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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, Mac, and Linux 
* '''[[Master of Orion 2]]'''  - One of the finest (non-free) 4X strategy space games; can still be had from bargain bins in computer stores for little money, or downloaded from abandonware sites. Runs flawlessly (albeit a little slowly) off a thumbdrive with only minor editing of its configuration file.
**''Compatible with:'' Windows

* '''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 (video game)|Crusader Kings]], [[Europa Universalis]], [[Victoria: An Empire Under the Sun|Victoria]], 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
* '''[[Tic-Tac-Toe]]''' ([http://www.newbreedsoftware.com/ttt/ site]) - simple open source adaptation of the popular pen and paper game.
**''Compatible with:'' Windows, and others