I found PurpleSMP and it feels simple but still polished. It is a PVE survival server on 1.21.11 with crossplay so you can join from different platforms.
The main twist is mcMMO so leveling skills makes mining and grinding feel more fun. The economy is fully player made with no shops and no server currency so trading is up to the community.
PvP is off by default but you can toggle it if you want to mess around with friends. You can also claim land to protect your builds and everyone gets a personal vault for more storage.
They take safety seriously since blocks are logged and staff can check and restore items using join leave death inventory backups. There is also an anti cheat that alerts staff fast when someone trips it.
They say there is still lots of unexplored land and the server is meant to be long term. It originally started as friends only in October 2025 and opened to the public in December 2025.
PurpleSMP Relaxed PVE Crossplay 1.21.11
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Glacier is a small whitelisted semi vanilla survival server that just launched today. It is meant to feel close and chill while still keeping the vanilla vibe.
It runs on 1.21.11 and it also supports joining from some older Minecraft versions. The server uses plugins like a live map, land claiming, item frame images, and proximity chat so playing together feels more real.
If you want a fresh start with a small group and some helpful extras this one is worth checking out.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPOrianaMC Vanilla-Feel SMP With Claims
OrianaMC is a survival server that tries to keep the real Minecraft feel while still adding a few small plugins to make it more fun and last longer.
The server puts a big focus on the community so it aims for a place without rude players plus no sudden resets and no lag hiccups.
You can claim land so your base stays protected. The economy is player driven so money mainly moves between players. There is also an auction house for selling rare items. The server also adds custom items like extra tools and armor.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IP