Hardcore SMP is a hardcore survival multiplayer server where you really have to think before you move. It is made for both Java Edition and Bedrock Edition so more people can play together.
The world does not reset and the server is non pay to win. There are no teleport commands to other players. You only get randomtp once plus home and spawn. That is it so traveling and exploring still feel real.
The economy is all about players. Coins come from killing mobs and looting chests. There are no normal item shops owned by the server. Instead players trade with each other using a trading system and an auction house so everything feels earned.
There is a big land claiming system. You can claim land for your base and farms so other players cannot grief your stuff. You can add trusted players to your claim so they can build with you. But if you die your claims get deleted and your land is not protected anymore so every death is a huge deal.
The only rank on the store is VIP and it is cosmetic only. It does not give gameplay advantages. There is also a revive that basically respawns you at spawn in survival again just like starting over on a new account.
If you want a hardcore world with no pay to win and almost vanilla rules but still some multiplayer features this server feels like a good place to try.
Chaos Temple Modded Magic Mayhem
I found a modded Minecraft server called Chaos Temple and it runs the Chaos and Magic edition modpack on 1.20.1.
It is all about magic and total chaos where you explore and try to survive while crazy stuff happens. You can fight big bosses and creepy monsters and also run into wild creatures from Ice and Fire.
It sounds way better with friends since you can team up for fights and build huge magical bases together. The server is whitelist enforced and it is 16+.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPEarth Warships And Big Guns
I found a server called Warshipcraft and it runs on Java 1.21.x with Paper. It also has a Bedrock port so more people can join in.
It has a lot of plugins like a ridiculous amount. The developer is active and the owner has been running it for years since 2017 so it feels like it is not going to disappear.
The server is kind of niche and it is focused on warships and guns on an Earth style setup. The staff are older people and they try not to use admin powers in the main world unless it is really needed.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPNoHack Semi Anarchy Crossplay Survival
NoHackAnarchy is a semi anarchy survival server that has been running for almost a year.
It is about maximum freedom with minimal rules so you can grief raid build and survive. The big thing is you cannot cheat so no hacked clients and no xray even with resource packs.
It also blocks exploits and anything that tries to crash the server or lag it on purpose. Macros and automation tools are not allowed and chat spam gets handled with auto kick.
You can join on Java Bedrock and even console like Switch Xbox and PS4 or PS5. Java works from 1.13 to 1.21.x and the recommended version is 1.21.11.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPOneBlock Bosses and Key Loot
automation friendly buildschallenge based gameplayIsland expansion modeNo pay advantagesone block survival
LegionCraft is a OneBlock server where you start small and grind your island up over time.
The big thing here is the challenging bosses. When you beat them they drop keys you can use for rare loot. There are crates too with epic gear and rewards so the grind actually feels worth it.
You can also use chunk hoppers to help automate your island. It is also said to be no pay to win so it feels more fair for everyone.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPEU Lifesteal Chaos With Combat Lock
This is a European Lifesteal server where fights actually matter since hearts go up when you kill someone and go down when you die. If you run out of hearts you get banned. New players get a 1 hour grace period so you can learn without losing hearts right away.
It has simple homes and a teleport request system so meeting up is easy. There is also a battle lock that stops you from using commands during PvP and it hits combat loggers by swapping them with a killable NPC that drops their stuff.
I also saw anti cheat for extreme speed cheats and a chat system that blocks heavy spam. There is a vote token shop for custom name colours and custom MOTDs. Stats like playtime kills and deaths are tracked and you can get rewards at milestones. Nights can be skipped when people vote by typing goodnight.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IP