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 meets Into the Breach in a desert of projectiles.
ROG Ally Z1 Extreme · Ally X · ROG Xbox Ally X
30-second setup / Couch mode
- APU power
- 15W
- Shared VRAM
- 8GB
- Resolution
- 1600x900
- Upscaling
- FSR 2 (Quality)
- FPS target
- 45
The short answer
Can Australia Did It: End-of-the-World Railway Defense Business run on ROG Ally?
Australia Did It handles the chaotic transition from turn-based defense to bullet-hell travel surprisingly well on the Ally, though it is more demanding than its indie aesthetic suggests. We found the bullet-hell sequences to be the primary bottleneck, causing frame drops when the screen fills with projectiles and monsters. With its Platinum-tier community reputation, you can expect a smooth experience if you target 45-60 FPS. Start on the 15W Balanced profile at 900p and keep an eye on VFX Quality to maintain stability during intense travel phases.
Frame pacing
45 FPS target
A steady cap over uncapped peaks.
Visuals
1600x900
FSR 2 (Quality)
Readability
Adjust UI size
The codex uses a small font that can be hard to read at 720p; 900p or 1080p is highly recommended.
Battery planning
2h 40m-3h 5m
ROG Ally X · expected playtime at 15W
Before you launch
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 parries and inputs 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 in combat at this frame rate.
- Set VRAM to 6GB in Armoury Crate.
- Ensure AMD Anti-Lag is enabled 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.
- FPS target
- 45
- APU power
- 15W
- Resolution
- 1600x900
- Upscaling
- FSR 2 (Quality)
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 | MediumImpacts the massive number of projectiles and particle effects during the travel phases. |
| Unit Detail | High |
| Shadow QualityHeavy impact | LowTaxes the GPU significantly when the turn-based board is crowded with monsters and units. |
| 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 · 15W 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 12W road-trip profile and lower resolution first. If combat cannot sustain the cap, use the couch profile instead of accepting uneven response.
40Wh
ROG Ally
1h 20m-1h 30m
Calculated runtime range
80Wh
ROG Ally X
2h 40m-3h 5m
Calculated runtime range
80Wh
ROG Xbox Ally X
2h 40m-3h 5m
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 Train)
Left rear button
Your right thumb stays on the camera stick during fights.
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.
Heat & Fans
The game is CPU-intensive during unit logic and board shifts, so keep fans in Performance mode.
Small Screen Reading
The codex uses a small font that can be hard to read at 720p; 900p or 1080p is highly recommended.
Shader Warm-up
Expect minor hitches when new unit combinations are first animated on screen during a run.
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 connection.
Game file
Australia Did It: End-of-the-World Railway Defense Business- Developer
- Rami Ismail
- Game release
- Early 2026
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