Twix SMP is a Java survival server that sticks to vanilla gameplay with a few small quality of life tweaks that help with building but still keep the normal survival feel.
It is hosted in the UK but people from any time zone can join. The community is active and welcoming and it is made for players who want long term friends to build with and chill with.
There is a creative event team that runs events on a regular schedule. There is also a cozy movie night every Sunday plus other activities to jump into.
The server uses Simple Voice Chat so talking in game feels more natural. There is also an active Discord with lots of voice calls and chatting.
Cozy Vanilla SMP With Events And Voice
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPCozy Semi Vanilla Forever Survival
I found a calm survival server that feels made for builders who want to stick around for a long time.
The world is meant to stay forever so your projects can keep growing. It is semi vanilla with minimal plugins so it still feels close to normal Minecraft.
PvP is turned off and the community is described as friendly and relaxed. It supports both Java and Bedrock so more friends can join.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IP8 Year Survival World Never Resets
This server is a survival world where everything you see was made in survival.
The world has been running for 8 years and they say there are no plans to reset it. It feels like the point is to stay in one place and keep building so your Minecraft phase does not end.
If you like long term worlds and seeing years of progress this is the kind of server that wants you to stick around.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IP5tarRock Semi Vanilla Realistic Survival Launch
This is a small server called 5tarRock that has been in development for a few months and it just released. The world is completely custom and they changed how ores generate and how combat works. There is also a special climate system and more stuff based on realism.
The server is semi vanilla but you actually have to work for your items. You cannot just build crazy auto farms and let the game play itself. A lot of easy automation is disabled so players have to play for real and earn their gear.
The community feels small and chill and they are clearly still growing and looking for new players who like survival and realism. They also have a contest going on right now where people can redesign their logo and banner. The prize is 125 dollars if your design wins.
If you want a survival style server where you grind and do not get free stuff this server seems pretty good.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPVitaNova SMP Semi Vanilla Adventure
VitaNova is a new semi vanilla SMP that just opened and it is built around community and having fun in Minecraft.
The world is custom and still feels really fresh so there is tons of space to explore and start new bases. It is not a crazy modded server but it has some plugins that make survival feel more exciting.
There is a PyroFish plugin so fishing is way more interesting. You can catch different custom fish with rarities and there are fishing tournaments where players try to beat each other.
The server uses a Lands plugin so you can claim land and keep your builds and loot safe from people who want to steal or grief.
There is an economy with AuctionHouse and Jobs. You can earn money by doing jobs and then buy and sell stuff to get rich and grow your base. There are also crates that are not super hard to get so they give you a little boost as you play.
For the launch they have a calendar event where you can claim free items until the end of January using a command. The server runs on version 1.21 and the player base is growing and they want it to be a place where everyone feels welcome.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IP1.21.1 Chill Themed Survival 16+
This is a chill 1.21.1 Java survival server that is hosted in the UK and online all the time so it feels really good for players in the UK and Europe.
The server is 16 plus and a lot of the people are 21 plus so it feels more like an older community. There are around 20 to 25 active players who just hang out and play a lot of Minecraft together.
The world is all about big themed areas. Right now there are six themes. Sol is an ancient style with Aztec and Egypt builds. Greenland is an underground theme. Extora is a sci fi and magic style area. Latvia is a medieval themed place. Metrovia is a modern city. There is also an Asian area with temple style builds.
The rules are simple. No claims but also no griefing and no pvp. The world is not planned to reset so builds are meant to last a long time. There are a few gamerule changes and plugins but it still feels very close to vanilla and there is no tp and no home commands.
To join you need to use a voice chat mod and fill out an application. If you get accepted someone messages you pretty fast.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPLuckyGemSMP Chill Vanilla Survival
LuckyGemSMP is a vanilla survival server that feels really calm and fair. It is all about trust and long term worlds so you can build stuff without worrying about random resets.
There is no pvp so players focus on building exploring and working together. The server is whitelisted so people have to apply first and staff can keep the community safe and relaxed.
The gameplay is classic survival with almost no changes. There are no grief protection plugins and staff deal with problems instead. There is also BlueMap so you can see the world online and BlazeandCave advancements so you have extra goals for long term progression.
The server is on version 1.21.11 and supports both Java and Bedrock crossplay so you can play with friends on different platforms. It is free to play with no ranks no crates and no pay to win stuff.
LuckyGemSMP is good if you like building exploring and being part of a calm survival community that plans to last a long time.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPSunset Retreat 18+ Vanilla+ SMP
Sunset Retreat SMP is a seasonal survival server that feels pretty chill and relaxed. It is a vanilla plus style world so it mostly stays close to normal Minecraft but with a few quality of life upgrades.
The server is for players who are 18 or older and it has a mature whitelisted community. People here seem to just want to escape real life chaos and hang out with others who enjoy the same block game. The playerbase is welcoming and inclusive and it looks like a nice place to meet new friends.
The owners are actually active and they play on the server themselves. They focus on managing and updating the server and keeping things running well. The gameplay uses a diamond based economy so players can set up their own shops and trade goods and services with each other.
There is voice chat support and some extra features like mob and player heads and bedrock compatibility and a map plugin. It is an EU based server so a lot of players are probably from that region. Overall it is a calm survival SMP for adults who like vanilla plus and a friendly community.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPOneIsland Online – Hardcore Survival
This server is called OneIsland and the whole idea is just to survive.
You spawn in and it feels simple but also kind of intense because the name really fits. It is just you and the island and you have to figure out how to live.
I like that it feels focused and not full of random stuff. You just play Minecraft and try not to die. It is good if you want a challenge and want to test how long you can last.
If you like survival and staying alive as long as you can this server is pretty cool.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPChilltown SMP – Relaxed Long-Term Survival
Chilltown is a survival SMP that feels really calm and relaxed. It is made for people who want to play at their own pace and not deal with crazy chaos all the time. The server has been running since 2019 so the world feels old and lived in with towns farms and cool player projects all over.
The server tries to feel close to vanilla Minecraft but still has some extra stuff. The world is custom so it does not look like a random seed. There are seasons that change how everything looks so the world does not always feel the same. There are also custom mobs weapons tools and enchants but they are balanced and not super overpowered so the game still feels fair.
You can claim land using a simple chunk system so your builds stay safe. New players get a starter kit and daily rewards and there is an optional tutorial if you want help getting started. It is fine if you like to play solo or if you want to join up with other people.
The community is mostly adults and people who like to be respectful. It is good for players who are tired of pay to win stuff and servers that keep resetting all the time. This server is on Java 1.21.11 and is made for people who want a place to relax build and stay for a long time.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IP