The Fake Sims by Peter Bauer is more a flash demonstration than a game. But anyone who's dabbled with shockwave or flash knows how difficult it is to produce something like this...

To play, click on the link below. A new window opens. Specify the parameters for each character and let 'em go.

Patriot Bauer describes his effort as a "playaround". Full instructions are in the game.

It's 5 minutes of skwerl-free fun!