I found a Minecraft server called MinecraftOffline and it is an anarchy survival world on version 1.21.11.
The world is permanent and they say it will not reset so you can build up for the long run. It runs custom written plugins to make gameplay feel different and more unique.
It is based in Finland so it should feel smooth for European players who want low latency. The server also mentions reasonable hardware and a 1 Gbit network so it seems built to stay stable.
I found a modded Minecraft server running on 1.20.1 with a big fantasy RPG vibe and some progression stuff that keeps you busy. It is hosted on dedicated hardware in Europe and they also use a proxy route through Germany so players far away can still get decent ping.
The server is focused on roleplay enhanced gameplay with Lootr and voice chat. Teleports are restricted so you are pushed to travel with the modpack options like spells waystones and elytras. You start with some free waystones and there are free bandage kits you can claim every 12 hours.
It has fantasy races and classes with RPG leveling plus fantasy world generation and biomes. You can run into orcs goblins and dragons and there is Minecolonies with the Byzantine Styles Pack and Immersive Quests.
The server started on February 15 and it says no pay to win. It will stay up as long as at least one player is active and they do a modpack rotation when it goes inactive.
Imperial SMP is a vanilla survival server running on Fabric and it is made to feel like real Minecraft with only minimal plugins for stuff like optimization and anti cheat.
It plays like semi anarchy with a political vibe so people can make alliances rivalries trade and even start wars. The big rules are that spawn is protected and new players are not supposed to get killed right away.
It also has proximity voice chat using Simple Voice Chat so you can talk to people nearby if you install the mod. Redstone mechanics work like they should since it is Fabric.
The server allows cracked players but it uses a login system for security. Hacking is not allowed and they say it is a permanent ban.
There is an application system and the server is hosted in Europe so your ping depends on where you live. Bedrock players are also supported and it is meant to be long term with no resets for a while.
MinecraftOffline is a one year old anarchy server where the map stays permanent and the world keeps going.
It runs on version 1.21.11 and it uses a custom plugin suite so the server has its own setup.
The server is based in Finland so it is aimed at good performance for players in Europe. It also lists its hardware like an i7-8700 64GB of RAM and a 1 Gbit network.
I found a PvP SMP called MaceSteal and it is on Minecraft Java 1.21.11. It mixes Lifesteal with mace fighting so every jump can turn into a huge hit and every heart matters.
If you kill someone you gain a heart and if you die you lose one. If you lose all your hearts you get eliminated. People can make teams but it sounds like trusting the wrong person can end you fast.
It is vanilla plus and it is not trying to add a bunch of new world stuff. The worldborder is 2000 by 2000 so you will run into players a lot. There are also about 26 custom maces and you can hunt for ominous keys and try your luck with reusable vaults to get a better chance at the heavy core.
It is a Fabric server hosted in the EU and it is PvP centered. It is usually online 24/7 but sometimes it can go down because of wifi. The server is planned to start next Saturday.
I found ValueGameNode and they have a free tier for hosting a Minecraft server. It is based in Helsinki and it is trying to be fast and not laggy.
The free plan comes with 2GB RAM 10GB NVMe SSD storage and CPU set to 200 percent. It says no credit card needed and they keep it simple.
If you want extra stuff like 24 7 uptime automated backups and one click installers they also have premium plans starting at 2.49 euros a month.
I found a modded Minecraft server running 1.20.1 that is built around fantasy progression and RPG stuff like races classes and leveling.
It is hosted on dedicated hardware in Europe Belarus and it also uses a proxy through Germany to help players from far away get better ping. The server says it holds around 20 tps on average.
The pack has RP Enhanced plus Lootr and Voice Chat. Teleports are restricted so you travel more using spells waystones and elytras. You start with free waystones and you can get free bandage kits every 12 hours.
There is fantasy worldgen with biomes and you can run into orcs goblins and dragons. It also has Minecolonies with the Byzantine Styles Pack and Immersive Quests. It says no pay2win and it stays up as long as there is at least one active player with modpack rotation when it goes inactive.
StellarMC is a relaxed vanilla survival SMP that started as a small friend group back in August 2023 and turned into a friendly community server.
It keeps the classic Minecraft feel with a few quality of life additions. The server is whitelisted so it stays safer and more tight knit. Griefing and cheating are not allowed and the rules are taken seriously.
The world gets a fresh start every 6 months which helps keep things fair and exciting. It is hosted in Europe and it supports both Java and Bedrock on version 1.21.11.
Elengubu is a Vanilla SMP that is built around friendship creativity and faith. The community tries to keep things positive and respectful and it feels like a chill place to hang out.
The server is based in Europe and it runs on 7GB so it rarely has lag. It just hit 1 year old so there are lots of cool builds and some real history to explore while it still stays tight knit.
It is a Christian server but it is open to anyone who wants to play casually. You can show up once a week or grind every day and still fit in.
I found Spiral SMP and it is a Lifesteal SMP style server. It is not public yet but it might open on the weekend.
The server is hosted in Europe. If you want updates and more info you will need to check their Discord.