Underplayed Gems

NAM (2014)

NAM cover
Developer
TNT Team
Publisher
Ziggurat
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Action
Rating
3.5 of 5, 298 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 48 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A visceral, fast-paced retro shooter that throws you into chaotic jungle firefights and tense ambushes, capturing the raw survival pressure of Vietnam warfare.

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What players say

Players describe NAM as a punishing build-engine shooter where cheap deaths from hidden mines and snipers are constant, making frequent saves mandatory. The M16 is the only reliable weapon and enemies hide in bushes or shadows. Fans of the era say it captures war's tension, but many players find the controls awkward and the pixel-hunting frustration too high.

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Screenshots

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