This is a community driven vanilla SMP that is trying to bring together around 25 to 30 players.
The vibe is chill and respectful. PvP is only allowed if both people agree. Griefing is not allowed. You are expected to respect other players boundaries and builds.
If you want a simple survival place with clear rules and a growing group this server is aiming for that.
I found an upcoming Minecraft survival server that is going for a simple SMP vibe.
It looks like they are recruiting people to join before it starts so you can be there early and help shape the world.
If you want a basic SMP with a small upcoming community this one is trying to get going right now.
MistyMC is a relaxed SMP that sticks to true vanilla survival. It is made for players who just want Minecraft the way it is with a friendly community around them.
The server is strict about being no pay to win. There are no claims and no griefing so people can build and play without worrying all the time.
It also supports Java and Bedrock crossplay and even works for console players. Staff are active and helpful and the world is long term and never resets.
They also keep the vanilla feel since they do not use plugins that change how vanilla gameplay works.
Onion SMP is a survival server that runs on 1.21.11 and it has crossplay so more people can join.
It has claims so your stuff can stay safe. Keep inventory is on so dying is not as painful.
You can use rtp to get around. Combat logging is handled so fights do not feel cheesy. There are teams too so you can play with friends.
Shakcraft -570 is a new Minecraft Bedrock server that is trying to find some chill players to play with.
It is grief free and it stays vanilla with no plugins. There are no land claims so you kind of just play fair and respect other peoples builds.
PvP is allowed but only if both players agree to it. It sounds like a simple server where you can just survive and hang out.
I found the Kere server and it is a hardcore survival server but it plays really different.
There are no structures and no hostile mobs spawning so the danger is more about staying alive in hardcore while you explore and build.
The terrain generation is made to feel like continents instead of one giant landmass and there are a bunch of small features to discover.
It is on Java and it says version 1.21.11.
If nobody is online the server can go into sleep mode and you just wait in the lobby until it boots back up.