Since Minecraft servers are as popular as they come, it can be difficult for you to distinguish between good or bad servers of a specific type. The word "survival" when it comes to Minecraft servers is difficult to interpret, as it could mean a specific type or anything that involves surviving. For this list, we're focusing on servers/megaservers that specifically focus on standard Minecraft survival or themed variants. We will not include survival or PvP-focused mini-games.
We considered several factors to determine which are the best survival servers: popularity, ranking, difficulty, and variety. With this list you will find some of the best survival setups available. However, we are always open to more possible options. If you think a survival server deserves to be on this list, feel free to email us the details at [email protected]!
The shortlist
- The Mining Dead : join.miningdead.com
- The Archon: top.archonhq.net
- Data block: play.datblock.com
- Herobrine: mc.herobrine.org
- UniverseMC : at.universemc.org
Before continuing, note that these elements are not listed in any specific order. Labeling something the best is entirely up to what you like!
Best Minecraft Survival Servers
We've provided the IP address, a screenshot or trailer, and a brief description to tell you what you'll find for each server listed below.
The Mining Dead
Server IP: us.miningdead.com
The Mining Dead is inspired by the hugely popular AMC show The Walking Dead. Players start with the bare minimum and must explore the city around them to find resources and survive. This server pulls mechanics from other popular games like MineZ and focuses heavily on role-playing dynamics when it comes to multiplayer. It's very easy to immerse yourself in the story with this server!
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the archon
Server IP: top.archonhq.net
The Archon expands on standard survival gameplay by providing perks, jobs, quests, rewards, and more. This is a remarkably well-designed survival setup that favors people starting a survival adventure and gives them a chance to explore and collect resources. Players looking for an easy survival adventure that offers additional server-bound content (without becoming intrusive) would be wise to give The Archon a try.
Data block
Server IP: play.datblock.com
Datblock is an advanced Minecraft network that makes things simple for their survival servers. This is a survival server that encourages friendly behavior rather than a hostile PvP environment. When you start, you are teleported to a random location on the map, usually away from other players. However, more often than not you will be teleported to a base that someone has left unattended. So if you're settling in and ready to check out, be sure to hide your valuables!
Herobrin
Server IP: mc.herobrine.org
The Herobrine server is one of the oldest and best known servers available for Minecraft. However, they don't take advantage of their popularity to complicate their server too much and add too much content. Instead, their survival servers (of which they have several) are simple and clean, adding only a few extra features to keep players comfortable.
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MC Universe
Server IP: at.universemc.org
UniverseMC lives up to its name by being a space-themed server. Its Survival server (the Mercury Realm) provides great content and is worth making this list. It only slightly changes the standard survival, just adding features that allow you to have your own personal space to avoid heartbreak. If you want a clean design for a server and don't want to worry about other players ruining your fun, UniverseMC is the best server for you.
That's it for our list of the best Minecraft survival servers! Be sure to visit our Minecraft homepage to see the latest news, content, and guides for the world's most popular game!
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