I found a modded Minecraft server where you and a few other players try to survive 100 days in a zombie apocalypse.
It is meant to be played together and the whole idea is surviving as long as you can. There are join instructions in their Discord.
They also say you can try the modpack by yourself first and it is called Protocol Zero Modern Zombie Apocalypse.
I found Riot Block MC and it is a prison server where you start with nothing and have to grind your way up.
The big thing here is dungeons. You go in and fight mobs to get loot and gear. Then you keep pushing to the top by grinding more and getting stronger.
PurpleSMP is a small chill survival server for people who want to build and play without worrying about griefers or cheaters. PvP is off by default so it stays relaxed but you can toggle it if you want to mess around with friends.
It runs mcMMO so grinding skills and gathering stuff feels more rewarding. There is also a daily double mcMMO XP hour from 6 to 7PM EST so new players do not feel behind.
The economy is player driven with no server shops and no currency. You can claim land to protect your builds and you also get a personal vault for extra storage.
Staff can track block changes and they keep inventory backups for joins leaves and deaths so lost stuff can be reviewed and restored if rules were broken. There is a strong anti cheat that alerts staff in Discord and takes action until someone can review it.
There is no world border so you can travel far and find untouched land. You can also check a live map to see the world like a map website.
PurpleSMP is a small chill survival server made for people who want to build and explore without stressing about griefers or cheaters. It runs on 1.21.11 and it is more relaxed than most servers.
It has mcMMO skills so grinding feels good and there is a daily double XP hour from 6 to 7 PM EST so new players do not feel behind. PvP is off by default but you can toggle it if you want to fight your friends.
Builds stay safe with land claims and the server logs blocks placed and broken. Staff can also check backups when you join or leave and when you die so lost stuff can be restored if a rule was broken.
The economy is player made with no server shops and no currency. There are player vaults for extra storage and there is no world border so you can travel far and find fresh land.
Frost and Crown is a modded PvE server that is built around exploring and building. The world feels packed with custom biomes and lots of structures like outposts towers buildings and little camps.
When you loot places it is not just one person taking everything because each player can get their own loot from the same structures. There are land claims to help keep your base and valuables safe and there is also keep inventory. Creeper explosions are disabled too so random blasts do not ruin your day.
There are tons of creatures and upgrades to how mobs look. You can tame and breed 60 different dog breeds and there is something cute for cats too. Horses have over 40 coats plus a breeding and training system. There are unique dungeons to explore and mobs to fight.
If you like building machines you can use Create for gadgets and bigger builds like planes or trains. There is also a drugs mod plus more food recipes and farming crops. It is open to join with no whitelist needed.
PurpleSMP is a relaxed survival server that mixes PvE with PvP when you actually want it. PvP is off by default so you can build and explore without getting jumped but you can toggle it on to mess around with friends.
It has mcMMO so leveling skills makes grinding feel way more satisfying. The economy is fully made by players with no server shops and no currency so trading is about what people think stuff is worth.
You can protect your builds with land claims and everybody gets a personal vault for extra storage. There is also a web map you can use to see the world like a google maps style view. Crossplay is enabled so you can join from different devices.
PurpleSMP is a small survival server that feels close to normal Minecraft but with a few extras that make it more fun.
It is mainly PvE so you can build and explore without stressing about griefers. There are land claims to protect your stuff and player vaults for extra storage. It also has mcMMO skills so you can level up while you play.
There is no server economy right now so value mostly comes from what players gather and trade with each other. PvP is off by default unless both players want to fight.
There is no world border so you can roam as far as you want. You can also use rtp to find a quiet spot and start building.
OverCraft is a small new SMP server where you can play survival and build without stressing too much.
It has land claims so your base and your stuff can stay safe while you play.
I also saw custom items and custom enchants plus tools and armour with abilities so you can work toward stronger gear over time.
There are crates and skills and minions and jobs and more so there is always something to do.
It sounds like a server with lots of content and some of it takes grinding which is good if you like working hard and seeing it pay off.
Rosebloom SMP is a friendly seasonal survival server with PVE and a community first vibe. It supports Java and Bedrock crossplay so more people can play together.
Season 3 just started and the server runs community events with in game prizes. Some prizes can be big stuff like nether stars and other valuables plus custom items.
It has custom biomes and custom food and crop content along with quality of life plugins. There is also a rewards system and seasons that are not super long.
The server also links Discord chat with Minecraft chat using a bot named Jimmy. The staff team focuses on keeping things welcoming and they even let people apply to help out. You can build explore mine farm do redstone or just relax as long as you follow the basic limitations and rules they have.
ValueGameNode is a budget Minecraft hosting place that is trying to stop the usual lag problem. They say the plans are cheap but still feel premium since they do not do corporate markup.
They own their hardware in Helsinki and they say they do a strict no overselling policy. The goal is keeping your server at 20 TPS.
The entry plan they talk about comes with 4GB RAM and 20GB NVMe SSD for €2.49 per month. They also offer a 2 day free trial for Minecraft or other games.
They use high frequency CPUs and enterprise DDoS protection. You get a Pterodactyl panel that is easy to use with one click installers. They also say you get real human support and a free subdomain for your community.