Minecraft Servers by Type

Adventure

Adventure servers offer a unique gameplay experience with custom maps, quests, and challenges.

Players can explore new worlds, complete puzzles, and fight custom mobs to progress through the game.

Adventure servers often have custom plugins or mods to enhance the gameplay and provide a more immersive experience.

If you enjoy exploring and solving mysteries, adventure servers are a great choice!

Anarchy

Anarchy servers have no rules or restrictions, allowing players to do whatever they want.

Players can grief, steal, and kill other players with no consequences.

Some anarchy servers even allow the use of cheat clients.

Anarchy servers can be chaotic and unpredictable, but can also be a great way to test your survival skills and creativity.

Bedrock Edition

This server supports the Bedrock Edition of Minecraft. Bedrock Edition is the version of Minecraft available on consoles, mobile devices, and Windows 10.

Bedrock Edition is the most accessible version of Minecraft, and supports crossplay between all Bedrock platforms.

It is also known as Pocket Edition, Windows 10 Edition, and Console Edition.

Some servers on this list may support both Java and Bedrock Editions.

Check out our large collection of Minecraft Bedrock Edition servers today!

Bedwars

BedWars is a popular Minecraft minigame where players try to destroy each other's beds while defending their own.

As long as a team has a bed, they can respawn after being killed. Once a bed is destroyed, players can no longer respawn. The last team standing wins!

The game is fast-paced and intense, and can usually be played with teams or solo.

If you enjoy competitive PvP games, BedWars is a great choice!

Creative

Creative servers allow players to build and create freely in the game world.

Players are given infinite resources and can fly, allowing them to build massive structures and creations.

Most creative servers have plots or worlds where players can build, and some have custom plugins or mods like WorldEdit to enhance the building experience.

Creative servers are a great way to express your creativity and build amazing things!

Crossplay Supported

This server supports crossplay between Java and Bedrock Edition.

Players on both versions of Minecraft can join and play together on these servers.

Earth

These servers are based on a (scaled) version of the real world.

Players can build and explore in a world that mirrors real-life natural terrain, often based on satellite data.

Earth servers can be a great way to learn about geography and history while playing Minecraft!

Factions

Factions servers are a popular type of Minecraft server where players join factions and work together to dominate the server.

Players can claim land, build bases, and raid other factions to gain power and resources.

The goal is to become the most powerful faction on the server!

If you enjoy team-based gameplay and strategy, factions servers are a great choice!

Hardcore

Hardcore servers are a challenging version of survival mode where players have only one life.

If a player dies, they are banned from the server. Depending on the server this may be a temporary or permanent ban.

Hardcore servers are intense and unforgiving, and require players to be cautious and strategic to survive.

Playing by yourself can be a thrilling experience, but teaming up with friends can help you survive longer, assuming you don't betray eachother...

Java Edition

This server supports the Java Edition of Minecraft. Java Edition is the original version of Minecraft, and is only available on PC and Mac.

Java Edition is the most popular version of Minecraft, and has the most mods and custom servers available.

Some servers on this list may support both Java and Bedrock Editions.

Check out our large collection of Minecraft Java Edition servers today!

Minigames

Minigame servers offer a variety of short, fun games that players can enjoy together.

They focus on offering fast-paced experiences that are easy to jump into and play, instead of the traditional Minecraft gameplay.

Minigames can include parkour, PvP battles, racing, and more!

If you enjoy quick and exciting gameplay, minigame servers are a great choice!

Parkour

Parkour servers offer challenging obstacle courses for players to jump and climb through.

Players must use their agility and skill to navigate the courses and reach the end.

Some servers will even allow their players to create their own parkour courses and challenge other server members.

They can be a great way to test your reflexes and improve your movement skills in Minecraft!

Prison

Prison servers are a unique type of Minecraft server where players start in a prison and must work their way up through the ranks to earn their freedom.

Players can mine and sell resources, complete quests, and participate in other activities to earn money and rank up.

The goal is to become the richest and most powerful player on the server!

If you enjoy grinding and building up your wealth, prison servers are a great choice!

PvE

Fight against mobs and bosses on these Minecraft servers!

PvE servers focus on player vs. environment gameplay, where players must survive against hostile mobs and complete challenges.

Some servers may offer custom mobs, dungeons, and quests to enhance the PvE experience.

If you enjoy exploring and battling against mobs, PvE servers are a great choice!

PvP

Battle against other players on these Minecraft servers!

PvP servers allow players to fight each other in various game modes, including duels, team battles, and more.

Some servers may offer team-based PvP games like Capture the Flag or BedWars.

If you enjoy competitive gameplay and testing your skills against other players, PvP servers are a great choice!

Roleplay

Roleplay servers encourage players to take on a character and act out a story in the game world.

They often have rules about what players can and cannot do, and may have custom plugins or mods to enhance the roleplaying experience.

Roleplay servers can be a great way to meet new friends and have fun in Minecraft!

Semi-Vanilla

Semi-vanilla servers are Minecraft servers that offer a mostly vanilla gameplay experience with some additional features or plugins aimed at improving the gameplay.

These servers may have quality-of-life improvements like /home or /tpa commands, but do not significantly alter the core gameplay mechanics.

Semi-vanilla servers often have a survival focus, with minimal changes to the game.

If you enjoy the classic Minecraft experience with a few quality-of-life improvements, semi-vanilla servers are a great choice!

Skywars

SkyWars is a popular Minecraft minigame where players spawn on floating islands and try to be the last one standing.

Players start with limited resources and must gather more by looting chests on their islands or killing other players.

The game is fast-paced and intense, and can usually be played with teams or solo.

If you enjoy competitive PvP games, SkyWars is a great choice!

Survival

Survival servers are the classic Minecraft experience, where players must gather resources, build shelter, and survive against the environment and other players.

Players must manage their hunger, health, and resources to stay alive and thrive in the game world.

Some survival servers have additional challenges or goals to complete, like defeating bosses or completing quests.

Whether you choose to live a solitary life or join a community, survival servers are a great way to test your skills and creativity!

Vanilla

Vanilla servers are Minecraft servers that offer the original, unmodified gameplay experience.

While they may run some small plugins or mods for performance or security reasons, they do not significantly alter the core gameplay mechanics.

These servers often offer a survival experience with minimal changes to the game.

Playing on these servers can be more challenging, since they do not have quality-of-life improvements like /home or /tpa commands.

If you enjoy the classic Minecraft experience without any frills, vanilla servers are a great choice!