Resolution vs VFX Quality
Our pick: Resolution
Choose 900p over Ultra VFX to ensure bullet-hell sections remain playable and clear.
Australia Did It: End-of-the-World Railway Defense BusinessROG Ally settings & performance
Mad Max strategy meets bullet-hell chaos.
ROG Ally Z1 Extreme · Ally X · ROG Xbox Ally X
The short answer
Can Australia Did It: End-of-the-World Railway Defense Business run on ROG Ally?
Australia Did It runs beautifully on the Ally, but those chaotic bullet-hell travel segments can tank your frame rate if VFX settings are too high. I suggest starting at 17W Manual mode with 900p resolution and FSR set to Quality to keep the action around 50-60 FPS. If you stick to the default 15W Performance mode, you might see dips into the 30s when the screen fills with projectiles. You really need 6GB VRAM assigned to avoid stutter during board transitions, and keeping Shadows on Low is the easiest way to save the GPU. It feels like a native handheld game once you dial in the particle density.
Before you press play
Flip these first
- VRAM
- 6GB (Ally) · 8GB (Ally X)Set this in Armoury Crate to avoid hitches during heavy particle scenes.
- Operating mode
- Manual · 17W flatProvides enough overhead for the bullet-hell sections without draining the battery instantly.
- Display
- 120Hz · VRREnsures smooth visuals when the frame rate fluctuates during busy combat.
- Upscaling
- FSR 2 · QualityKeeps the image sharp at 900p while providing a necessary performance boost.
- VFX Quality
- MediumThe single most important setting for maintaining 60 FPS during travel phases.
- Frame Cap
- 60 FPSLocks the game to a stable target to prevent CPU spikes during logic-heavy turns.
Live
Pick your Ally and how you play. Every setting below retunes itself instantly.
Active profile: ROG Ally X · Couch mode · 17W · 45 FPS
Extra tuning
ROG Ally X: hardware setup
Shared memory. This model shares 24GB between Windows and graphics. Extra memory gives textures more room, so raise textures before anything else. Change allocation only if the game needs it.
120Hz & VRR. Keep the built-in display at 120Hz for VRR. Below its native VRR range, low-framerate compensation can help; a 40 FPS cap keeps cursor movement and menu scrolling responsive.
Power & cooling. TDP is APU power, not the whole handheld’s draw. The battery range below includes display and system overhead.
Command Center & AMD quick sheet
- Command Center RSR
- Off The game has FSR 2 built in. Running both makes the image soft.
- AMD Anti-Lag
- Enabled if available Use the game-specific driver profile; disable it if it causes problems.
- Frame generation
- Off It adds input lag to cursor movement and menu scrolling at this frame rate.
- Set VRAM to 6GB in Armoury Crate.
- Enable AMD Anti-Lag in Command Center.
- Disable Steam Overlay if you experience stuttering in menu transitions.
Launch options & configuration
Config file · Back it up before editing
%LOCALAPPDATA%\AustraliaDidIt\Saved\Config\WindowsNoEditorBest Australia Did It: End-of-the-World Railway Defense Business settings for ROG Ally
ROG Ally X · Couch mode. The frame rate is a target to work toward.
In-game graphics
The baseline
| Setting | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Overall preset | Custom |
| Resolution | 1600x900 |
| Upscaling | FSR 2 (Quality) |
| Frame generation | Off |
| Motion blur | Off |
Quality & performance tuning
| Setting | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| VFX QualityHeavy impact | MediumControls the particle density of projectiles which spikes GPU usage during travel segments. |
| Unit Detail | High |
| Shadow QualityHeavy impact | LowTaxes the hardware when the strategy board is filled with multiple units and environment objects. |
| Post-processing | Medium |
| V-Sync | Off |
Heavy impactThese cost the most frames. Drop them first if you need more battery or higher FPS.
Start with the listed settings, then check a demanding scene before raising detail. Keep frame generation separate from the underlying frame rate when judging input response.
What to turn down first
Battery vs FPS
Our pick: FPS
Prioritize a higher frame rate over battery life to handle the fast projectiles in travel mode.
The reality check
ROG Ally vs Steam Deck: Australia Did It: End-of-the-World Railway Defense Business performance
The original Ally has 16GB shared memory and a 40Wh battery. Ally X and Xbox Ally X have 24GB and 80Wh. The extra memory gives textures more room and the bigger battery doubles session length, while the same settings profile holds across all three models.
Away from the charger
How long is your next session?
Couch mode · 17W APU power
Couch & plugged in
Use 25W with a charger nearby. Keep vents clear and establish a steady frame cap before raising resolution.
On the go
Try the 13W road-trip profile and lower resolution first. If heavy simulation turns in Australia Did It: End-of-the-World Railway Defense Business cannot hold the cap, use the couch profile instead of accepting uneven response.
40Wh
ROG Ally
1h 10m-1h 25m
Calculated runtime range
80Wh
ROG Ally X
2h 25m-2h 50m
Calculated runtime range
80Wh
ROG Xbox Ally X
2h 25m-2h 50m
Calculated runtime range
Uses 90% of battery capacity and 8-12W for the display and other system power. Brightness, battery wear, background apps and actual game load change runtime; TDP alone is not total power draw.
Pack & play
Small-screen comfort & travel
Give your thumbs a break
M1
(Unit Info) / M2 (Launch)
Left rear button
Your right thumb stays free for the cursor and quick menu jumps.
Assign one action per rear button in the game’s Armoury Crate profile. Keep the default face buttons available and avoid repeated-input macros in online play.
Before you go offline
- Finish downloads and launch the game once while connected.
- Save, switch Steam to Offline Mode, then restart the game with Wi-Fi off.
- Check that your save loads; online modes and launcher sign-ins may still need a connection.
Offline availability depends on the game and its launcher.
Playing tips
What to pay attention to on a handheld.
Stress Spot
Traveling between stations triggers bullet-hell sequences that push the frame timing and GPU usage to their limits.
Heat & Fans
The game is CPU-intensive during unit logic and board shifts, so stick to a Manual fan curve to avoid throttling.
Small Screen Reading
The codex uses a small font that is difficult to read at 720p; use 900p or 1080p for better clarity.
Shader Warm-up
Expect minor hitches when new unit combinations are first animated on screen during your initial runs.
Australia Did It: End-of-the-World Railway Defense Business ROG Ally problems & fixes
Soft-lock during combination
If a unit combination fails to resolve, restart the combat phase from the pause menu.
Text readability in Codex
Enable RSR in Command Center if playing at 720p to sharpen small UI elements.
FPS drops in travel
Lower VFX Quality to Medium even on High presets to keep bullet-hell sections fluid.
Australia Did It: End-of-the-World Railway Defense Business on ROG Ally: FAQ
Does it support the Ally's controller?
Yes, native controller support works perfectly and maps well to the Z1 Extreme's layout.
Are there cloud saves?
Currently no, so you must manually back up your local saves if switching devices.
Can I play offline?
Yes, the game is entirely single-player and does not require an active internet connection to play.
Game file
Australia Did It: End-of-the-World Railway Defense Business- Developer
- Rami Ismail
- Game release
- Early 2026
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