I think a lot of games follow the "gather basic elements to build basic survival gear/tools" narrative. The tutorial here is really Huggin, and discovery. If you open the "shift" menu you can see a log of all the things the bird has told you. You will also find rune stones with lore and hints inscribed upon them. The bird explains how to find sustenance , how to built a hammer, workbench etc etc etc.

Part of the charm of Valheim is that it does not hold your hand. There is no dotted line leading to the next objective. And there are no quests aside from those you impose upon yourself given your surroundings/ ability/ curiousity.