Shadow MC is a semi vanilla SMP that is made for both Java and Bedrock players. It lets everyone play together so it feels like one big world.
The server has custom biomes and structures so exploring feels different from normal Minecraft. There are quality of life plugins that try to keep the game close to vanilla but still more comfortable to play.
The Nether is open but The End is closed so the main focus is survival and building in the overworld. TNT duping is not allowed and mob griefing like creeper explosions is turned off so your builds are safe.
The community is friendly and welcoming and there are frequent events so you are not just playing alone all the time. It feels like a place where you can join today and slowly become part of the group.
Pulsar SMP Semi Vanilla Survival Fun
Pulsar SMP is a semi vanilla survival server that feels active and community driven. It is made for people who want a friendly place but still like some competition.
The server talks a lot about fair moderation with no admin abuse. There are frequent events and competitions so there is usually something going on.
It also has a custom plugin with 10 elemental swords. You can get rewards for completing advancements too so exploring and progressing actually matters.
If you like pvp building or just playing casually you will probably fit in here.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPLounge SMP Cozy Semi Vanilla 1.21.11
Lounge SMP is a cozy semi vanilla survival server on 1.21.11 and it lets both Java and Bedrock players play together.
It has jobs so you can get paid while you mine cook or go out hunting mobs and you can earn points and xp too.
There is also a GUI shop where you can buy and sell items and try to become the richest player on the server.
Players can set warps so you can visit community builds towns and other cool places. There is a custom claim system with a bunch of settings and even claim fly.
You can earn crates in game for extra rewards and the community is described as super kind chill and supportive.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPZaosMC Long Term Survival RPG PvP
ZaosMC is a Minecraft Java survival RPG server that feels built for the long run. It is not a quick SMP that resets all the time. The world is meant to stay so your builds and progress keep mattering.
It has survival RPG progression with skills and upgrades and custom gear. You can play chill and build big bases or go deep into grinding and end game progression. PvP is part of the vibe too.
The economy is player driven with trading and shops and auctions so items have real value. The server also says it is not pay to win since donations are only cosmetic or convenience.
It looks like they focus on stable performance and active development. The community is described as friendly and international so different playstyles fit in.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPREAL Vanilla Survival Hard Mode Chaos
Foggy Willows is a real vanilla survival server for people who want Minecraft the normal way. It runs on the official server jar with no plugins and no datapacks so it keeps all the weird vanilla quirks.
The spawn is simple and not full of rules stories. Players are expected to handle their own social problems and just play how they want. Builders and technical players fit in well.
It is hard mode and it stays on the latest stable vanilla version. There are no donations and there is no world border. There is also no tp and no sethome so you travel the old fashioned way.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPEU Lifesteal Anarchy With Zero Resets
MinecraftOffline is a European server hosted in Finland so it is meant to feel smooth for EU players.
It runs on version 1.21.11 and it mixes Lifesteal with anarchy so fights matter and the world can get wild.
It also has a zero reset policy so the map is supposed to stay long term. There are custom plugins running too.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IP