Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege

Walls, floors and ceilings can be blown open, reinforced or shot through. Every match is a mix of planning, information gathering and sudden violence. Each player picks an operator with a signature gadget, from breaching charges to cameras, traps and shields. With dozens of operators, the variety is huge.

Playing in the same room as your squad, shouting callouts like "he's under you", is the best version of Siege. That makes it a natural fit for a cafe group of five on neighbouring PCs.

PS5 works well for casual groups. A headset is non-negotiable, because sound tells you where enemies are moving. You will need a Ubisoft account.

Use your drone every attack round before going in; information wins rounds. On defence, do not run around the map: stay close to the objective and let attackers come to you. Learn one map deeply, like Clubhouse or Bank, before trying to learn them all. And watch out for teammates when shooting through walls, because friendly fire is on.

A full ranked or standard match can last 30 to 40 minutes. Quick Match is shorter and less stressful. Two hours gives a five-stack two or three proper games with a warm-up.

It is ideal for patient, communicative squads who like strategy as much as shooting, and it has a strong competitive community if your team wants to take it further.