ShadowMC is a survival server that sticks close to vanilla but makes it harder and smoother at the same time. It is made for builders and explorers who want a fresh start and long seasons.
The world is custom generated so it feels new and it is still about real survival. There are quality of life changes like TreeChop and fast leaf decay plus proximity chat.
Crafting is changed with extra recipes like turning rotten flesh into leather and making name tags. The Eye of Ender recipe is harder so getting to the end takes more work.
Griefing is banned and creepers do not break blocks so your builds stay safe. You can also vote to unlock crates and win items. There is a better mending system too where you crouch and right click to repair tools using your XP bar.
It supports both Java and Bedrock.
Hard Vanilla Plus Survival Fresh World
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPCampfire SMP No Resets 18+ Semi Vanilla
Campfire SMP is a whitelisted semi vanilla survival server for players who are 18+ and want a small community that is not going to reset after a month. It started on 09/13/2025 and the goal is to keep the same world going for years.
It runs on Purpur 1.21.11 and it stays close to real survival with no /tpa and no /home. The world border is 60k by 60k so there is still a ton to explore and it will expand with major updates.
People build together a lot and hang out in voice chat. There are already community projects like a shopping district a themed city district nether highways and an arena plus a mini games area.
The server is self hosted 24/7 in Las Vegas with limited interruptions. It uses plugins like Dynmap Simple Voice Chat Coreprotect and some extra tools like Imageframe and Namecolor. There are also small data packs like anti enderman griefing custom armor stands mini blocks and player heads.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPGlowSMP Vanilla Plus Survival Grind
GlowSMP is a Vanilla plus survival server for people who want to build grind or just chill. It supports Java and Bedrock and runs on 1.21 to 1.21.10. The server is new so it is a good time to join and help shape the community.
It has claims so your stuff is protected and you do not have to stress about griefing. It also adds a bunch of quality of life stuff like voice chat and messages better harvesting chest sorting a gradient tool graves and a live map.
Fishing is a big deal here with lots of new fish you can catch and sell for money. You can track what you find and compete on a fisherman leaderboard. There are also 11 special enchantment books that help with gathering and building like breaking a whole tree at once or getting haste for mining.
Jobs are always on so you earn experience and money from most actions without picking only a few. There is also a centralized storage network that feels like modded storage where you can use a terminal and hook up your chests for easy searching.
Everything is free to play and the main features are obtainable for everyone. There are vote ranks that unlock extra perks and there is a shop for people who want convenience but it is not required.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPBack2Basics SMP Fair Semi Vanilla Survival
Back2Basics SMP is a community driven semi vanilla survival server that tries to keep things fair and simple. It started in December 2023 and it is under new ownership by Theyseemelol1ng.
It has lightweight custom plugins that keep the vanilla vibe but add some quality of life stuff. You keep your inventory when you die and you can use random teleport to find a new spot fast.
Griefing is not the vibe here since there is a custom land claiming system. You claim with a command and you can view your claims and see the borders.
The server has a player economy with in game currency so people can buy sell and trade. There is also a cosmetic store and rewards you can earn by playing plus a monthly voting competition.
They run weekend events like build battles staff hunts and quests on Saturdays and Sundays. The staff and community are active and they say it is newbie friendly.
You can join on versions 1.9 through 1.21+ and 1.21+ is recommended.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPSurvive Thrive SMP 17+ Vanilla Plus
Survive and Thrive SMP is a survival server for players ages 17 and up. It runs on 1.21.10 and it supports both Java and Bedrock so friends can play together. You have to apply first before you can join.
The vibe is casual and laid back. It is meant for people who like smaller servers and want a vanilla survival experience with some quality of life stuff. Players are encouraged to build whatever they want and take their time.
Java players can use Simple Voice Chat for proximity talking. Bedrock players can still talk with Java players using Discord voice channels.
The server has instanced player loot so chest loot is personal. There is instant tree chopping plus a DeadChest that saves your items after you die and it does not expire. You also get Bluemap for an in browser map. There is a PVP toggle so you can turn fighting on or off. You can combine an Elytra with a chestplate and you can also make mini blocks for decoration.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPHardcore Plus SMP With Public Voice
This server is a Hardcore Plus survival world that stays really close to vanilla. There are no teleport commands and block damage is fully on so fire spreads and creepers can wreck stuff. Stealing and griefing are still not allowed so it is not anarchy.
The big twist is the health system. Every time you die you lose one heart until you hit a minimum of 3 hearts. You can craft a Heart Crystal using an echo shard and a diamond block to get one heart back. You can even go past 10 hearts up to 20 hearts with temporary hearts that get eaten first when you take damage.
It has quality of life plugins like 50 percent sleep player and mob heads armor stand tools and stat leaderboards. There is optional proximity voice chat and cross chat between in game and Discord.
BareBonesMP has been around since 2019 and it is aiming for that classic server feel with a close community. Events happen every weekend and there are mayor elections every month. The map was reset on Aug 10th 2025 and they also have a main vanilla SMP plus an optional cozy modded and unwhitelisted hardcore server.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPWhitelisted Semi-Vanilla SMP With Voted Twists
Casual competitive vibeInfinite trade restocksJava whitelist accessLight roleplay energySmall active group
Yep SMP is a whitelisted Java survival server that tries hard to not get boring. It stays semi vanilla but every new season the community votes on one main plugin so the whole vibe can change.
Some seasons can be stuff like Lifesteal or Levels or Infuse and other strength based systems. Players can also suggest custom ideas and vote them in.
The community is small and active and it is around ages 15 and up. PvP is allowed and it feels chill but semi competitive and teamwork is encouraged with minimal rules as long as you are not toxic.
It also has a bunch of quality of life changes like villager pickup and infinite villager trades and Ultimate Teams. String dupers are allowed too so it cuts down the annoying grind.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPCherry Block SMP Classic Survival Vibes
Cherry Block is a survival SMP that tries to feel like classic Minecraft while still having a few small quality of life tweaks. It is the kind of place where you can build explore and just relax without the server feeling too different from vanilla.
The community is friendly and tight knit and it has been active since 2019. People join to work on big builds go on adventures and hang out with others.
The rules are simple and strict about being kind. No griefing or stealing and no cheating or hacking so the world stays fair for everyone.
The server is online 24 7 and it supports Java and Bedrock play.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPNostalgiaCraft Vanilla SMP Bedrock Java
NostalgiaCraft is a vanilla SMP that feels like the old days where you just hop on and play with friends. It is made to stay simple with no extra bloat and only a few quality of life commands like sethome and spawn and togglephantoms.
The server has a strong no griefing rule with active staff and a protected spawn area. There are no land claims but griefing is still not allowed so you can build without stressing all the time.
The world is huge with 300k by 300k borders and it has been running since 2020 with no resets so builds are meant to last. It also supports both Java and Bedrock players and it was just updated to 1.21.11.
The economy stays vanilla with player shops and trading and no weird currency plugins. People play daily and there are community events and real shops which makes it feel like a real SMP server.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPCozy Skyblock SMP With Player Trading
Cooperative progressionEconomy driven playFresh Server LaunchMarketplace buildingSimple onboarding flow
AwakenMC is a chill skyblock SMP that feels built around the people playing it. The main focus is player trading community events and regular quality of life updates so the game stays smooth and fun.
It is a small cozy community that tries hard to be welcoming and friendly to new players. The server listens to feedback and takes suggestions from the discord then players can vote on the ideas they like.
If you are new you should not feel lost when you join. You can also set up player shops and build your own little marketplace to trade with visitors. The server is staying on top of bugs and also adds fresh seasonal content.
It supports cross play and it launched about three months ago with a long term plan to build something meaningful.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IP