diff --git a/.github/workflows/build-pr.yml b/.github/workflows/build-pr.yml
index 0617d61d2..a2b63eefc 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/build-pr.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/build-pr.yml
@@ -60,7 +60,7 @@ jobs:
     - name: Install dependencies
       run: |
         sudo apt update
-        sudo apt install libsdl2-dev ccache wayland-protocols libwayland-dev
+        sudo apt install libsdl2-dev ccache wayland-protocols libwayland-dev ninja
 
     - name: Initial compile
       run: |