In Dragon Quest Builders, construction is part of the effort to restore a ruined realm. The Dragonlord has stripped humanity of its ability to build, and you play a Legendary Builder chosen by the Goddess to rebuild Alefgard and return that ability to its people.
The world is made entirely of blocks, which you gather and use to construct your own creations. This sandbox action RPG plays out in real time, with monsters to fight alongside the building work. An overarching story guides the adventure, while NPCs and side quests add further tasks.