Totally got your point regarding the game loop. Started from tower defense idea and then it turned to 'don't starve together" experience where you should go away and explore.
If it's not too much to ask, can you please try again and don't skip "Show me the way"? I think/or i would like to confirm it is exactly what you are describing :D step by step tutorial on what to click and what each option does, not allowing you to go in away in the middle of the night (had some persons i gave to play it doing this exact thing and loosing in the first night because unclear actions).