SqueejCraft is a hard difficulty semi vanilla smp that feels really close to single player. The server is tuned for high performance so big bases and farms actually work. It focuses on letting you build what you want and keep normal vanilla game mechanics.
There are home points and chest shops that unlock as you play. There is a land claim system so you can protect your stuff. The server also has a separate economy from vanilla so trading and shops feel more balanced. PvP is optional and there are protections so your items stay safe.
The world has a big border so there is tons of room for mega projects. Redstone and mob farms work with vanilla rules. Entity limits are generous and vanilla dupes and exploits are allowed. Xray is almost impossible and the server is set up to be lightweight and future proofed for long term play with no resets.
There are server rules and guides that explain beginners basics how to claim land how to create chest shops and how chat works. It feels like a place for players who want a long lasting survival world with strong vanilla mechanics and some helpful quality of life stuff.
SqueejCraft SMP – Semi-Vanilla Hardcore

Humans vs Zombies Gaming Night Chaos

I found a Minecraft Humans vs Zombies server where both teams are real players. Humans try to survive until the time runs out. Zombies try to infect everyone before that happens.
Humans can hide in stash spots and set up sandbags and laser mines. They can also move around the arenas with pet bats and jetpacks. Zombies get lots of classes to pick from like a Fat Zombie that can break into stash spots and a Hunter Zombie that jumps around super fast.
There is a custom grinding system too. There are smart bot zombies that drop stuff like bundles and power ups. The top mob killers each month can win prizes like VIP ranks and more.
They also run weekly events like gaming nights and double rewards. There are monthly events for leaderboards and top killer so you always have something to chase.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPGolden Economy Survival Semi Vanilla

Golden Network is a semi vanilla multiplayer survival server that feels like normal survival but with a big focus on the economy.
Gold is the main currency here and players can trade it for rare and expensive items. It makes mining and saving gold actually matter.
The server is new and the map only opened recently. The community is still growing so it is a good time to jump in and help shape the world.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPCreate Survival With No Infinite Farms

This is a modded server running a pack that is built around Create as the main thing. The whole point is to stop the usual cheesy loop where people rush farms and get infinite iron or gold and turn the server into a laggy mess.
The gameplay is meant to feel harder and more planned out. You have to think about every cog and shaft and how you spend your stress units so your builds stay efficient and actually matter.
It also tries to push a slower pace so people do not just rush big milestones right away. The vibe is more like an SMP where you can build up over time trade with others and even try to control the economy if you want.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPStarBorne Sci-Fi Story SMP Crossplay

StarBorne is a sci fi survival SMP that works on crossplay and it is built around a story. The idea is that Earth fell apart and the last survivors get sent to an Earth like planet called Alpha Centauri. You are supposed to rebuild civilization from nothing and make the planet feel like home.
The world is made to look inspiring and still survival friendly. There are unique structures to find and custom music that plays to help the whole place feel more immersive.
It is on Chapter 1 called Alpha Centauri which is season 1. There is a big mall area called Arcadia and you can use /shop. Since the server is new you get the Pioneer rank for free forever when you join.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPFresh Vanilla World First Dragon Race

New Universe is a brand new Vanilla Java server with a world that has not been touched yet.
Players can be some of the first to explore and gear up then go for the Ender Dragon.
It stays mainly vanilla but it also has some quality of life plugins. It is meant for newbies and true gamers.
There are very few restrictions but the vibe is aimed at staying free of toxicity and griefing.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IP
