It can be done - in my opinion three games you should look at which are attempting the same thing (2 WiP one published):
1: Monsters - https://forum.choiceofgames.com/t/monsters-wip-updated-10-20-16-now-with-menu-saving/10492
2: Highlands, Deep Waters - Highlands, Deep Waters [Released]
3: The Tomb of the Khan - Hosted Game
Hope this helps.