CryoMC is a new survival server that feels really relaxed and friendly. It is made for players who just want to chill and play Minecraft with other people instead of worrying about getting griefed.
The server is an economy SMP so the community and trading are a big deal here. There are chest shops and other simple features that make it easy to buy and sell stuff with other players.
It runs with a mix of plugins but it still keeps that normal Minecraft feeling. There is keep inventory so you do not lose all your stuff when you die. There is grief prevention so people cannot just break your builds. There are player warps that make it easy to visit each other and explore.
Both Java and Bedrock players can join and the server supports all versions so it is easy for anyone to hop on and play. The owner wants chill players who want to hang out get comfy and help shape the world from the start.
If you like relaxed survival with an economy and a focus on community this server fits that vibe really well.
CryoMC Chill Crossplay Economy SMP

Haven SMP Chill 18+ Semi Vanilla

Haven SMP is a chill long term survival server that feels inspired by Hermitcraft. It is player driven so the world grows from what people build and do together.
It is an 18+ community with friendly respectful players. There is no forced lore and no pressure to do PvP so you can just build and collaborate.
The server runs on version 1.21.11. People say the world has a weird after the end kind of feeling but it is really just a place where everyone stayed and kept building over time.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPRatchy SMP Lifesteal Vanilla Chaos

I found Ratchy SMP and it is a survival server that is mostly vanilla but it uses modpacks too.
The main one mentioned is Lifesteal so players can take hearts and you can also turn hearts into items with a simple command.
The commands are meant to be easy and the owner said they made it for fun. They also said the server can be down sometimes for mod maintenance and you can comment if you want to add mods.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPFresh LifeSteal SMP Fair PvP Start

I found a brand new LifeSteal SMP that just opened and it already had around 10 active players at the start. It is a paid host and it is made for people who want real PvP and want to test their skills.
The server has a 20 heart limit and a 10k world border. There is also a 3 mace limit. Bedrock players are welcome too and it runs on version 1.21.11.
It is trying to stay fair because there are no admins and even the owner does not have OP. There is spawn protection and rules against killing naked players or spawn killing.
It also has regular survival plugins like villager in a bucket and string dupers so it feels like the usual grind but with higher stakes.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPRepulse SMP Fast Lifesteal PvP

RepulseSMP is a fast growing survival server that is all about lifesteal pvp. It feels competitive and high stakes since you fight for hearts and every mistake matters.
The server tries to keep things fair with no pay to win and it also has advanced anti cheat. It is made to run smooth so fights feel clean and not laggy.
There is a custom spawn and extra features plus a balanced custom economy. It also runs daily KOTH events and it does fresh seasons so the server stays exciting.
You can join on both Java and Bedrock. The community is active and still growing so it feels like you can actually help shape what it becomes.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPPixel Springs Cozy Modded SMP 1.20.1

Pixel Springs is a cozy modded SMP on 1.20.1 that is meant to be long term and it never resets. It feels made for builders collectors and anyone who wants a chill place to play.
The mod list is packed with building and decoration stuff so people can go wild with bases and towns. There are also lots of farming mods and you can earn in game currency by doing quests and daily rewards then use it to run a shop or build your own cozy market.
There is an FTB Quests system that helps you learn mods and gives rewards which is great if you like collecting everything. If you want magic there are mods like Botania Hexerei Mystical Agriculture and Ars Noveau.
You can also meet a bunch of animals and cute creatures with several creature mods. The server has a shopping district and a separate resource overworld dimension that resets sometimes so resources are not limited. The community is small friendly and inclusive and the admin team helps out while keeping frequent backups.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IP
