# You are Hope — Survive & Rebuild Civilization

> Multiplayer survival and civilization rebuilding game across generations. (iPhone/iPad app by Wereviz.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/you-are-hope/id1386813914 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Wereviz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1146826775)
- Category: Games, Role Playing, Simulation
- Price: $4.99 with in-app purchases (on sale, was $5.99)
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 1,158 App Store ratings · 331 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 12.1 · 169 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Japanese, Korean, European Portuguese, Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish
- Released: 2018-08-17
- Data updated: 2026-09-01
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/you-are-hope/id1386813914/reviews.md

## What is You are Hope?

#1 Role playing game in 32 countries so far!

"You are Hope" is based on an earlier version of a PC game called "ONE HOUR ONE LIFE", made by Jason Rohrer.

It's not the same game though. You are Hope's gameplay and online worlds are separate from OHOL's, and the emphasis is more on the need to collaborate peacefully with other players in order to survive and evolve. Your task is to rebuild civilization from scratch, together with other players and across countless generations.

One important thing you do in this game is to name your children (who are also players). "You are Hope" is what a mother would say when she gives the name 'Hope' to her baby.

You are born either as a baby to one of the other players, or as a young woman if no suitable mother is found. Every minute of real time is one year in the game and your maximum age is 60 years. A single life is limited, but the things you make during your lifetime are left for your children and grandchildren once you are gone. Try to make life a little bit easier for those who come after you, so your family line will have a chance to prosper for generations to come.

Sometimes you will spawn alone in the wilderness. You need to build a fire to stay warm and trap rabbits to get meat and furs for clothes. A sharp stone may be your best friend in the beginning. Try to find a good spot to settle and grow some food, because other players may soon arrive as your children, and will need to be taken care of until they are grown enough to help you.

Sometimes you will be born in a sprawling city, with farmers, cooks, blacksmiths, shepherds and hunters. There will be clothes and equipment ready for you, prepared by players who may be your grandparents or distant relatives. Maybe you will gather some friends and set out to start a settlement of your own, maybe you will inherit a farm job from your uncle, or maybe you will slay bears and wolves. The choices are endless, but remember: unless you leave the world better after you have lived than when you arrived, you have not really achieved anything.

Every life you play will put you in contact with new players. Some are more experienced than you, some are less. Some will teach you and some will learn from you. Some may even be disruptive to the civilization you are building, and will need to be dealt with accordingly. It will be up to you and your fellow players to shape the world for a brief moment in time, before the following generations take over.

After your game life is over, you can look at your family tree and see how your descendants are doing. You can take pride in each of your younger relatives who survives into adulthood and in each new generation that follows you, knowing that you helped make it happen.

## Key features

- Rebuild civilization from scratch
- Collaborate with other players
- Multi-generational gameplay
- Survival mechanics (fire, hunting)
- City building and resource management
- Family tree progression

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $4.99.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Family Ties Add-on | $2.99 | one-time |
| Solo Play Server Trial 7 Days | $0.99 | one-time |
| Private Friends Server 30 Days | $3.99 | one-time |
| Solo Play Server 30 Days | $2.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Body Language | $1.99 | one-time |


## Chart rankings

- #156 in Top Paid · Role Playing (US App Store)

## What do users think of You are Hope?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 👍 Enjoyable gameplay
- 🤩 Creative and fun
- 💰 Money well spent
- 🕰️ Great for passing time
- 🤝 Collaborative with strangers

**Cons**

- 🐛 Swipe controls don't work
- 🤯 Difficult to learn and play
- 🍔 Hunger mechanic too fast
- 🕹️ Controls are confusing
- 🤖 Lack of AI players

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Swiping/tapping not responsive
- Can't put down or drop items
- Frequent disconnections and lag
- Spawn issues and getting stuck
- Crafting recipes not working

**Most requested features**

- Add more plants/crops to farm
- Implement a skip tutorial option
- Allow continuing progress after death
- Add regional/language-based servers
- Improve crafting system and guides

## Recent user reviews (10 of 331)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/you-are-hope/id1386813914/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Best game ever

*2026-07-21, version 2.25.0*

Best strategy Simulation game ever. There is a learning curve to learn about upgrading tech and all. Great in player community base which are loyal even though developers have abandoned this game.

### 1/5 — 暗黙のルールが合わなかった

*2026-05-01*

基本的にみなさん優しいです。ですが、高圧的な態度であれこれ指示してくる人や、物の配置や作る順序など決められた通りでないといけないような神経質な方が一定数おられ、暗黙のルールのようなものが出来上がっています。

チュートリアルでいくら練習しても暗黙の了解まではわからないですし、チュートリアルで登場しないアイテムも多いので、うかつに触ったりするだけで勝手なことをするなと怒られてばかりで、ゲームなのに仕事並みにストレスが溜まります。

鍛治で失敗したり牛にマンゴーの葉っぱを与えたりして（もちろん死ぬとは知らずに）、めちゃくちゃに怒られたのがトラウマになり、難しそうな仕事はなかなか挑戦できず、どの村でも運搬や畑などの当たり障りのない作業しかできません。

オブザーバーでの観察を重ね、ある程度作業の流れがわかってきたものの、どの村でも同じように順番通りの仕事を繰り返すだけの作業ゲーだと気付いてしまい、虚しくなりました。
ゲームの中で自由な人生を満喫するはずだったのに、これじゃまるで無賃労働させられているかのようです。
アンインストールした瞬間、仕事のストレスから解放されたような清々しい気持ちになりました。

他のプレイヤーに迷惑をかけまいとwikiやYouTubeも参照しながら仕事を覚えようと努力していましたが、冷静に考えるとたかがゲームのために何故こんなに必死になる必要があったのでしょうか。
本当に時間の無駄だったと思います。

### 1/5 — 悪いことしてないのに

*2026-02-02, version 2.25.0*

悪いことしてなくてB1着いた人間です。
荒らしに巻き込まれ、巻き添いくらい追放されました。

B1ついてからはまじで人間の扱いされません笑 なぜ何もしてないのにこんな扱いを受けなきゃいけないのかと、本当に涙出そうになりました笑
もうこのゲームはしないです。改善されればやりたいです！ゲーム自体は好きです。
お願いいたします。

### 5/5 — PEAK

*2026-01-16, version 2.25.0*

Bro this game is so fire bro

### 5/5 — It’s dead

*2026-01-15, version 2.25.0*

I wish the game had more players

### 2/5 — 2年ぶりに起動した〜

*2025-10-28, version 2.25.0*

めっきり同接人数も減っていたのに、最近少し増えてきているようです。
改めて思うのが、初期村が一番楽しいしやり甲斐がある。
発展村や発展廃村は楽しみ方に少々難ありのように感じる。
アプデもないみたいだから新規はおろか復帰勢もほぼいないだろうなと思う。

あとビギナーサーバーにいる古参は初心者に優しく接するべき。
荒らしが多くて警戒するのは仕方がないけど、古参なら純粋な初心者と荒らしの見分けくらいつくはず。

### 1/5 — 初心者に厳しい

*2025-10-23, version 2.25.0*

昔流行ってたのもあって入れてみた。初心者の自分には難しかった気がする。

1.クラフトが難しい
ひとつのものをクラフトするまでの手順が長すぎる。説明も少ないし、材料を手に入れるまでができない。慣れないと無理

2.民度が少し悪い
すごく優しい人もいればルールに厳しい人もいる。放置している人であったり、
何回かやって出会うのは名前荒らしだろ。と言ってくる人です。日本という名前をつけたら嫌だったのか、初心者に分からないルールを持ちかけて謝ると責めるか無視をしたり、すぐ死んだりしてます。

3.結論
自分にはあまりにも向いていなかった。学ぶことが多すぎて追いつけない。すぐ行動に移せたり、攻略サイトで学んで遊べる人なら楽しいかもです。800円のゲームだし、やる人を選ぶ

### 5/5 — I liked this game a lot!

*2025-09-18, version 2.25.0*

I gave this game 5/5 stars because I enjoy playing it when I have an hour or so to waste, it is very fun and I enjoy getting to build, and craft things, and have a family! it’s always a fun thing to do when there’s spare time! :)

### 5/5 — hasn't been updated in 2 years

*2025-08-29, version 2.25.0*

some new content would be nice

### 1/5 — 陰湿で排他的な人間関係を楽しめる神ゲー

*2025-08-03, version 2.25.0*

初心者サーバーなのに明らかに初心者じゃない古参が幅を利かせていて、暗黙の了解が分からないだけで荒らし扱いされる。

## Frequently asked questions about You are Hope

### What is "You are Hope"?

"You are Hope" is a multiplayer role-playing game where players collaborate to rebuild civilization from the ground up. The game emphasizes peaceful cooperation and the impact of player actions across multiple generations. Each minute of real-time gameplay equates to one year in the game.

### How does gameplay work in "You are Hope"?

Players are born into the game and must survive by gathering resources, building shelter, and managing needs like warmth and food. They can also interact with other players, forming families, starting settlements, and contributing to the growth of a larger civilization. The goal is to leave the world better than you found it for future generations.

### Is "You are Hope" a free game?

The application is free to download and play. However, it does offer in-app purchases, which may enhance the player's experience or provide additional options within the game.

### What are the key features of "You are Hope"?

Key features include collaborative civilization rebuilding, multi-generational gameplay where your actions affect descendants, survival mechanics like hunting and fire-building, and the ability to start new settlements or join existing cities. Players can also track their family tree to see their lineage's progress.

### Who is the target audience for "You are Hope"?

This game is designed for players who enjoy cooperative experiences, strategic planning, and long-term progression. It appeals to those interested in survival, simulation, and role-playing genres, particularly those who appreciate games with a focus on community and legacy building.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.25.0 — 2023-03-24

New Easter/Spring themed content:
- Colored eggs
- Flower Bouquets
- Flower Crown
- Decorated baskets

Ammalon has some new items that you can trade for:
- Vinegar
- Curry Powder
- Bunny Hat

### 2.24.0 — 2022-07-14

More content to enjoy!
- more tree types can be planted
- one more type of broth and noodles
- bear meat stew
- dumplings

also some small improvements

### 2.23.0 — 2022-05-12

- a wandering merchant appears in the desert
- a larger horse-drawn cart can be constructed
- you can build tables now
- improvements to sheared sheep, kraut boards, and geta shoes
- bug fixes

### 2.22.0 — 2021-05-25

Major railway improvements:
- make infinite loops
- make carts turn, and change tracks
- run several carts after each other
- temporarily stop a cart, or make it change directions
Plus other, smaller improvements

### 2.21.0 — 2021-03-24

- You can choose to prevent a player from becoming your mother or child.
- Updated Hint Book content
- Small improvements

Thanks for playing!

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All apps by Wereviz: https://appshunter.io/developer/1146826775

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