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===
* [[Battle for Wesnoth]] - A turn-based strategy game where the objective is to gather and train new recruits into specialied and skilled warriors in order to eventually regain the throne of Wesnoth.
* [[Crimson Fields]] - An open-source, tactical game based off the popular game Battle Isle where the player decides where and when to send their units in support of a variety of mission objectives.
* [[Head Over Heels (game)]]
* [[Transcendence (video game)]] - As pilot of a sapphire class cruiser the player flys throughout the galaxy encountering pirates, outlaws, and slaves, strange alien lifeforms, and other creatures that may mean the player well or ill. The game plays similarly to the action adventure game [[Nethack]] and is largely based on it.
* [[Vega Strike]] - A 3D futuristic space based game the player, a merchant, travels across a dynamic galaxy trying to make the most profit possible given certain limitations.
* [[Cave Story]] Cave Story, or Doukutsu Monogatari, is a Japanese freeware PC side-scrolling platformer game developed by StudioPixel. It has been translated into English by Aeon Genesis Translations and will have an official translation script published sometime in the near future.
===Board games===
* [[Othello (game)|Othello]] - Electronic version of the strategic board game.
===Card games===
* [[Uno]] - PC version of the card game where the player can play against 1-3 computer players.
===Shooters===
* [[AssaultCube]] - A total conversion of [[Cube (computer game)|Cube]] set in a more realistic environment
* [[Cube (computer game)|Cube]] - Single and multi-player shooter which includes over 100 detailed original maps, level editing functionality, and various other items and features.
* [[D-Day: Normandy]] - 3D multiplayer online shooting game based on [[Quake II]].
* [[Nexuiz]] - 3D shooter using the [[DarkPlaces]] and [[Quake engine]], which can being used as both a first person and multiplayer shooter and includes some impressive graphic backgrounds.
*[[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.
*[[Quake 2]]
* [[OpenArena]] - open source Quake III arena clone along the lines of Cube and Nexuiz, although not nearly as far along in development.
* [[Sauerbraten (game)|Sauerbraten]] - single and multi-player shooter which includes over 100 detailed original maps, level editing functionality, and various other items and features.
* [[Soldat]] 2D shooter. Created by Michał Marcinkowski in 2002. Has both singleplayer and multiplayer modes. Shareware, but can be played both on and offline without purchasing.
* [[Starsiege: Tribes]] Can easily be turned into a portable application by the user.
* [[System Shock|System Shock Portable]] - A filesize-reduced version of System Shock designed to run from a portable storage device. It is the CD version of the game with redundant data eliminated and has been pre-patched for XP compatibility and enhanced usability. Non-English users may download an additional Language Pack for their needs.
* [[Tremulous]] - As part of one of two races (either human or alien) the player works with their other team members to attack and destroy the other team along with their means to respawn in this 3D game.
* [[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.
===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]]
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