# Hopeless 3: Dark Hollow Earth

> Action-adventure game with vehicle upgrades and monster battles. (iPhone/iPad app by Upopa Entertainment Ltd.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hopeless-3-dark-hollow-earth/id1140828062 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Upopa Entertainment Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1140797199)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Action, Casual
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.81/5 from 869 App Store ratings · 136 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 304 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2017-06-21
- Data updated: 2026-07-15
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hopeless-3-dark-hollow-earth/id1140828062/reviews.md

## What is Hopeless 3?

The blobs are back with a vengeance! Join the ride in the 3rd chapter of the indie hit series, HOPELESS!

A journey from the frigid poles to the center of the planet in an epic quest to rescue the remaining blobs. Unlock and collect an array of carts, cars, and tanks, and arm yourself with powerful guns to defeat the evil monsters!
Experience the rich environment of the Hopeless world, from dark caves to icy planes. Upgrade your ride from one tiny cart with a pistol to a mighty war machine on wheels, ready to take on any challenge!

Do you have the skill to survive the journey? Will the blobs see the light of day? Or is it all HOPELESS?

KEY FEATURES:
* Advance through the adventure cave with 55 levels!
* The blobs have nothing to lose :)
* Buy funky hats for your cute Blobs ! (Hats help the blobs escape reality)
* The only game where you can upgrade a pistol into an M16


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## Key features

- 55 adventure levels
- Collect and upgrade vehicles
- Arm with powerful guns
- Defeat evil monsters
- Customize blobs with hats

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bundle of Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Ammo | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Energy | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Energy discounted | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bundle of Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Cart of Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Double Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Cart of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Gems | $3.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Hopeless 3?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Cute and charming characters
- 🚀 Smooth performance

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 💰 Excessive in-app purchases and ads
- 🔄 Screen rotation issues

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Game crashes after completing levels
- Inability to progress past certain levels
- Unresponsive controls

**Most requested features**

- More levels and content updates
- Difficulty options
- Multiplayer mode

## Recent user reviews (10 of 136)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hopeless-3-dark-hollow-earth/id1140828062/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Bug

*2026-06-27, version 1.3.8*

Game now spits out a bunch of code after you finish a level. It is broken. Please fix.

### 2/5 — Fix bug

*2026-05-03, version 1.3.8*

Por favor

### 5/5 — Please fix this bug

*2026-05-03, version 1.3.8*

Game is very good but there is a bug that says null error that crashes the game after the level and I have to redo do it every time

### 4/5 — Se bugea

*2025-12-02, version 1.3.8*

Solo puedo decir que a partir de el nivel 8 cuando obtienes el arma,se traba bugea no se pero en la pantalla aparecen un montón de códigos y posteriormente se cierra el juego,solo eso que aparecen códigos y luego se cierra,arreglen eso Porfavor

### 3/5 — Bugs error

*2025-11-18, version 1.3.8*

They’re a bug that will not let me access the next level when you receive a new vehicle. Listed as error on the message board then will kick me out. Please fix so I can play it again.

### 5/5 — The bug at level 8 that make the game unplayable

*2025-06-21, version 1.3.7*

So the bug is can’t let you have the uzi idk why but can you please fix it

### 3/5 — Good game bad optomization

*2025-06-14, version 1.3.7*

Got to level where u get the uzi but got met with an error screen couldnt play on plz fix great game just is badly optimised

### 1/5 — Não passa da 2 faze

*2025-06-07, version 1.3.7*

Arrumem isso !

### 1/5 — Los anuncios estorban en juego

*2025-06-03, version 1.3.7*

Debajo de la pantalla aparece un anuncio a medio juego que no te deja interactuar a la parte baja haciendo que se te pasen muchas cosas, lo odio

### 1/5 — Not the same

*2025-05-15, version 1.3.7*

This game used to be a really fun one but recently there’s been a bug for me so every time I beat a level I get this weird very long error message that completely crashes my game and reset my progress and it’s kind of pissing me off please fix this developers. I’m begging you. I love this game but it’s just not fun when you can’t get past level 10.

## Frequently asked questions about Hopeless 3

### What is Hopeless 3: Dark Hollow Earth about?

Hopeless 3: Dark Hollow Earth is an action-adventure game where players embark on a quest to rescue blobs. You will journey through various environments, collect and upgrade vehicles, and battle monsters using powerful weapons.

### What are the key features of this game?

The game features 55 adventure levels, the ability to collect and upgrade a variety of vehicles and weapons, from a simple pistol to an M16. Players can also customize their blobs with funky hats.

### Is Hopeless 3: Dark Hollow Earth free to play?

Yes, the game is free to download and play. It does offer in-app purchases for items like vehicle upgrades and cosmetic hats, and also includes advertisements.

### What kind of gameplay can I expect?

You can expect a mix of driving, shooting, and strategic upgrading. Players will navigate through diverse environments, engaging in combat against monsters and progressing through a series of challenging levels.

### Where can I find alternatives to this game?

If you are looking for similar experiences, you might search for 'action adventure games', 'monster shooter games', or 'vehicle upgrade games' to find alternative titles.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.3.8 — 2025-10-30

Bug Fixes

### 1.3.7 — 2025-04-08

bug fixes

### 1.3.5 — 2024-08-01

Minor Bugs Fixes

### 1.2.2 — 2024-06-26

Minor Bugs Fixes

### 1.2.1 — 2024-05-20

Bugs fix

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-07-15.*