# Hopeless 2: Cave Escape

> Dark cave adventures! Help the cute blobs escape from monsters!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.upopa.hopeless2](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.upopa.hopeless2)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.upopa.hopeless2`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Upopa Games
- **Category:** GAME\_ACTION
- **Downloads:** 8,356,673
- **Rating:** 4.23 / 5 (103,796 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.3.5
- **Last updated:** 2025-12-16
- **First published:** 2015-10-29
- **Publisher country:** IL
- **Size:** 152 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.upopa.hopeless2)
- **Website:** [http://www.upopa.com](http://www.upopa.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://upopa.com/Alpha-Privacy-Policy/Upopa-Games-Privacy-Policy.html](https://upopa.com/Alpha-Privacy-Policy/Upopa-Games-Privacy-Policy.html)

## Description

**Hopeless 2: Cave Escape** is an engaging action adventure game set in a dark, monster-infested cave. Players help adorable blobs escape perilous situations by riding an armed minecart, shooting monsters, and collecting hidden coins to upgrade their weapons. The game features a pulse-pounding environment with immersive tactile effects, no tedious tutorials, and challenging levels that test your shooting and quick-thinking skills.

Advance through multiple levels filled with scary creatures, unlock all weapons using underground coins, and enjoy smooth gameplay enhanced by immersive tactile sensations. Join the journey to save your lost blob buddies and push your skills to the limit in this exciting dark limbo world. Follow Upopa Games on Facebook and Twitter for updates.

## Rankings

- #16,300 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.applovin.array.apphub.permission.BIND_APPHUB_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.upopa.hopeless2.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

User reviews mostly report instability: startup crashes, failure to open, and crashes on startup or loading screens across various devices/OS versions. Device-specific issues (Vivo X100 Pro, Samsung S25, Android 15/A15) are common. A subset of players are nostalgic about the game, love it, and find it fun when it runs. Appeals include its nostalgic charm and engaging concept, but the experience is undermined by bugs and broken features (ads, rewards, cloud save requests). Overall: great concept, but stability/compatibility problems prevent consistent play.

### Pros

- Nostalgia/long-time affection for the game
- When it runs, the gameplay is enjoyable and engaging (fun, sometimes scary)
- Some reviewers still call it a great game

### Cons

- App crashes on startup or won't open at all
- Crashes or freezes during loading or at the main menu, preventing progression
- Cross-device/OS compatibility problems (Android 15, Vivo X100 Pro, Samsung S25, A15)
- Ads rewards and gem purchases not functioning
- Perceived lack of updates/fixes from developers

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.upopa.hopeless2)