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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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*'''[[Doom]]''' - 3D Shooter developed in 1993 by ID Software. Note that most 3rd-party Doom add-ons and enhancements (such as [[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. 
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)26hl%3Den%26hs%3Dreb%26lr%3D%26client%3Dopera%26rls%3Den site]) - French based Super Mario World clone with Bart (from the animated show "The Simpsons") as the main character.  Can be downloaded directly to your portable media via the Setup file, though it may leave an entry on the start menu after download, which needs to be deleted. Remember to delete the uninstall file after download. 
**''Compatible with:'' Windows

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