I found a Bedrock Edition SMP that is keeping it super small with only 10 players total. It is set up so the first people to fill out the entrance form get the spots and then it is full.
The server is meant to run smooth since it is allocated 4GB RAM. It is free to join and it is hosted on Falix Nodes.
The play style is pretty wild because there are no restrictions on exploration or PvP or stealing. More details are said to be inside the form. They also plan to do monthly events so it sounds like stuff will happen often.
You do not get the address right away since they only share the info through the form for security and a better experience.
10 Player Bedrock SMP Tryouts

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Cave-Only Semi-Anarchy Season 2

CaveMC is a semi anarchy survival server with an enhanced vanilla feel. The whole overworld is underground so there is no surface at all. It is a huge cave world with biomes and resources and structures and it is made with custom world generation.
Season 2 is live and it is a fresh start with a bunch of additions. The server is meant to be brutal so you have to be smart and resourceful to make it.
There is also a Wasteland Dimension that opens on November 8th. It brings new gear to fight over plus giant mega structures and secrets to find. It also has its own currency for a new player driven economy and trade. You also get a new spawn and a custom generated map with special features.
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CozySMP is a survival multiplayer server with a lot of rules and heavy moderation. PvP is not allowed and raiding and robbing are also not allowed.
From what I saw people say you can get permabanned fast if you break a rule. There are teams or clans and some players are nice but there is also a lot of childish behavior.
The End and Nether sound messy too. People say do not build a base in the End or Nether because you can get wiped out by big ice bridges. There is also an End shopping area and stealing there can get you banned.
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LegacyMC is a vanilla survival anarchy server that is all about doing whatever you want. It is a raw open world where players make the story and nothing is protected for you.
There are no rules and no resets. PvP is on and griefing and raiding are allowed. There are no land claims and no teleporting so traveling and surviving is on you.
It started in June 2025 so the world is still pretty fresh for people who want to leave a mark. There is no pay to win and no monetisation. Donations are not needed and they say they will never ask.
The server runs on always online dedicated hardware in Australia. That makes it a nice pick if you are in Australia or New Zealand and want low latency.
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I found an AU based Minecraft SMP that just finished a beta season and they are starting their first official season soon.
They want new members who are active and like multiplayer survival. They really want YouTubers and other content creators but normal players can apply too.
The server has a friendly funny community and they run regular events. There is also a custom plugin that makes fights feel more fun and balanced. The new season starts on a fresh world and you have to apply and do a quick interview to get in.
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PlayCraft is a semi vanilla survival server on hard mode for Java 1.21.11. It is looking for active long term players and it is adults only 18 plus.
Achievements are enabled so you can still go for goals and flex them. One player sleep is on so nights do not drag.
The rules are simple. No griefing no stealing no cheating. PvP is only allowed if both players agree so it stays chill.
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