---
id: apps.can-i-move-games-to-an-external-drive
url: https://storagestudio.us/faq/apps/can-i-move-games-to-an-external-drive
category: "Apps"
subcategory: "Choosing which apps to move"
question: "Can I move big Mac games to an external drive?"
alt_questions:
  - "Move games to external SSD Mac"
  - "Free space from games on MacBook"
  - "Run games from external drive"
short_answer: "Often yes. Games installed as normal apps with a Safe or Caveat badge move like any app; App Store games are usually Blocked, and launcher-managed games may get re-downloaded — check the reason shown."
tags: ["games", "choosing apps"]
related: ["https://storagestudio.us/faq/apps/which-apps-should-i-move-to-an-external-drive", "https://storagestudio.us/faq/apps/does-a-moved-app-run-slower"]
applies_to: "all"
last_reviewed: 2026-10-01
---

# Can I move big Mac games to an external drive?

Often, yes — large games you play now and then are classic candidates. Check the badge first: a game installed as a normal app with a **Safe** or **Caveat** badge moves like any other app. Games from the Mac App Store are usually **Blocked**, and games managed by a separate launcher or store app may be updated or re-downloaded by that launcher, so check the reason shown.

A fast SSD keeps loading times reasonable; a slow drive will make them longer.