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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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===Action===
* [[Liero Xtreme]] - Unofficial sequel to the original [[Liero]] DOS based game.  The game can be directly downloaded to portable media.

===Adventure===
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* [[War§ow]] - 3D game based on [[Qfusion]] with cartoon-like visuals and various player modes
* [[X Operations]] - 3D shooter where the player is a special operative sent on over 33 missions.

===Puzzle===
* [[Neverball]] - Game where the player rolls a small ball through an obstacle course before the clock runs out; includes a level editor.

===Role playing===
* [[World of Warcraft]] - The game can be run on a Windows computer from any location without installing.

* [[Guild Wars]] - This game is module based, All you need is the 7.64mb 'GW.exe' from the game folder, and it will automatically download any data that is needed.

===Racing===

* [[GeneRally]] - Customizable racing game where the player races 2D cars with from 1 to 6 players using various tracks and settings

===Simulation===

* [[Racer (simulator)|Racer]] - Customizable where cars and tracks can be easily and realistically created.

===Sports===

* [[SkiFree]]

===Strategy===
* [[Falcon's Eye]]
* [[Freeciv]]
* [[Master of Orion 2]]
* [[OpenTTD]]
* [[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.
* [[Tic-Tac-Toe]] - Simple open source adaptation of the popular pen and paper game.

[[Category:PC games]]
[[Category:Portable software]]