Best Challenging Minecraft Servers

Stone Zone SMP

Post author By ServerFinder
Post date February 23, 2022

Vanilla with Data Packs!

Survival of the Dankest!

This dank server is over one year old with no plans of shutting down anytime soon. The world has chunks that date back to 1.15 beautifully blended with new 1.18 chunks. This server has no plans of resetting the world, and takes back ups fairly often. Stone Zone uses a mixture of unique custom data packs and popular QoL data packs.

Stone Zone is a small SMP that offers the dankest survival experience that you can partake in. Copious treasures and challenges await You. Hostile mobs will attempt to overwhelm your defenses, but with the dank loot You’ve collected along the way You’re bound to over come the challenge. Use emeralds to buy all sorts of things; including villager eggs. Create your own massive villages and farms to match. But be careful who you share your coordinates with! Someone may loot your stash! Stone Zone could be mistaken for an anarchy, its definitely not. We have a few basic rules.

Join the Dankest SMP on the West Coast!

Always running the latest Vanilla JAR from Mojang!

Join @ StoneZone.ServeMinecraft.Net

Join the Stone Zone Discord Server @ https://discord.gg/8fzCabd7pA

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Sigma Draconis Lobby

Post author By ServerFinder
Post date February 1, 2022

THE SIGMA DRACONIS MINECRAFT NETWORK”
TAKE YOUR CREATIVITY TO WAR”

Survive in a challenging survival server and establish yourself as a force to be reckoned with!Using our custom modpack to take down enhanced AI NPC’s and wage war on other crafters.
– 24/7 Support via Discord Ticketing System
– Enhanced custom NPC AI behaviors for a unique challenge!
– Player Driven Economy
– Custom Worlds to explore
– Growing dedicated staff team
– Expansion planned for more modpacks and vanilla servers – —
– Custom mods and plugins to come!
Several 1.12.2 servers on offer, check our discord for more info

minecraft.sigmadraconis.games

1.18 Challenging Creative Edition Experiment Hosting Java Edition Pvp Rime Survival Train Uber Vanilla Youtuber Youtubers

Geode

Post author By ServerFinder
Post date January 18, 2022

Me and some of my friends are hosting an experiment where we place a bunch of players in a 200×200 aria in challenging train and see what happens over time. we aren’t YouTubers just players having fun playing the game. If you will like to join the IP is mc.geode.earth 1.17 to 1.18.1 java edition. We are open to suggestions. You can join our discord at https://discord.gg/nhFhKCMASz

mc.geode.earth:25581

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Skyland Skyblock

Post author By ServerFinder
Post date December 2, 2021

This is Skyland Skyblock, a challenging skyblock server with 80+ custom quests. This server gives skyblock a very vanilla feel with very few changes. Custom quests give the required items that you need to progress. Do you have what it takes to finish every quest?

135.148.5.61

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GaryCraft

Post author By ServerFinder
Post date November 28, 2021

Are you looking for a semi-survival server that has a warm and welcoming community? Do you miss the good old days of Minecraft where you would play on a chill, survival server with your friends back in 2013? Have you been looking through server lists endlessly trying to find a simple, friendly, and community-based semi-survival server to dedicate your time to?

GaryCraft is an upcoming semi-vanilla survival server made with the purpose of bringing back that nostalgic, welcoming, community feel to survival servers that are becoming harder to find nowadays. Gameplay is very simple—you will have a few basic commands like /rtp, /sethome, and /tpa to assist you in your travels. We have a server shop where you can buy and sell most items. Explore, make friends, and grind out the shop. We have unique features like discord chat integration and secret shops where you can buy special items. The map is set on hard mode to really bring out that challenging, survival feel to the game but you don’t need to worry because we will always be here if you need help with anything. The server will always be up so don’t be afraid to mine, build, and progress on the server. We also have a friendly, dedicated staff team working around the clock to deliver the best possible gameplay for our community. Mine, build an epic base, and discover the hidden shops. Invite your friends. We want you to have an amazing experience. Grow with us and make lasting memories here.

gary.skynode.gg

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MidnightGG

Post author By ServerFinder
Post date November 23, 2021

We welcome you to the information from our server! 🙂

• Hello, I am the person in charge of the server and I want to welcome you, our new user program and to come will be happy to welcome you into it.

• The server currently has 2 modes: Survival 1.16.5 and Towny Wars 1.17, you can have fun with the wonderful community that it contains within it.

• The server has many options for the convenience of users, such as messages through modalities, moderation, / premium among many other options that protect and make the player experience better.

• Our server also has active events with real-time users, who will compete against you in various challenges to get totally challenging rewards.

• The IP of our server is “mc.midnightgg1.com”

• Thank you very much for reading this if you have reached the end and we are waiting for you on our server.

mc.midnightgg1.com

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MidnightGG – SURVIVAL – TOWNY [1.8 – 1.17]

Post author By ServerFinder
Post date November 22, 2021

We welcome you to the information from our server! 🙂

• Hello, I am the person in charge of the server and I want to welcome you, our new user program and to come will be happy to welcome you into it.

• The server currently has 2 modes: Survival 1.16.5 and Towny Wars 1.17, you can have fun with the wonderful community that it contains within it.

• The server has many options for the convenience of users, such as messages through modalities, moderation, / premium among many other options that protect and make the player experience better.

• Our server also has active events with real-time users, who will compete against you in various challenges to get totally challenging rewards.

• The IP of our server is “mc.midnightgg1.com”

• Thank you very much for reading this if you have reached the end and we are waiting for you on our server.

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VanillaTerminal

Post author By ServerFinder
Post date November 13, 2021

Vanilla Terminal is a challenging Survival Server that only uses plugins for server chat and administration. All gameplay is left as intended… Vanilla!

Challenging Fun Griefing Leaderboards Plugins Pvp Raiding Raids Rides Semianarchy Semivanilla Shop Skills Smp Survival

DarkxSmp Semi-Anarchy [ No hacks [ bosses [ clans [ custom enchants [ Custom Armor/weapons [ Griefing Allowed[ Raiding allowed [ free Speach Allowed.

Post author By ServerFinder
Post date October 24, 2021

DarkxSmp

Hello All, Would like to invite everyone to our new survival server/semi-anarchy server. The server has been Up for couple months now. and plan on keeping it up forever, we get a daily member count of around 5/15 at peak times and wish to grow that more and more! the server prides itselve on not being so protective, such as having no claiming, and free speach, no keep inventory in wild and raiding/griefing is allowed.
Before Creation i had experiences on other servers of admin abuse on myself. so admin abusing is not allowed and will never happen.
Who will be the strongest?

DARKxSMP
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Our Minecraft Server DarkSmp offers many features which provide a fun
enviroment,Jump in and play alone or if u want to party up and play with friends
Meet new minecraft players in our Server Spawn area or discord which is actively Growing Larger.
Active Admins in game or discord for any Questions or Help.

NO HACKERS. we provide a anti hacking system with lets admins and owner
monitor players and catch anyone looking to abuse or hack their way to
the top on server

Our server Features include:

-PartyChat/ Friendslist

-clans

-anti hacking plugin

-spawn area

-The pit arena- with keep inv only in the arena

-Tpa/Sethome

-Custom Op items/Armor/Weapons

-Boss Mobs – with chance of dropping Op Items

-suggestions taken – active admins or owners who actively look and hear feedback

And many more fun features

All type of players are accepted here from the less experience to the pvp
Gods to the builders and to the casuals, come join and have fun
Can You survive ?

Test Yourself
server IP 51.195.141.222

Discord Link/invite: https://discord.gg/zADppjfYX9

550 Anti-grief Bedrock Challenging Competitions Economy Engaging Fishing Java Jobs Landclaim Quests Smp Survival Vanilla

Brungia – Hard & Rewarding Survival Experience [ANTI-GRIEF]

Post author By ServerFinder
Post date October 22, 2021

Are you looking for engaging, and social players that enjoy building or playing survival? You’ve come to the right place!

Brungia is a survival server offering a new, refreshing experience to Minecraft. We offer 100% grief protection (meaning all your builds will be kept safe) and features such as Jobs, Quests, Economy, Custom Fishing, Land Claiming, Custom Enchantments, Player Warps and so much more!

With a server difficulty set at hard and mobs that scale in level depending on how far you are from spawn, a challenging survival experience is guaranteed! However, fear not as fun, voluntary competitions are usually hosted, meaning you can earn some rewards that will assist you in your journey.

We aim to keep the survival experience as vanilla as possible. However, if you can earn enough coins, you can purchase certain permissions.

Links
IP Address – play.brungia.site
Forums – https://discuss.brungia.site
Discord Invite Link – https://discord.gg/EMqxEhu

Anarchy Bedrock Cross-Play Smp Survival Vanilla

Very cool Anarchy Server

Post author By ServerFinder
Post date September 28, 2025

Type: Vanilla → PaperMC server with plugins
Version: 1.21.8 (24/7)
Online-Mode: OFF → Cracked clients supported
World Type: Unrestricted wilderness (build/mine/PvP everywhere)

https://zylez.github.io/mantech-wiki/

man.serveminecraft.net

Survival

S5Cosmics Survival

Post author By ServerFinder
Post date September 28, 2025

This is the survival server for S5-Cosmic’s fan club from twitch and discord. Join the twitch streams or join the discord to catch up on what S5-Cosmic is doing! This is a survival server running on the latest version which is 1.21.8

73.197.150.141

Anarchy Bedrock Pvp

NoRules MC

Post author By ServerFinder
Post date September 28, 2025

Opening: 09/29/2025 (00:00 GMT+1)
Welcome to NORULESMC, the ultimate anarchy Minecraft server where there are absolutely NO RULES. Dupes are allowed, griefing is encouraged, PvP is everywhere, and chaos never ends. Build, destroy, and conquer with total freedom. Join now: NORULESMC.exaroton.me

norulesmc.exaroton.me

Lifesteal Pvp

CloudVerse

Post author By ServerFinder
Post date September 28, 2025

Experience smooth lag free gameplay with good ping and stable FPS on our India based hosting.

Both Cracked and Premium players welcome

Optimized for low latency and fast connections

Enjoy a seamless adventure without interruptions

Join CloudVerse and play the way Minecraft was meant to be smooth stable and fun

play.cloudverse.fun

Cross-Play Economy Smp Survival

Dhakamine

Post author By ServerFinder
Post date September 28, 2025

play.dhakamine.xyz – Feature-packed survival with a player-driven economy, super cheap coins, free rewards, and regular giveaways! Mine, trade, complete quests, and build your legacy in a thriving community!

play.dhakamine.xyz

Bedrock Bedwars Cross-Play Survival

Velkarth Network

Post author By ServerFinder
Post date September 28, 2025

Immerse yourself in a unique survival full of adventures and novelties. Here you will not find the typical survival, but a world full of exclusive items, personalized mines, challenging dungoons and unique biomes that will make your experience something completely different.

Explore, improve your skills, face yourself with dangerous creatures in dungeons, get special resources in our mines and discover secrets hidden in each bioma.

mc.velkarth.com

Economy Lifesteal Pvp

NATURE MC

Post author By ServerFinder
Post date September 28, 2025

Welcome to Nature MC – The Ultimate Lifesteal Server!
Where every kill fills your health bar and every battle is a test of skill!

Server Features:
Lifesteal Gameplay – Slay enemies and heal instantly!
Epic PvP Battles – Prove you’re the best!
Ranks & Keys – Unlock exclusive rewards & flex your status!
Weekly Events & Giveaways – Win cool prizes & have fun!
24/7 Active Community – Never game solo again!
Smooth, Lag-Free Experience – Game nonstop with zero interruptions!

Ready to become a legend?
Join us now: https://discord.gg/xvNesnvK7N

||@everyone||
Level up your game & your life bar! Come to NATURE MC and dominate!

odin.berserk.host:25576

Anarchy

InfBInfT

Post author By ServerFinder
Post date September 28, 2025

minecraft.imlillith888.xyz

Cross-Play Economy Lifesteal Pvp

Gamerzone Network

Post author By ServerFinder
Post date September 28, 2025

Gamerzone (Lifesteal Edition)
Step into the ultimate Lifesteal experience!

Features:

Custom GUI for RTP, Leaderboards, and Shop

Intense Lifesteal gameplay. fight, survive, and grow stronger

Smooth and lag-free performance

Owned by SidhantPlayz_ & g4merprime & Showgunnn
Powered by FluxCloud

Join the adventure and become a legend in GamerZone!

gamer.fluxhosting.cloud:19141

Creative Economy Survival Towny

CortexMC

Post author By ServerFinder
Post date September 28, 2025

IP: CortexMC.com
Towny Live Map: map.cortexmc.com

Join CortexMC, a self-hosted, small community server built for players who love collaboration, exploration, and creativity.

Features

Towny Survival – Build towns, form nations, and expand your territory on a 1:500 scale Earth map.

Custom Economy – Earn money through selling items, player-run chest shops, and voting!

Shards System – Collect Shards from AFKing, boosters, playtime, and voting.

Custom Menus – Easy-to-use GUIs for shops, teleportation, and commands.

Voting Rewards – Support the server daily and earn Shards + Cash.

DynMap – Explore the world live online: map.cortexmc.com

Why CortexMC?

CortexMC is more than just another server — it’s a tight-knit community with a balanced economy, unique shard system, and a focus on player-driven gameplay. Because it’s self-hosted, every update and feature is designed with the community in mind.

Build. Trade. Explore. Thrive.
Join today: CortexMC.com

CortexMC.com

Bedrock Economy Lifesteal Pvp Raiding

Zerath Mc

Post author By ServerFinder
Post date September 28, 2025

Welcome to Zerath MC, a thrilling Minecraft LifeSteal server where survival and combat go hand in hand. Released on 27 September 2025, this server offers an intense world where every hit counts each strike you land strengthens you, while every hit you take weakens you. Build, explore, and battle friends or foes in fast-paced PvP action that keeps you on your toes.

Developed by Apoliak [SAGAR00700] with assistance from Krishna [Itz_Krish]Zerath MC runs smoothly on an Indian node and is optimized for Minecraft version 1.21.5 Native. Whether you’re seeking strategic gameplay, epic battles, or leaderboard domination, this server delivers a balanced and immersive LifeSteal experience for all players. Join today and prove your skills in a world where every heartbeat matters!

play.zerathmc.fun

Smp Survival

Fireball SMP

Post author By ServerFinder
Post date September 28, 2025

Fireball SMP is a unique server with its own unique plug-in. The plug-in gives you an Artifact as soon as you log in and this could be fire Artifact, Earth Artifact, or so many more. Alongside our custom plug-in we also have a great spawn, no p2w features and Events all the time. If you want more information join our discord below.

mc.fireballmc.net

Economy Modded Smp Survival

R1L3YXTTV ATM10

Post author By ServerFinder
Post date September 28, 2025

ATM 10 Community and Public Server hosted by twitch.tv/r1l3yx

Player and Server shops
No banned items
Nightly Restarts

Shops are designed to not be pay to win, just help with some of the grind in a major modpack like ATM10

R1l3yxttv-atm10.mcserv.fun

Economy Pvp Smp Survival

EchoHaven MC

Post author By ServerFinder
Post date September 28, 2025

Welcome to EchoHaven SMP

Join a friendly, community-driven Survival PVP Multiplayer server where the competition never ends!
With regular community-driven updates and daily events you can level up your competition with spawner farms to get rich fast, unique pvp skills to gain a one up on your opponent, and a team system to join your friends and win the battle together!

We are always looking to expand and are currently looking for dedicated team members to help us improve play quality, join today!

play.echohaven.net

Cross-Play Lifesteal Pve Pvp

Zephyrus MC

Post author By ServerFinder
Post date September 28, 2025

Welcome to Zephyrus MC!

Step into a world of adventure, community, and endless fun.
We host exciting events, giveaways, and challenges where you can win rare rewards.

Whether you’re here to explore, build, or compete, there’s always something waiting for you at Zephyrus MC.

Join today and be part of the journey!

play.zephyrussmp.xyz

Economy Survival

Thesis Smp

Post author By ServerFinder
Post date September 28, 2025

our smp is nothing too crazy, just a small place for a handful of people to play together. it’s not some huge server with tons of rules and plugins, it’s more like a cozy little world where we can just hang out, build stuff, mess around, and have fun. everyone knows each other (or will, eventually), and the whole vibe is pretty chill. think of it less like a “server” and more like a group of friends sharing the same minecraft world.

thesissmp.my.pebble.host

Cross-Play Economy Factions Mini Games Modded Skyblock Vanilla

BoraCraft

Post author By ServerFinder
Post date September 28, 2025

BoraCraft is an ambitious Minecraft server network aiming to become the premier destination for players seeking a diverse range of gameplay experiences. It offers a comprehensive selection of game modes, spanning from vanilla Minecraft experiences to fantasy-themed game modes, alongside a growing collection of mini-games. The server’s vision is to establish itself as the leading platform by providing every conceivable game mode, catering to a broad player base. BoraCraft is designed to be cross-platform compatible, allowing both Java and Bedrock Edition players to seamlessly connect and enjoy the server’s offerings. This cross-play functionality is achieved while simultaneously supporting both Paper (a high-performance Minecraft server software) and modded versions of the game, indicating a commitment to both stability and expanded content.

mc.boracraft.net

Earth Economy Smp Survival Towny

Project Gladiator

Post author By ServerFinder
Post date September 28, 2025

Welcome to the ultimate competitive Towny experience in Minecraft!

Every month, new prizes are up for grabs for the Largest Town, the Richest Player, and the Wealthiest Town. Rally your friends, build your empire, and rise to dominance as you battle for control over Earth itself.

projectgladiator.mc.gg

Cobblemon Roleplay Smp Survival Towny

Victory Road SMP

Post author By ServerFinder
Post date September 28, 2025

Welcome to Victory Road SMP — The Ultimate Cobblemon Adventure!

A specially curated modpack for the best possible Cobblemon experience.

This server has been open to whitelist for the past 2 months, and we have decided to make it public!

Tired of boring servers? Step into a world where Pokémon and Minecraft survival come together perfectly!

Why choose Victory Road SMP?

Daily Events — Tournaments, hunts, and unique challenges every day!

Great Community — Friendly players & supportive staff always ready to help. We have a tight knit community, where you can truly get to know each player. You will see the same familiar faces each day, along with new ones!

SMP Playstyle — Survival Minecraft with claiming, building, and exploring.

Player Gyms — Challenge real players as Gym Leaders and climb the Victory Road! (uses natdex ruleset)

Balanced & Fair — No pay-to-win, just pure Cobblemon fun. All 1025 Pokemon!

Voice Chat— Meet new people and immerse yourself in your environment!

Server Champion— A tournament is held once a month for the Server Champion status! Will you be strong enough?

Whether you want to catch ’em all, become a Gym Leader, or just enjoy building with friends, Victory Road SMP is the place to be.

Join us today! https://discord.gg/QDvmttMs

victoryroadsmp.spmc.co

Earth Economy Factions Smp Survival Vanilla

Manabridge

Post author By ServerFinder
Post date September 28, 2025

Welcome to manaflux and bridge earth smp a place that’s have slimefun , pvp mechanic , enchantment, etc….. a place that’s you can say it’s a great **server**. This server is combined by 2 server manaflux(hoster) and bridge(player provider) we are happy if you have anything to ask
-soon we will add crossplay

now-royal.gl.at.ply.gg:41321

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