Canopy is a semi vanilla survival server that feels a lot like Hermitcraft. The players like to work together on big builds towns and events. Most people are in their early to mid twenties so the vibe is more grown up but still really chill.
The server runs hard mode survival and it is on version 1.21.10. It uses Paper and only a few plugins that do not change the vanilla feel. There is no teleport and no land claim so it still feels like real Minecraft. They also use some datapacks like armor stand tweaks mob head drops and invisible item frames.
There is a soft world border at 8k blocks. You can go past it but the outside area might be reset later for new content. Inside the main area there are community builds like a shopping mall a campground and shared farms. There is also a dynamic online map so you can see builds almost in real time.
The community likes to host fun events most weeks. Right now they are doing a Christmas building event where players make holiday themed builds and help build a new town. Everyone who joins the event and participates gets a Christmas themed hat in game.
Overall the server feels relaxed and low stress. People hang out joke around and get to know each other while playing. If you want a friendly survival world that focuses on collaboration and building this server fits really well.
Canopy Semi-Vanilla Hermitcraft Style Survival
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPFoggy Willows True Vanilla Hard Survival
Foggy Willows is a server for people who actually want real vanilla survival. It runs on the normal minecraft server jar and there are no datapacks or plugins at all.
There is no big spawn and no confusing stuff to read. You just spawn in the world and figure it out yourself. Players are expected to deal with their own social problems and play how they want.
You can build whatever you want and technical players are welcome too. The server is always on the latest stable vanilla version and it is self hosted on a machine that was built for it.
There are no donations and no world border. There are no plugins and no teleport or sethome commands. The game is set to hard mode and it is Java only.
If you want a simple raw vanilla world with all the normal quirks and challenges this server is made for that.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPHalcyon Lands PvP Medieval Survival
Halcyon is a medieval style Lands PvP server that feels like old school survival but on the newest Minecraft version. It was started by a postgraduate medievalist and you can tell they really care about the atmosphere.
The world is custom made with big unique biomes. There is no teleportation so travel actually matters. Players build long roads waystations and even secret underground railways. The F3 menu is turned off so navigation is hard and people use lodestone compasses and maps or even watch the sun and moon to find their way.
The gameplay is designed to be tougher with some limits that slow down progression. It makes meta tricks and pure automation less important. Instead you win by being brave making smart trade deals building strong cities and castles and leading other players to your banner.
There is no strict server lore you have to follow and no fixed adventure path. You just join pick a direction punch trees and see what happens as you meet other players. Over time people have started making their own art books myths and superstitions and the world feels like it is telling its own story.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPChill 18+ Semi Vanilla Survival
This is a new Minecraft world that is only a few days old and it is made for adults who are 18 or older. Most players are in their 20s but there are older players too. It feels really relaxed and people just hang out and build cool stuff.
The rules are simple and easy to follow. No griefing. No stealing. No PvP unless everyone says it is ok. Because of that the server feels safe and your builds will not get ruined.
The server is survival in hard mode and it is semi vanilla. There are a few plugins but you can turn them off if you want to play more like normal vanilla. People usually work on their own bases but they are close enough that neighbors are welcome if you ask.
The community likes to help each other. Players are happy to trade or share items if you need something or are just starting out. Every world they usually make a nether hub and a shopping district too. The world is still very new so those things are not ready yet but they are planned.
If you want a friendly adult place to build and chill this server feels like that.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPSmithtainment Gaming SMP Survival Adventure
Smithtainment Minecraft is a survival server that feels mostly vanilla but with some cool extra features. It is set to hard mode so the world is pretty dangerous and you have to pay attention when you explore or mine.
The server uses things like MCMMO jobs leveled mobs and a resource world. There are stacked mobs and spawners and there are both server shops and player shops plus player warps. You can unlock more perks with playtime ranks so the longer you stay the more fun stuff you get.
If you die you do not just lose everything right away. You get sent to a fairy that lets you buy your items back so death is scary but not the end. There are useful commands like rtp home sethome warps and more so it is easy to get around and find new places.
Spawn is custom built and looks really nice and below it there is a PvP arena for people who want to fight. There are also custom enderdragon fights so you can team up with other players to take it down in a cooler way than normal.
The community is welcoming and helps new players when they join. The staff and build team clearly worked hard to make the server feel like a home where miners farmers and fighters can all find something fun to do.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPCaveMC Season 2 Underground Semi-Anarchy
This server is called CaveMC and it is on Season 2. It is a semi anarchy survival server where the whole overworld is underground. There is no surface at all. Everything is caves with different biomes resources and structures.
The gameplay feels way harder than normal survival. You have to be really smart to survive because it is brutal and there is not much safety. It is still kind of vanilla but it has a lot of custom world generation made by real Minecraft developers so it feels unique.
They are adding a new place called the Wasteland Dimension. It is a huge new area not just a normal biome. In the Wasteland you can get brand new powerful gear and there are massive structures to explore. These mega structures hide secrets and good loot so people will fight over them.
The Wasteland also has its own special currency so there is a new type of economy where players can trade in a different way. There is a brand new spawn made for this update so when you join you start in a place that fits the Wasteland theme.
The map in the Wasteland is custom made and looks really cool. It is also built to be challenging with special features that change how you play. Overall it feels like a dangerous underground world for players who like harsh survival and exploring new dimensions.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPFoggy Willows True Vanilla Survival
Foggy Willows is a server for people who actually want real vanilla survival. It runs on the normal minecraft server jar with no plugins and no datapacks at all. Everything you do is just regular Minecraft with all the weird vanilla stuff left in.
The world has no border and there are no commands like tp or sethome. If you want to go somewhere you have to walk or build your own system. There are no donations and no extra perks so everyone plays on the same level.
The server is set to hard mode so mobs and survival are more dangerous. Players are expected to deal with their own social problems so there is not a lot of hand holding. You can build how you want and play how you want as long as you can handle that.
It is always updated to the latest stable vanilla jar and it is self hosted on a machine just for the server. Technical Minecraft players are welcome here because nothing gets in the way of redstone or farms.
There is also a discord for players who want to talk more outside the game.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPSimPvP Semi Anarchy Hard Survival
This is a survival pvp server that has been running since 2011 and the map has never been reset. There is a ton of history and old builds and a lot of long time players still around.
The server is hard mode and there are no kits or vote rewards or easy commands like home. You just spawn in and try to make it with your own skill. If you fail it is on you and if you succeed it also feels more legit.
There are rules against hacking like flymod and xray and any other cheating exploits. Doxxing is not allowed either. Besides that players have a lot of freedom to play how they want.
Most of the core players are adults who know how to pvp but a lot of them just like building exploring or chilling in chat. If you want to learn more about the history you can read the wiki or you can just join and start playing right away.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPLegacyMC Australian Vanilla Anarchy
LegacyMC is a pure vanilla anarchy server based in Australia. It is all about raw survival with no rules and no limits. There are no land claims and no teleport commands and no admin interference. What you build or destroy is totally your choice.
The world started in June 2025 so it is still pretty fresh. There are no resets planned so everything you do can stay there for a long time. PvP is on and griefing and raiding are allowed so you have to be careful who you trust.
There is no pay to win and no shop and no donations at all. The server runs on dedicated hardware so it can stay online and give low ping to players in Australia and New Zealand.
This server is for people who want real freedom and a hard survival world with no ranks and no protection. You can build far away and try to stay hidden or you can live near spawn and join the chaos. Every block you place and every fight you start actually matters here.
You can just join and play. There are no applications and no queues and no extra steps.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPSimPvP Semi Anarchy Survival Since 2011
This is a really old PvP survival server that has been running since 2011. The world has never been reset so there are years of bases and history everywhere.
It is semi anarchy but with a few clear rules. No hacking at all so no fly mods no xray and no weird exploits. Also no doxxing. Everything else is mostly up to the players.
The server is on hard mode and there are no free kits or vote rewards. You do not get commands like home so you survive or die based on your own skill.
Most of the main players are adults. They can fight pretty well but a lot of them also just like to build explore or hang out in chat. If you are curious you can read the wiki with stories about old bases or you can just join and start playing.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IP