https://github.com/onnlucky/squaregenes
A nifty little alife simulation with square amoeba-like creatures. The creatures first learn to expand, then they manage to defend themselves and reproduce. Their genome can get pretty big after a while as their behaviour gets more complex.
To run just download the source and open the index.html file in your browser of choice (it will work on firefox or chrome, but chrome is recommended due to faster java). The squaregenes.js file can be edited to change all the settings of the simulation.
If the standard file is too slow try this compact version that should run somewhat faster (also some settings changed for ease of use):
http://s000.tinyupload.com/?file_id=96065586449585622140
Is this similar to Conway's game of life?
>>56188437
in a way, yes, but without fixed rules and with different cell types.