Subsistence Creative Mode ((better)) -

The game is intentionally designed as a hardcore, grind-heavy survival experience where all items and structures must be earned through resource gathering. Steam Community

If you haven't tried it yet, I highly recommend it just to mess around with the furniture and lighting mechanics. subsistence creative mode

Implementation notes (concise)

The result: The watchtower exists. You feel proud of it. But you also have a story about the bear and the ferry ride. Pure Creative Mode gives you the watchtower in two minutes and zero stories. The game is intentionally designed as a hardcore,

But don't lose hope. If you want a "Creative-like" experience, there are several effective workarounds to transform your survival struggle into a builder's paradise. 1. The "Custom Game" Approach (Closest to Official) subsistence creative mode