailed original maps, level editing functionality, and various other items and features.  To use, download the installer and extract it to your desktop.  Then delete the uninstall folder and drag it onto your portable media.  Be mindful of the computer you use this game on as, as it (contracted; show full)
**''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 redun
dant data eliminated and has been pre-patched for XP compatibility and enhanced usability.  Non-eEnglish 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
* '''[[Unreal Tournament Demo]]'''([http://www.unrealtournament.com/ site])3D FPS. Once installed on computer may be copied to flash  drive and run with all settings saved.
* '''[[War§ow]]''' ([http://www.warsow.net/ site]) - 3D game based on [[Qfusion]] with cartoon-like visuals and various player modes
**''Compatible with:'' Windows and Linux 
* '''[[X Operations]]''' ([http://hp.vector.co.jp/authors/VA022962/xops// site]) - realistic 3D shooter where you are a special operative sent on over 33 missions.
**''Compatible with:'' Windows

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**''Compatible with:'' Windows

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