By buying the game, you get:
A cracked game (like the one from SteamUnlocked) removes or bypasses the DRM (Digital Rights Management) that checks for ownership. In doing so, it also breaks or removes the code that talks to Steam’s multiplayer servers. The crack simply says, "I am not talking to Valve." stardew valley steamunlocked multiplayer
In most cases, players on cracked versions cannot play with players running legal copies directly through Steam servers. All participating players should ideally use the same setup/version. By buying the game, you get: A cracked
to create a virtual local network. Once connected to the same virtual room, use the All participating players should ideally use the same
Pay the $15 (or $8 on sale). Stardew Valley offers one of the highest hours-of-entertainment-per-dollar ratios in human history. A single coffee shop visit costs more than this game.