Enjoying video games sober?

I never liked drinking when going out with friends or family cause I always felt like I wouldnt fully be able to relax and "enjoy the buzz" so I always waited till I was home and was playing some games while on discord or something but lately ive found that when I stop drinking ill have crazy panic attacks randomly while playing games. They've always been my one way to zone out the voice in my head so it just sucks I feel like I cant enjoy them as much without alcohol. Its also really hard for me to sit and watch TV or movies like before because I feel like that was such a fun thing to do with my ex and when we broke up it felt like I really couldn't enjoy it the same. I think im gonna try to take up cycling and volunteering anywhere that needs help locally.