I found a small Minecraft server that is running a lifesteal style survival for now. It stays mostly vanilla but it has a few mods added in.
It is semi scripted but it still feels like normal survival most of the time. There are usually around 20 active players on at a time.
I also saw mods like Farmers Delight and similar stuff. The server might change its main style later but right now it is lifesteal with a chill small community vibe.
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GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPCanvasMC Is Live Join Now
CanvasMC is a Minecraft server you can hop on and play.
The post does not really explain modes or features so it feels like a simple join and see what is going on kind of server.
If you want a place to check out and explore with other players this one is up and running.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPEU No Reset Survival With Custom Plugins
I found a survival server called MinecraftOffline that runs on version 1.21.11 and it is based in Finland so it should feel smooth for European players.
The big thing is the world is permanent and they say there are no resets so your builds can stay for the long run.
It also uses custom written plugins to make gameplay feel different and more unique than the usual survival experience. The server also talks about having reasonable hardware so it should run steady.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IP