Press 'G' at any time to open the in-game Guidebook, which lists basic tasks to help you level up.
When you start, your choice of race significantly affects your early game. For instance, gain extra health, stamina, and mana, along with faster experience gain. Once in-game, your immediate focus should be survival:
Use the map to travel between locations like Splinterville or Stonebridge.
This beginner's guide to —a 2D sandbox RPG—covers everything from character creation to surviving your first few nights in the Old Kingdom. Getting Started: Character & Survival