That's right, people are still playing. Without bots!
Make sure to check
https://www.gametracker.com/search/etqw/
to see what servers are filled with real players.
Yes, the great days of ETQW are gone (by the way WHAT THE HELL was that removal from the store? why not release it as a free²play or something.) but still, it's not dead!
Come back to the party, SSSSSSSSSSSSS!