LanderYT SMP is a semi vanilla server that tries to feel like Hermitcraft. The world is six months old and the plan is to reset it every year so people can start fresh together.
The community does not allow griefing or killing at all. They use CoreProtect to roll back damage and protect builds so people feel safe playing and building long term.
There is a custom texture pack made by players with cool cosmetic stuff like shop permits fun hats and fancy weapons. These items do not add extra powers so the gameplay still feels close to normal vanilla.
The server uses some Hermitcraft style datapacks like single player sleep player heads and armor statues and a few others. They only let you use the spawn teleport command in the overworld. This makes people build roads and highways instead of just teleporting everywhere.
Minecraft chat is linked with Discord using DiscordSRV so players can talk to each other from outside the game. Staff are there to keep the chat and server calm and will listen to players if there are problems.
Events happen on the server every so often. When you play in events you can get event coins that you can trade for cosmetic items like the custom hats and weapons. It all stays decorative so the server still feels fair and vanilla like.
LanderYT Hermit-Style Semi Vanilla SMP

LoungeSMP Semi Vanilla Community Builds

I found LoungeSMP and it is a semi vanilla server that feels like it cares about building and community first.
It has anti grief stuff and claims so your builds can stay safe. The economy is player driven so trading and shops actually matter.
There are player warps and some quality of life features to make survival smoother. They also let you create your own lore so people can make stories and vibes together.
It supports Java and Bedrock and the version listed is 1.21.11.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPCheesyCraft Redux Semi Vanilla Survival

CheesyCraft Redux is a semi vanilla survival server that wants players who like normal survival but also want to try custom features made just for this place.
A lot of the content is coded by the owner and many textures are made by the community so it still feels like Minecraft. There are quality of life commands and features too.
The server tries to stay clean and avoids stuff like crates and resold cosmetics. It is more about quality over quantity. It runs on version 1.21.11 and uses tools for claiming builds logging changes a voice chat plugin and a web map.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPMinehut Server Hiring Builders Now

I found a Minehut server that is looking for builders right now. It sounds like they want more people to help build stuff for the server and be part of the team.
If you want in you join their Discord and apply in the applications channel. They said you will get accepted or refused in about 2 to 3 days after you apply.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPLimited Craft Weapons SMP

I found a server called The WeaponSMP and it is a semi vanilla setup with a big focus on weapons.
It runs in phases and the first week is Phase 1 where only one weapon of each type can be crafted. Everyone is trying to end up with the most weapons and the winner gets a special weapon.
The next week Phase 2 starts and that is when custom weapons get added. The owner also wants ideas from players so it feels like the server can change based on what the community suggests.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPCave Only Semi Anarchy Survival
Brutal survival vibesCustom dimension mapCustom terrain genHidden structure huntingSeasonal progression start
CaveMC is a semi anarchy survival server with an enhanced vanilla feel where the entire overworld is underground. There is no surface at all so you live in caves forever. The world is custom generated and it is made to feel huge with biomes resources and structures.
Season 2 is out and it is a fresh start. Survival sounds brutal and you have to be smart to make it.
A new Wasteland Dimension is opening on November 8th. It adds new gear to fight over and big mega structures to explore plus more secrets to find. It also brings its own currency and economy and a new spawn and a custom generated map with special features.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IP
