you can build a base or multiple bases wherever u want: check
the main purpose is to survive: check
you can improve base and vehicles as u like by exploring deeper, but u don't have to: check
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there is one major flaw in your post. legend of Zelda is in no way a sandbox game. Subnautica truly is, and thats why the world has to grow, by a lot.
and 10-20 hours are nothing. don't starve is just one example, u kno…