People love providing such explanations to various observed trends, but never consider looking back to check if trends are new in the first place. FWIW, I don't see how these games are allowing players to "focus in on one thing" (and put things in order) any more than Solitare or Farmville.

These are just clicker games without the manipulative timer. Progress bar goes up, when filled it gives you a prize, then the progress bar is reset.

IRL power washer is only fun the first day you got it tho