The Perch is a Java SMP that is meant to feel like a second home. The community focus is a big deal here and they try hard to keep things away from toxicity and drama.
The server has a survival feel and they put a lot of thought into changes so the game does not feel bloated. Features can be toggled off if you do not like them. Farms and redstone contraptions are also meant to behave like they do in the base game.
They stay in contact with players using suggestions and tickets plus bi monthly feedback forms. They also post weekly change logs and run monthly events.
There is a playtime based ranking system where you unlock perks by playing. The economy is described as fair and balanced and there are lots of player run shops. There are also small gameplay tweaks to make things nicer and a web map where you can view all worlds.
The listing shows version 1.21.11.
Cozy Fantasy SMP With Friendly Players
LadyKri SMP is a friendly survival server with a fantasy and cottage core vibe. The world is still new so it feels easy to jump in and start building your own place.
It is mostly chill survival with no PvP unless everyone agrees. The server is meant to keep the Minecraft atmosphere and stay respectful. It is 15 plus and the community is small most of the time even though there are about 53 members right now.
It supports Java and Bedrock and also cracked clients. It is vanilla with a few mods only to help protect your house from stealing items or getting destroyed. Anyone can start the server so people can play in different time zones.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPEmbermire Season 2 Spooky Magic Modpack
Embermire is a spooky and magical modded Minecraft Java server for 1.20.1. Season 2 just started and it is looking for long term players who want to stick around and help build a real community.
You need the required Modrinth modpack and you also need to be in the Discord server. The mod list is made to feel creepy and enchanted with stuff like dungeon mods the Graveyard and a magic mod called Archon.
There is a spawn house plus a starter kit and a community stronghold. It also has a post office and other shared community stuff. Sleeping is set up so one person can skip the night.
KeepInventory is not on but you can get your items back from your grave and it will not despawn. Travel is easier with waystones and you get helpful tools like veinminer and tree harvester. There are also vanilla plus tweaks like wool to string and rotten flesh to leather.
Members must be LGBTQIA plus or an enthusiastic ally and that is a hard rule.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPKonohaven SMP Season 5 Semi Vanilla
Konohaven SMP is a semi vanilla Java survival server and Season 5 just started. The big idea this time is player autonomy so players can run the big choices like spawn plans shopping district rules and the main infrastructure.
People can start committees or groups for stuff like paths nether hub plans or how the shopping area should work. If you disagree you can make your own plan and get others to help too.
The server is on Hard difficulty and it is hosted in the Eastern US in Virginia. It has single player sleep and a live map.
There are a couple extras that stay close to vanilla. Blaze and Caves Advancements are on with less chat spam. There is also an optional Origins datapack and optional Simple Voice Chat mod and you do not need mods to join.
There is no set world border. Chunks will generate out to 1500 at the start to help with early lag and the seed will be public. World gen is getting tweaked to add new features to the vanilla landscape.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPHardcore Ocean Spawn on a 15 Year Map
This server is a true hardcore survival world on version 1.21.11 and it starts you in a huge ocean so the first minutes feel rough. People say you should search for cracks in the ocean floor to find really old mineshafts and grab planks and cobwebs so you can make your first bed.
Death is harsh here but it is not always forever. If you die the community can vote to revive you in game and if nobody helps you then you come back after 24 hours.
It stays basically vanilla and they do not change the vanilla jar. They use a custom chat bot for some cosmetic commands and it adds a homes feature but you only get one home.
They track stuff every day like deaths achievements chat new player first logins lag and average player count and put it in a server newspaper.
There are only two rules which are be respectful and do not try to crash the server. The vibe is relaxed and unstructured and stealing and griefing are allowed so you have to protect your own stuff. Most players are 20 plus and there are people from the US Russia and Poland.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPSemi Anarchy Vanilla Survival No Resets
Anarchy Network is a semi anarchy survival server that tries to feel like real Vanilla Minecraft. It has very few changes so the game stays simple and tough.
The server is online all the time and it supports Java from 1.7.2 up to 1.21.11. It is recommended to play on 1.21.11 so you do not run into issues.
There are no map resets and the world border is set to 2 million blocks so you can go super far. There is no pay to win and there is no teleporting. PvP and griefing are allowed so you should expect danger.
The only non vanilla command is spawn so people far away can get back to civilization. Nether roof access is allowed. Phantoms are removed and only half the players are needed to skip the night.
They do not allow exploits lag machines duping spamming or harassment and racial slurs in chat.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPCave-Only Semi-Anarchy Survival Season 2
CaveMC is a semi anarchy survival server with an enhanced vanilla feel. The big twist is the whole overworld is underground so there is no surface at all. It is a huge cave only world with biomes resources and structures and it is made with custom world generation.
Season 2 is live with a fresh start and a bunch of additions. Survival is brutal and you have to be smart to last.
There is also the Wasteland Dimension opening on November 8th. It adds new gear to fight for plus giant mega structures and mysteries to explore. It also brings its own currency so players can build a new economy and trade. A new spawn is part of the update too and the dimension has a custom generated map with special features.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPModded Zombie Apocalypse SMP Season 4
I found a modded Minecraft SMP that runs on Forge 1.20.1 and it resets with a brand new theme each season. The owner and the community pick what the next season is about so it always feels like a fresh start.
This season is a zombie apocalypse world where survival is meant to be hard and the danger is basically everywhere. People start in a new world and you can team up make alliances or turn on each other since PvP is part of the vibe.
They also had past seasons with totally different themes so it is not just one repeating setup. Season 4 is starting very soon so it is meant for players who want to be there from day one.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPLifesteal SMP Launching When Full
I found a new Lifesteal SMP that is starting soon and they want players in before it launches.
It is all about lifesteal gameplay so fights actually matter and people will be hunting each other. They also say they have anticheat and anti x ray to keep it fair.
It supports simple voice chat and they are aiming for up to 100 players. The server starts when they hit 100 players so joining early means you get in with the first wave.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPAustralia Vanilla Anarchy No Rules Ever
LegacyMC is a vanilla anarchy server where you get dropped into survival and that is it. There are no rules and nobody is going to save your base.
It is a true open world with PvP on. Griefing and raiding are allowed. There are no land claims and no teleporting. Admins do not interfere so whatever happens is on the players.
The server started in June 2025 so it still feels like a fresh place to make history. It runs on dedicated hardware in Australia which is great for Australia and New Zealand players. It is also not monetized and it does not ask for donations.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IP