This is a semi vanilla survival server called Invictus SMP and it is already on season 11. It has been around since 2020 so it feels like a pretty serious long term world instead of something that resets every week.
The server runs in hard mode and has mob leveling so normal mobs get tougher and fights feel more intense. It keeps the vanilla feeling but uses a custom plugin pack that adds cool stuff instead of a bunch of random junk. There are also small vanilla style tweaks that just make life easier without turning it into some crazy modpack.
You can play on both Java and Bedrock so it is easy to join with friends no matter what you use. The hosting is very stable with almost no downtime and there is a live web map and player stats so you can look at the world and see how everyone is doing.
The community seems chill and friendly and they do things like brewery stuff and fishing competitions plus other events. There are lockable chests and little features like shooting stars and being able to sit in chairs so the server feels cozy and lived in instead of empty.
If you want a hard survival world with a steady community and some extra features that still feels close to vanilla this server fits really well.
Invictus SMP Season 11 Semi-Vanilla
Chill SMP With Claims No P2W
NobleSMP is a survival server that feels calm and not toxic. It is made for people who are tired of jumping around and dealing with pay to win stuff.
The gameplay keeps the normal Minecraft feel but adds quality of life changes. Keep Inventory is on so you can explore without losing all your items. There are claims so your base is safer when you are offline.
There is an economy with jobs so you can earn money from things like mining or farming. You can use that money to rank up and you do not need to pay real money for perks.
It is cross platform so you can join from PC console or phone.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPNew Kronos SMP Geopolitics Nations Rising
New Kronos SMP is a geopolitical survival server that is about nations and territory. It is starting soon and it already has over 40 members so it looks like it will get big fast.
Nations are not confirmed yet so joining early matters a lot. Nation creation applications are open so people can try to claim the land they want before everything fills up.
It also uses mods like Brewery and Immersive Aircraft to make things more interesting. The world map is 20k by 20k right now and it is supposed to expand as more players join.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPCreate Nations SMP on Terralith 1.21.1
Chill social vibeCommunity-Driven BuildsCooperative World Buildingnation roleplay liteScenic terrain generation
This is a chill modded SMP on 1.21.1 that leans hard into Create and building big stuff with other people.
The world uses Terralith so the land looks super scenic and lush and it gives a lot of cool places to start a town or a nation.
Players make nations and do lore and community projects. There is lots of automation and tech builds and trains. PvP and conflict is not the main focus and it only happens if nation owners agree.
The mod list is based around Create with add ons plus copycat style building tools. It also has Farmer’s Delight for food and farming plus Macaw’s building mods for extra blocks and decoration. There are YUNG better structure mods and Superb Warfare for extra gear and tech.
The server is up most of the time but you might see random restarts sometimes. They are looking for active players right now.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPONE LIFE TRUE HARDCORE JUST DROPPED
Ultimate Hardcore is a true hardcore Minecraft server where you only get one life.
If you die you get permanently banned so every fight and every move matters.
It is simple and brutal and it is all about surviving as long as you can. Good luck and have fun.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPA Game of Cubes Hardcore Sandbox SMP
custom boss fightsNo purchase perksQuesting progression grindScaling enemy difficultySurvival consequences matter
I found A Game of Cubes and it feels like a survival SMP made for people who like testing Minecraft systems. It started as a private world for family and friends and now it is open to anyone who wants to explore.
The main vibe is no hand holding. You are supposed to learn by exploring and experimenting. The server owner is into emergent gameplay and player driven stuff like in sandbox MMO games.
It runs survival RPG gameplay with MMOCore plus quests and progression. There is Towny for claims and towns and capture sites and campfires. It also has an economy and trade system.
You will run into custom mobs and bosses that scale with the world. Simple Voice Chat is enabled too. Voting can get you free skins and in game prizes.
The core rule is zero pay to win. Everyone starts equal and nothing is sold that gives you an advantage.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IP