diff --git a/build.zig b/build.zig
index d98f56d..4713da9 100644
--- a/build.zig
+++ b/build.zig
@@ -37,6 +37,7 @@ pub fn build(b: *std.Build) void {
     });
     exe.linkSystemLibrary("c");
     exe.linkSystemLibrary("ncurses");
+    exe.linkSystemLibrary("SDL2");
 
     // This declares intent for the executable to be installed into the
     // standard location when the user invokes the "install" step (the default