What are some fun games similar to the sims that i can play on my computer for free?

I need a really fun game to play. The sims FreePlay is fun on my iPhone but i want to play something on my computer and the sims is just too much money. I'm willing to pay a little money, but nothing more than $5. I just get really bored.

On Facebook there's a game called the Ville. It's just like the Sims were you have to create your own house and stuff. If you like Sims City 3000, there's a game on Facebook too that's called City Ville 2. Excellent game and I love every bit of it.

Browser games
http://www.freepolice.com/dir/browser-games

I really have a lot of fun playing eRepublik! Maybe you like it too!
It's a free game that simulates a life full of social interactions, where you fight, you have companies, you are part of groups and you can even write on newspapers.
Millions of people all around the world are playing simultaneously.
In the end, unlike the other games, in eRepublik you can really feel the people around you.
You also meet many interesting friends! Try it!

Similar to Sims is Virtual Family.

But you will have to pause your game before quitting. If not you may find the house full of skeletons if you'll forget to check them after a few days. ^^