This server is called uSurvive and it feels like a version of Minecraft that went in a different direction but still feels like normal Minecraft. It is survival but the whole thing is built around playing with other people and having fun together.
There is a custom claiming system so you can protect your builds in the overworld and not worry about griefing. It is not the usual golden shovel stuff. You can just focus on building and making cool bases.
There is also a custom dimension called the Abyss. It is like a toxic fungi wasteland with special mobs and outposts. You can fight dangerous enemies there and go for strong loot if you want more challenge and combat.
The server has quests plus custom items and custom mobs so normal survival feels bigger. There are backpacks so you can carry more and there are auctions and quick shops so players can trade and build their own little economy.
Everything is done with plugins and a resource pack so you do not need any mods. The server tries to update to the newest Minecraft version as fast as possible so it stays fresh.
It looks like a place for people who like building and exploring and also want some real fights and adventure while still staying close to vanilla Minecraft.
uSurvive SMP Evolved Vanilla Survival
Hermit Style SMP With Proximity Chat
This is a community centered survival server made by the players for the players. It is aiming for that Hermitcraft style SMP feeling while still keeping the vanilla experience most people want.
There is a diamond based economy with a shopping district. Players also work on public builds and bigger projects together. A lot of people use proximity chat so it feels more social when you run into someone.
The server has some homes plus a few cosmetic and quality of life plugins. Changes get added from community requests and polls. It is Java only on Minecraft 1.21.11 and it is whitelisted and 18 plus only.
You will usually see around 5 to 20 players online during the day and there are lots of regulars. There are also groups looking for new people to join them.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPAeternalCiv Geopolitical Nations And Destiny
AeternalCiv is a geopolitical civilization building server where you can try to forge your own destiny. You can be a citizen or a king or queen or just live alone as a hermit.
It has reinforcement with Citadel and it uses snitches for tracking stuff. There is Slimefun for extra gameplay and Movecraft for vehicles.
You can play with Origins and there are RPG mechanics with ValhallaMMO. The world has seasons and levelled mobs so fights can feel tougher.
There is Brewery plus custom recipes and more features are planned. The server is still in active development so expect changes and new mechanics over time.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPPongolands Pure Survival Crossplay Server
I found a Minecraft survival server called Pongolands and it is meant to feel authentic and friendly
It is a simple survival experience with no complex mods and it is focused on just playing the game
It supports cross platform play for Java and Bedrock and it says it runs on version 1.21.1
It seems like a good place for builders explorers and adventurers who want a chill survival worldGG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPNew ArcticMC Chill Towny Factions SMP
ArcticMC is a brand new survival server that started a couple days ago and it feels like a chill place to play.
It mixes Towny and factions so you can build a town claim land make alliances or try to take territory. PVP matters here but they try to keep it fair with an honor system that is explained in their rules.
You also get McMMO skills so you level up just by playing and you can unlock special abilities when your skills get high enough. There are custom items too and they even have furniture that is entity based and they plan limits to help with lag.
The world uses Tectonic generation so the terrain looks realistic with big mountains and valleys. The community is meant to be calm friendly and atmospheric so you can grind build or just vibe.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPToms3 True Anarchy No Admins No TPA
I found Toms3 and it feels like a small fresh alternative if you are tired of the big anarchy servers.
It is a cracked anarchy server with a brand new world and it tries to stay near vanilla with only small changes to keep it stable.
There are no admins and no rules and no bans or shadowbans so you can play however you want. There is also no tpa and no home commands so traveling actually matters.
It uses a separate authentication server and has a strict anti cheat like 2b2t. Modified clients are allowed but movement stuff like flight elytra fly and timer are disabled even if people still try to bypass it.
It has two dupes right now which are item frame dupe and donkey dupe for 1.15.2. Printers work fine for people who build and if you like crystal pvp anchors and offhand crystals are heavily penalized.
The server is meant to run long term and if it ever shuts down they say a full world download will be released. It started for Spanish speakers but most of it has been translated into English so anyone can join.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IP