Cheese SMP is a semi vanilla survival server that feels pretty chill but still has a lot of stuff to do. The community is active and friendly so it is easy to find people to play with or join a group.
The server runs survival on version 1.21 and higher but it lets players join from a wider version range. It also has full support for Bedrock so Java and Bedrock players can play together.
There are jobs and skills that you can level to earn money and feel your progress. You can do quests and get rewards so it never feels empty. There is an economy with shops and an auction house where players can buy and sell items.
The server has custom enchants and crates so you can get special gear and rewards. There are leaderboards so you can try to be one of the top players. There are teams and clans so you can play with friends and compete together.
You can protect your base with a land claim system so your stuff stays safe. There are PvP zones for people who want to fight. The server also has custom mobs and extra challenges and even breakable spawners which makes grinding and farming more interesting.
Cheese SMP Semi-Vanilla Survival
LegacyMC AU Vanilla Anarchy No Resets
LegacyMC is a vanilla anarchy server that is all about raw survival. It has no rules and no gameplay changing plugins. It also has no pay to win stuff and it is meant to feel like classic Minecraft where anything can happen.
The world is open and permanent with no resets. There are no land claims and no teleporting so you have to walk and survive for real. PvP is on and griefing and raiding are allowed so your base is never fully safe.
The server started in June 2025 so it is still early enough to make your mark. It runs on dedicated hardware in Australia for low lag if you are in Australia or New Zealand. It is cost covered and they say donations are not needed and will never be asked for.
Anyone can join with no whitelist no applications and no queues. You can build far away fight at spawn or try to take over and leave a legacy.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPAdult Semi Vanilla SMP Survival
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The server has one player sleep so nights do not drag on. It has been running for about a month and they want active long term players.
It is adults only ages 18 plus. The rules are simple no griefing no stealing no cheating and no PvP unless both players agree.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPCraftiverse Competitive Factions PVP Reborn
Craftiverse is a competitive Factions server that brings back that old school factions feeling but built for 1.20+.
The world is a custom made map so it feels fresh and it is meant for smart base building and big fights in the terrain.
The server runs weekly events with KOTH and custom challenges. It is hardcore PvP and raiding so you build up defenses make alliances and try to wipe out other factions.
There is a balanced economy and the community is a big part of the story since rivalries and alliances actually matter.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPRecruiting for a Nation on Earth
I found a more vanilla server that uses an Earth map and it feels like it is all about people making groups and nations.
There are no towny style plugins and there is no economy stuff running the game. Claims are handled through Discord and there is also a separate world map that shows claims but it is not dynmap.
If you like joining up with other players and helping build a nation then this one is looking for more people.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPMidnight SMP Economy GRIND TRADE DOMINATE
MidNight SMP is a survival server that leans hard into a player economy. You can grind for money trade with other players and try to build real wealth over time.
There are daily rewards that get better when you keep your streak going. You can also unlock tags to show off your progress in chat.
The server runs events and giveaways plus custom crates and some premium plugins. It feels like you can choose your own path either be a rich merchant or focus on fighting and taking over.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IP