It is the philosophy of (Joy of Missing Out) applied to gaming. You miss out on the stress of starvation, but you also miss out on the paralysis of infinite choice.
Currently, the Subsistence modding scene is small, but the philosophy works across many games. Here are the best tools for your SCM toolkit: subsistence creative mode
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. It is the philosophy of (Joy of Missing