WhimsyWillow SMP is a small semi vanilla server that feels really cozy and friendly. It has amazing terrain generation and more than 100 biomes so there is always something new to explore.
The world is pretty fresh and the border keeps expanding. That means new areas are always opening up and you can go on adventures and find cool places for bases and builds.
There are optional origins so if you want to spice up your playstyle you can. If you do not want that you can still play normal and just hang out with everyone.
The server has rules against griefing and a few extra rules that make it feel like a safe place. You can build and go crazy with your ideas without worrying about people ruining your stuff.
The owners are always adding new content and doing events to keep things interesting and more community based. It feels like a place that keeps growing and changing in a fun way.
To join you just apply with a simple short application so it is not hard to get started.
WhimsyWillow SMP Semi-Vanilla Origins
Australia Vanilla Anarchy No Rules
LegacyMC is a vanilla anarchy survival server that goes for the most raw Minecraft feeling. It is a big open world with no rules and it is meant to stay that way.
There are no gameplay changing plugins and there is no pay to win stuff. There are no land claims and no teleporting so you have to travel and survive for real.
The server started in June 2025 so it is still a newer world where you can leave a mark. PvP is on and griefing and raiding are allowed so expect chaos.
It is hosted on dedicated hardware in Australia for better ping in Australia and New Zealand. It is open to everyone with no whitelist and there are no donation requests.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPBasileia Vanilla Factions PvP Wars
Basileia is a vanilla factions PvP kind of place with a big geopolitics vibe.
I found a group that plays a lot of these servers together. The chats and voice chats stay active and they run fun events every Saturday at 1pm EST.
They also say newcomers are welcome so it feels easy to jump in and start playing with people.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPNether Online Hardcore Exploration Server
I found a server called NETHER.ONLINE and it is trying to be way more intense than normal survival. It is built around huge exploration and tough fighting so you always have something to do.
It has custom bosses plus a ton of biomes across all dimensions. You can also find custom structures dungeons and trial chambers which makes exploring feel massive.
There are custom items and resources that are chance based so you keep chasing better finds. They also have self flying elytra which sounds fast and wild.
The server says cheating is impossible because they use their own anti xray and anti esp. It also says there is no pay to win ever so it is supposed to stay fair.
It is a new server with constant updates and it is run by a passionate owner and a small dedicated staff team.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPWILD HUNT Awakening RPG SMP Crossplay
I found The Wild Hunt Awakening and it feels like a real RPG world inside Minecraft. You pick a class and you learn skills so fights feel more like spells and combos than normal survival.
There are NPCs that feel alive and you can make powerful custom items. The server pushes you to team up because there are wild bosses and deadly dungeons that are meant for a party.
If you like fighting other players there is PvP too and you can use your arcane skills. It is crossplay for Java and Bedrock so more friends can jump in.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPAdults Only SMP With Big Server Features
casual friendly survivalChill survival worldCommunity first vibesFair staff presenceTech progression plugin
Adults Night Out is an 18 plus SMP made for people who want a calm place without kids and random chaos. It is for building exploring and just hanging out with other adults.
The server is run by active staff and it has a lot of custom features that aim to feel like a big server without the drama. They keep up with major updates and they add new stuff based on community suggestions.
Your builds are protected with CoreProtect and a simple custom land claiming system. There are daily rewards for logging in. It also has Slimefun for machine style progression and gadgets plus mcMMO so you can level up skills like mining swords and fishing.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IP