VitaNova is a new semi vanilla SMP server that runs on community effort and wants everyone to feel welcome. It opened on New Years Day so the custom world still has a lot of untouched areas waiting for people to explore and build in.
It uses a bunch of plugins to make survival more fun. Fishing is upgraded with custom fish and rarities and there are fishing tournaments too. Claims help keep your builds and loot safe. There is an economy feel with auction house and jobs so you can play and earn money.
There are also crates you can get without it being a huge grind and you can log in every day to claim free rewards from a monthly calendar. The server version is 1.21.10 and it supports Bedrock connections too.
Whitelisted Semi-Vanilla SMP With Voted Twists
Ages fifteen plusCasual competitive vibeLight roleplay energySeasonal plugin swapsSmall active group
Yep SMP is a whitelisted Java survival server that tries hard to not get boring. It stays semi vanilla but every new season the community votes on one main plugin so the whole vibe can change.
Some seasons can be stuff like Lifesteal or Levels or Infuse and other strength based systems. Players can also suggest custom ideas and vote them in.
The community is small and active and it is around ages 15 and up. PvP is allowed and it feels chill but semi competitive and teamwork is encouraged with minimal rules as long as you are not toxic.
It also has a bunch of quality of life changes like villager pickup and infinite villager trades and Ultimate Teams. String dupers are allowed too so it cuts down the annoying grind.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPOutBreak Factions Zombie Apocalypse Survival

This server is a zombie apocalypse survival world where you try to live after everything fell apart. You will be fighting dangerous zombie hordes and it gets harder so you cannot just chill at night.
Resources are limited so you have to scavenge for rare loot and make smart choices. You can build a base before night hits and try to defend it when the world gets wild.
It is modded and there are guns and swords and all kinds of weapons. You can team up with other players or go solo and there is PvP survival too. It also says no pay to win so it feels more fair.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPONE LIFE Hardcore Vanilla NO RULES

Ultimate Hardcore is a hardcore survival server where death is the end. There are no second chances and you only get one life.
It is true vanilla survival with very few rules. Cheating is not allowed but PvP and griefing are part of the game so you have to watch your back.
There is no pay to win. There are no resets and alts are not allowed. The dragon egg is still up for grabs so people are still fighting for it.
This place feels like a serious challenge server where you either survive or you are done.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPCherry Block SMP Classic Survival Vibes

Cherry Block is a survival SMP that tries to feel like classic Minecraft while still having a few small quality of life tweaks. It is the kind of place where you can build explore and just relax without the server feeling too different from vanilla.
The community is friendly and tight knit and it has been active since 2019. People join to work on big builds go on adventures and hang out with others.
The rules are simple and strict about being kind. No griefing or stealing and no cheating or hacking so the world stays fair for everyone.
The server is online 24 7 and it supports Java and Bedrock play.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPNostalgiaCraft Vanilla SMP Bedrock Java

NostalgiaCraft is a vanilla SMP that feels like the old days where you just hop on and play with friends. It is made to stay simple with no extra bloat and only a few quality of life commands like sethome and spawn and togglephantoms.
The server has a strong no griefing rule with active staff and a protected spawn area. There are no land claims but griefing is still not allowed so you can build without stressing all the time.
The world is huge with 300k by 300k borders and it has been running since 2020 with no resets so builds are meant to last. It also supports both Java and Bedrock players and it was just updated to 1.21.11.
The economy stays vanilla with player shops and trading and no weird currency plugins. People play daily and there are community events and real shops which makes it feel like a real SMP server.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPUneasyVanilla Semi-Anarchy True Vanilla Survival
alliances and rivalsauthentic gameplay focuslong-term worldsurvival exploration pathVanilla survival server
UneasyVanilla is a vanilla Minecraft server with a semi anarchy vibe and survival gameplay. It tries to stay true to the original Minecraft feel and keeps things simple.
The world is over 4 years old so you can find a lot of history and big projects. Spawn is totally griefed and your first spawn drops you into a maze of lavacasts. If you can escape you are free to explore and build your own base.
It feels lawless but it still has some rules to keep the server running well. Staff stays active and bans cheaters so the game feels fair and performance stays solid.
If you like surprise encounters making alliances or going solo and building huge things this place fits that style.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPLumenor SMP Vanilla Plus Chaos

Lumenor SMP is a survival server that tries to be different from the usual stuff and it feels like it is built for both chill players and the ones who want chaos.
It runs on the latest version 1.21.11 and it also lets 1.21.4 and above join. It supports Java and Bedrock together and it also allows cracked players so you can hop on from almost anywhere.
The server has a role system so peaceful players and people who want to fight can both fit in. There is a trading shop style area where players can leave items and trade with others like villager trades.
The world is a custom vanilla style map with custom biomes. It has huge structures like ancient temples and more places to explore and they can give good rewards.
There is an arena for pvp where you can fight without losing your items since keep inventory is only on in the arena. It also has a strong anticheat and some extra plugins like trims that give small buffs. A custom nether is planned to open too.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPCozy Skyblock SMP With Player Trading

AwakenMC is a chill skyblock SMP that feels built around the people playing it. The main focus is player trading community events and regular quality of life updates so the game stays smooth and fun.
It is a small cozy community that tries hard to be welcoming and friendly to new players. The server listens to feedback and takes suggestions from the discord then players can vote on the ideas they like.
If you are new you should not feel lost when you join. You can also set up player shops and build your own little marketplace to trade with visitors. The server is staying on top of bugs and also adds fresh seasonal content.
It supports cross play and it launched about three months ago with a long term plan to build something meaningful.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPNo Reset Chaos PvP Survival

This is a survival server where chaos is the whole point. PvP is on and griefing is allowed so you can fight and raid and build at your own risk.
The world is from 2010 and it never resets ever. People can leave marks everywhere and the map keeps getting more messy over time.
It also has a custom portal plugin that works like a gameplay based home option. Chat reports are off and the server says you can say what you want unless it is illegal content.
Admins are not the clingy type so you mostly get left alone. If you want a rough server where players run the show this one fits.
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