I don't know what to do, man... I feel like every step is backwards, npcs are unhappy, I don't know how to upgrade my gear or tools, I don't know how to craft anything. No other game has ever made me feel do unwanted, alienated and despised. It's like an inside joke in a group of friends I'm not welcome in. I feel like I'm supposed to know exactly what to do next, but the game never gives me a direction on how to proceed. The difficulty quickly spiked, and I fail to fight any mobs outside of forest or underground.
Same... i just got it for the switch, which might not be the best console to play it on. I created a house and everything but suddenly the monsters kept getting inside my house and just wouldn't stop spawning day or night, so I gave up on that world lol
Unfortunately in its most updated state it can be really hard to break past that entry barrier, but watch a couple videos on the early game stage, and if you ever don't know what to do, it's always a good time to explore!