I found this Minecraft hosting called Pixel Forge and it is all about simple servers that just run well. They use fast NVMe storage and modern CPUs and they tune everything for Minecraft and especially Paper. The plans are based on real performance not fake huge specs.
The Nano tier is super tiny and super cheap. It is for one or two players and just 1GB of RAM so it is only for small test worlds or simple survival. It is not meant for plugins or mods or big redstone.
The Budget tier is made for small friend groups. It has 1 vCore and 2GB of RAM so it can run a vanilla or Paper server with a few players without problems. It is not really for big modpacks or public networks.
The Medium tier gives 4GB of RAM and is good for growing communities. It can handle plugins and datapacks and longer play sessions and still stay stable.
The High tier is for more active servers. It has 2 vCores and 8GB of RAM so it can handle more players and more plugins and bigger farms with less TPS drops.
There is also an Ultra tier with 4 vCores and 16GB of RAM for even more demanding setups.
Overall Pixel Forge feels like it is built for people who want their Minecraft server to run smooth without paying for random useless specs.
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Kronos Geopolitical SMP Nation Rush
I found a new SMP that is about geopolitics and nations. It is starting soon and people are trying to join early so they can claim land they want.
There are already over 40 members and it sounds like it could get way bigger fast. Nation creation applications open within a week so the early joiners get the best shot at planning territories.
The server uses mods like Brewery and Immersive Aircraft to make things more interesting. The map is 20000 by 20000 and they said it will expand as more players show up.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPAustralia Vanilla Anarchy No Rules
LegacyMC is a vanilla anarchy survival server that goes for the most raw Minecraft feeling. It is a big open world with no rules and it is meant to stay that way.
There are no gameplay changing plugins and there is no pay to win stuff. There are no land claims and no teleporting so you have to travel and survive for real.
The server started in June 2025 so it is still a newer world where you can leave a mark. PvP is on and griefing and raiding are allowed so expect chaos.
It is hosted on dedicated hardware in Australia for better ping in Australia and New Zealand. It is open to everyone with no whitelist and there are no donation requests.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPBasileia Vanilla Factions PvP Wars
Basileia is a vanilla factions PvP kind of place with a big geopolitics vibe.
I found a group that plays a lot of these servers together. The chats and voice chats stay active and they run fun events every Saturday at 1pm EST.
They also say newcomers are welcome so it feels easy to jump in and start playing with people.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPNether Online Hardcore Exploration Server
I found a server called NETHER.ONLINE and it is trying to be way more intense than normal survival. It is built around huge exploration and tough fighting so you always have something to do.
It has custom bosses plus a ton of biomes across all dimensions. You can also find custom structures dungeons and trial chambers which makes exploring feel massive.
There are custom items and resources that are chance based so you keep chasing better finds. They also have self flying elytra which sounds fast and wild.
The server says cheating is impossible because they use their own anti xray and anti esp. It also says there is no pay to win ever so it is supposed to stay fair.
It is a new server with constant updates and it is run by a passionate owner and a small dedicated staff team.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPWILD HUNT Awakening RPG SMP Crossplay
I found The Wild Hunt Awakening and it feels like a real RPG world inside Minecraft. You pick a class and you learn skills so fights feel more like spells and combos than normal survival.
There are NPCs that feel alive and you can make powerful custom items. The server pushes you to team up because there are wild bosses and deadly dungeons that are meant for a party.
If you like fighting other players there is PvP too and you can use your arcane skills. It is crossplay for Java and Bedrock so more friends can jump in.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IP