If you love doll-house simulators that let you play without peoples lives, theres really one game franchise you are playing right now: The Sims. But thankfully, there is now a competitor in that space from an indie game developer.
Paralives is indie life simulation game from a team of four developers led by Alex Massé, and its very easy to see that its inspired by The Sims. You build homes, create characters and manage their lives, either in the home or at the open-world town.
Source: N4G PC Paralives Is An Indie Simulation Game That Could Be A Decent The Sims Competitor