All Minecraft Gamemodes
Minecraft gamemodes define how you play multiplayer—from classic Survival and SMP to minigames like Bedwars, competitive PvP, modded adventures, and Cross-Play hubs for Java and Bedrock. Use this directory to explore every major server type on MinecraftServer.Buzz, compare communities, and jump straight to curated lists with live player counts, votes, and server IPs.
Browse Minecraft servers by gamemode
Survival
Classic survival gameplay with resource gathering and building
SMP
Survival Multiplayer servers with community gameplay
Skyblock
Start on a floating island and build your empire in the sky
LifeSteal
Intense PvP where killing steals hearts from other players
Prison
Mine your way through ranks from prisoner to freedom
Factions
Team-based PvP with base raiding and land claiming
PvP
Player vs Player combat servers with competitive gameplay
KitPvP
Fast-paced arena combat with pre-made kits
Creative
Unlimited resources for building without limits
Towny
Build towns and nations with friends
Economy
Trading-focused servers with shops and money systems
Bedwars
Protect your bed while destroying enemy beds
Roleplay
Immersive RP servers with character roles
Pixelmon
Catch and train Pokemon in Minecraft
Cobblemon
Modern Pokemon mod with 3D creatures
Anarchy
No rules servers with complete freedom
Vanilla
Pure Minecraft without mods or plugins
Modded
Servers with custom mods and modifications
OneBlock
Survive on a single regenerating block
Parkour
Jumping puzzles and timed courses
RPG
Role-playing with quests and leveling
Earth
Real-world map with geopolitical gameplay
Gens
Automated generators for passive income
Bedrock
Cross-platform console and mobile support
Crossplay
Java and Bedrock players together
More gamemode categories
These tags also appear on server listings. Each link opens a ranked server list for that playstyle.
How to choose a Minecraft gamemode
Start with how you want to spend your time: long-term building and economy (Survival, SMP, Towny), fast PvP sessions (KitPvP, Bedwars, LifeSteal), structured progression (Prison, Skyblock, OneBlock), or modded content (Pixelmon, Cobblemon, Modded). If you play on console or mobile, filter for Bedrock or Cross-Play listings so the server IP matches your edition.
Each card below links to a dedicated gamemode page where servers are ranked by votes, player count, and recent activity. Sort by players online when you want an active queue, or by newest when you are looking for a fresh map launch. Premium and featured listings are marked on those pages but organic rankings still reflect community votes.
Java, Bedrock, and Cross-Play
Java Edition servers run the classic PC ecosystem with the widest plugin and mod support. Bedrock Edition covers Xbox, PlayStation, Switch, Windows 10/11, iOS, and Android. Cross-Play servers bridge both editions—often via GeyserMC—so friends on different devices can share one world. Always check a listing’s tags and description before connecting.