# Minecraft Servers Like ManaCube

**Short answer:** The best alternative to ManaCube is TalonMC (`play.talonmc.net`): Cobblemon, Skyblock, Survival SMP, Prison, Gens and Dungeons on one IP, custom coded, with Java and Bedrock crossplay on every mode except Cobblemon. ManaCube is a large Java and Bedrock network known for Parkour, Skyblock, Prison and Survival.

**Server IP:** `play.talonmc.net` (Java) · Bedrock: same address, port `19132`

By the TalonMC team · Updated 19 October 2026

**On this page**

- [Why players look for a server like ManaCube](#why-players-look-for-a-server-like-manacube)
- [ManaCube vs TalonMC: gamemodes side by side](#manacube-vs-talonmc-gamemodes-side-by-side)
- [Why TalonMC is the better ManaCube alternative](#why-talonmc-is-the-better-manacube-alternative)
- [Each gamemode compared](#each-gamemode-compared)
- [Where ManaCube is still stronger](#where-manacube-is-still-stronger)
- [How to join TalonMC](#how-to-join-talonmc)
- [Minecraft Servers Like ManaCube: FAQ](#minecraft-servers-like-manacube-faq)
- [Try it on TalonMC](#try-it-on-talonmc)

## Why players look for a server like ManaCube

ManaCube is a large Java and Bedrock network known for Parkour, Skyblock, Prison and Survival. If you like that, you probably want the same things: several long-term gamemodes on one address, custom systems and regular seasons and updates. TalonMC gives you all three, and runs Cobblemon, Gens and a full Dungeons gamemode on top.

## ManaCube vs TalonMC: gamemodes side by side

| Network | Skyblock | Prison | Gens | Dungeons | Survival | Cobblemon | Bedrock |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| TalonMC | Yes | Yes (OP) | Yes | Full gamemode | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| ManaCube | Yes | Yes (ranks) | No | Inside Survival | Yes | No | Yes |

Checked on 19 October 2026 from [ManaCube's own website](https://manacube.com/). "Not listed" means their site does not mention it.

## Why TalonMC is the better ManaCube alternative

- **Prison:** OP Prison numbers from the first minute instead of a rank-by-rank climb across worlds, plus rebirths with milestone rewards all the way to R100. [Full Prison comparison](https://www.talonmc.net/best-minecraft-prison-servers/).
- **Skyblock:** Seasonal races and weekly Solo and Co-op island tops that reset every Saturday, plus virtual enchants that harvest thousands of blocks in one proc. [Full Skyblock comparison](https://www.talonmc.net/best-minecraft-skyblock-servers/).
- **Survival:** The Deadzone extraction mode, trading cards and custom fishing with 51 fish and sea creatures, with Java and Bedrock in one world. [Full Survival comparison](https://www.talonmc.net/best-minecraft-smp-servers/).
- **Dungeons:** A dedicated dungeon server with seasons, a World Boss every 3 hours and tribes of up to 8. [Full Dungeons comparison](https://www.talonmc.net/best-minecraft-dungeon-servers/).

- **Six gamemodes on one IP:** Cobblemon, Skyblock, Survival SMP, Prison, Gens and Dungeons from one hub at `play.talonmc.net`.

- **Everything is documented:** every enchant, gym, generator tier and zone is listed in the [TalonMC wiki](https://www.talonmc.net/wiki/), built from the game code.

- **Seasons:** Skyblock Season 9, Prison Season 3 and Dungeons Season 6, and Gens launched on 17 October 2026, so new players start a fresh race.

## Each gamemode compared

| Gamemode | ManaCube | TalonMC |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Prison | Mythology-themed rank prison across several worlds, with custom pickaxes, rebirths and guilds | OP Prison on Season 3: a private mine for every player, 118 pickaxe enchants, automatic prestige with no cap, rebirths to R100 |
| Skyblock | MMORPG-style Skyblock with jobs, skills, prestiges, island levels and alchemist minions | RPG Skyblock on Season 9: five skills with ten prestiges each, 120 custom enchants, stacked spawners and auto sell chests, weekly Solo and Co-op island tops |
| Survival | Latest Minecraft version, custom mobs and bosses, quests, jobs and dungeons | Grief-protected SMP with keep inventory, opt-in PvP, 14 jobs, Survival Levels 1 to 100, 198 trading cards and the Deadzone extraction mode |
| Dungeons | Dungeons as a feature inside its Survival server | Dungeons is its own gamemode on Season 6: 25 zone stages, 60+ sword enchants, rebirth, ascension, prestige and New Game, World Boss every 3 hours |

## Where ManaCube is still stronger

- **Prison:** ManaCube has a bigger network with more side gamemodes like Parkour and Towny.
- **Skyblock:** ManaCube has more MMO systems like jobs and alchemist minions.
- **Survival:** ManaCube has hundreds of quests and custom dungeons.
- **Dungeons:** ManaCube dungeons sit inside a full survival world.
- **Gamemodes TalonMC does not run:** Parkour, KitPvP, Lifesteal, Towny and Creative.

If those matter most to you, ManaCube is a fine choice. If you want deeper progression on custom-coded gamemodes, try TalonMC.

## How to join TalonMC

- **Java:** open Multiplayer, click Add Server and enter `play.talonmc.net`.

- **Bedrock:** open Play, then Servers, tap Add Server, enter `play.talonmc.net` and port `19132`.

- **Cobblemon:** install the free TalonMC modpack from Modrinth first, then join the same address.

## Minecraft Servers Like ManaCube: FAQ

**What is a good server like ManaCube?**
TalonMC (`play.talonmc.net`). It runs Prison, Skyblock and Survival like ManaCube, plus Cobblemon, Gens and Dungeons, with Bedrock crossplay on every mode except Cobblemon.

**Is TalonMC better than ManaCube?**
For deep progression, yes in our view: OP Prison numbers from the first minute instead of a rank-by-rank climb across worlds, plus rebirths with milestone rewards all the way to R100. ManaCube is bigger in other areas, which this page lists honestly.

**Can I play TalonMC on Bedrock like ManaCube?**
Yes. Use `play.talonmc.net` with port 19132 on Bedrock. Every gamemode except Cobblemon has crossplay.

**Is TalonMC free?**
Yes. Every gamemode is free to play. Voting pays Credits every day.

## Try it on TalonMC
Free on Java and Bedrock. One IP for every gamemode.

Source: https://www.talonmc.net/guides/servers-like-manacube/