Best Minecraft Survival Maps (2023)

Survival maps add extra excitement, tasks, bosses, and more to Minecraft without the restrictions of more story-driven Adventure maps.

This list contains six survival maps ranging from classic survival challenges to more unique ones that rely on command blocks, custom-made maps, and more. They're all high-quality and engaging, so the only thing you'll need to worry about is which to try out first.

6 Best Minecraft Survival Maps for Bedrock and Java

6 - Raft Survival 2

Raft Survival 2 Download Page: 9minecraft.net

Version: 1.19.4 to 1.20.2

This Minecraft map leaves you stranded at sea with nothing but a raft, the clothes on your back, and a few materials stored within a chest. In one direction lies an Ocean Monument, with the other containing a mysterious underwater structure. You'll have to use your materials carefully while diligently scouring the seas for anything else you may need. Become the king of the high seas by conquering this world!

5 - Deserted Map

Deserted Map Download Page: 9minecraft.net

Version: 1.19.4 to 1.20.2

Deserted starts you off in an empty desert with a campfire, a tent, and some beets and rotten flesh. What sets it apart from any regular desert seed is all of the unique features added by creator lesumrat. There are multiple custom structures and bosses, unique player items, and more to uncover while playing! Gather resources, strengthen your weapons and armor, and take on every boss to survive this crazy desert.

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4 - Tiny

Tiny Download Page: minecraftmaps.com

Version: 1.20

Tiny feels like a combination of a survival map and an adventure map due to its approach to playing a tiny person in a regular-sized world. It starts you off in your cottage home filled with plenty of plants and animals. You can explore around the house freely, and when you're ready to leave you can exit out of the nearby fence gate. However, stepping out of the gate will shrink you down to two pixels! Will you be able to survive in a world much bigger than you, especially with the problems that come from being so small?

3 - SkyBlock

Skyblock Classic Edition Download Page: skyblock.net

Version: 1.16.4 up to the newest release

Skyblock is often considered one of the most popular mods in Minecraft. Many developers have released various versions over the years, but nothing beats the original we all know and love. It has been updated for more recent updates but has no other significant changes from the original version of this classic survival map!

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2 - Captive Minecraft

Captive Minecraft Download Page: 9minecraft.net

Version: 1.20.1, 1.19.4

This map is one of the most popular Minecraft Survival maps ever created. It was originally developed by The Farlanders but has yet to receive an update from them since part four. However, a dedicated fan has revamped it to work with 1.18, 1.19, and 1.20 so players can relive the entire experience! You start this map unable to move and must complete achievements to expand your world barrier.

1 - Tripleblock

Tripleblock Download Page: 9minecraft.net

Version: 1.20.1, 1.19.4

Tripleblock is a newer Survival game mode and provides a fun perspective of the survival challenge in Minecraft. Much like Skyblock, Tripleblock gives players a limited amount of space. However, unlike Skyblock, players cannot branch out past the three-block-wide world barrier, so any contraption or build you want must have a narrow design!

Do you love Minecraft survival, but really want to play something more story-driven? Check out our list of the Best Minecraft Adventure Maps on Pro Game Guides to play entirely new worlds within Minecraft.