diff --git a/main.cpp b/main.cpp
index 30b9eab..3f94d2e 100644
--- a/main.cpp
+++ b/main.cpp
@@ -30,6 +30,7 @@ int main(int argc, char **argv) {
         SDL_Log("error creating window");
         return 1;
     }
+    SDL_WindowID sdl_menu_win_id = SDL_GetWindowID(sdl_menu_win);
 
     SDL_Renderer *sdl_renderer = SDL_CreateRenderer(sdl_window, NULL);
     if (sdl_renderer == NULL) {
@@ -117,6 +118,10 @@ int main(int argc, char **argv) {
                         rousku.shouldRunAway(event.motion.x < (float) rousku.getImage()->w / 2 ? 1 : -1); // selecting direction to run in parameter
                     }
                 }
+            } else if (event.type == SDL_EVENT_WINDOW_CLOSE_REQUESTED) {
+                if (event.window.windowID == sdl_menu_win_id) {
+                    dlg_menu->setExit(true);
+                }
             }
         }