Fantage vs Neopets
Fantage
Fantage is a fun 2D virtual world game where players get to chat and meet new friends, dress their avatars up fashionably, maintain an active in-game "social media profile", and explore the vast and fantastical world of Fantage. In this game, you are also given a virtual home to not only decorate but to host wild parties in by inviting every player on the server. There are plenty of games for you to play, achievements to earn, collectibles to... well, collect, and for those who long for a cute furry friend, you can even hatch or adopt adorable pets! Fantage also has a competitive side – it has a ranking system for the best dressed, the best home decorator and the best gamer.So, if you fancy your chances of getting these coveted and hotly-contested titles, you should absolutely sign up and compete. Fantage is one of the most entertaining 2D virtual worlds we've played so far. If you're into this sort of games, you should definitely drop by and take a look!
Update: Unfortunately, Fantage has been recently shut down. If you're looking for other games like Fantage to play, please feel free to check out the games below.
Neopets
Neopets is rather old yet entertaining simulation/virtual world game that lets you adopt and take care of magical and unique pets. This means that you'll be expected to build them a home, buy them food, clothes and other cool stuff. Set in a cartoonish and immense world, you can even set off on exciting adventures with your pet. Best part is that thepets in this game can grow alongside you and they have different looks for different stages of growth, much like the Pokemon in a Pokemon game. There are plenty of fun mini-games to keep you engaged for hours on end as well.
Although the game is a bit on the old side (being released in 1997 and all), the game still holds its charm for players who want a game that's a combination of a usual pet simulation/collection game with a virtual world game. It's free to play and you can play it directly from your browser!